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Associate Professor Tina Dillahunt-Aspillaga named ACRM Fellow

Dr. Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga

Dr. Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga is an associate professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies.

Congratulations to Associate Professor Tina Dillahunt-Aspillaga for being selected as a Fellow of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. The Fellow of ACRM designation recognizes active members with an outstanding record of professional service to ACRM who have also made contributions of national significance to the field of medical rehabilitation.

Dr. Dillahunt-Aspillaga's research focuses on the reintegration of veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) into their communities, improving patient and caregiver quality of life. She carries a number of specialty certifications to work effectively with individuals with TBI and their families/caregivers. Certified as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a Vocational Evaluator (CVE), a Life Care Planner (CLCP), and as a Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST), she is knowledgeable about the immediate, as well as short and long-term, needs of persons with TBI and their families/caregivers.

The presentations for the designation of ACRM Fellowship, will be made during the 98th ACRM Annual Conference in September.

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