Evan Papa
Founding Director at Tufts | Expert in Leadership Development
Studied at University of Utah
Works at Tufts University School of Medicine
Available Monday at 4:00 PM UTC
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Evan's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $150/hr
Get help with Diversity and Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, and .
Evan also coaches for Academia, PhD Programs, Health & Fitness, and Physical Therapist. View all.
Evan’s Leadership Coaching Qualifications
Experience level: Director
Welcome to my profile! With a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science and extensive experience in leadership roles, including as the Founding Director at Tufts University School of Medicine, I am passionate about developing future leaders in the healthcare and academic sectors. My background as a Department Chair and Program Director at Idaho State University has equipped me with the skills to mentor and guide professionals in their leadership journeys. I specialize in helping individuals enhance their leadership capabilities, drawing from my experience in academia and research, particularly in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Let's work together to unlock your leadership potential and achieve your career goals. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can support your development!
Evan can help with:
Diversity and Inclusion
Emotional Intelligence
Ethical Leadership
Time Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Evan also coaches for Academia, PhD Programs, Health & Fitness, and Physical Therapist. View all.
Work Experience
Founding Director
Tufts University School of Medicine
March 2022 - Present
Department Chair
Idaho State University
July 2021 - March 2022
Program Director, Associate Clinical Professor
Idaho State University
June 2020 - July 2021
Department of Physical & Occupational Therapy
Assistant Professor
Idaho State University
October 2017 - June 2020
Department of Physical & Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Professor
University of Texas Health Science
July 2013 - October 2017
Dr. Papa's research centers on identifying risk factors for falls in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD). Using a 12-camera motion analysis system, my research seeks to 1) discover the effects of acute muscle fatigue on balance and postural control and 2) identify the effect of manipulative medicine on balance and gait in persons with PD.
Physical Therapist
Intermountain Healthcare
June 2011 - June 2013
Oncology, Telemetry, LDS Hospital
Research Assistant
University of Utah
August 2007 - May 2011
As a research assistant at the University of Utah, Evan was involved in an NIH R15 grant to investigate the effects of medication and resistance training on gait and balance in persons with Parkinson disease. This included helping research participants through the eccentric exercise program, data acquisition from our Vicon and Visual 3D motion analysis software, and data integrity and analysis.
Education
University of Utah
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Rehabilitation Science
2007 - 2014
Activities and societies: Golden Key Honor society Motion Capture Analysis Facility, Skeletal Muscle Exercise Research Facility
University of Utah
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy/Therapist
2008 - 2011
Activities and societies: Jack and Hazel Robertson Scholar