Vicki Hornyak, DPT, is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She is a geriatric subspecialty trained physical therapist. She is a former Geriatric Academic Career Award recipient. Ms. Hornyak is the co-Project Director with Dr. Wright for the development of the Advanced Dementia Communication Skills curriculum funded through the Mid-Atlantic Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) based in Pittsburgh, PA.