Krista Ann Coleman Wood

Background

Wood, Krista Ann Coleman was born on July 28, 1956 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Wayne Dudley and Shirley Margaret Coleman.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1978; Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Illinois, Peoria, 1980; Master of Science in Bioengring., U. Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, 1986; Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1988; Doctor of Philosophy in Biomechanics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1994.

Career

Staff physical therapist, Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1980-1982; staff physical therapist, Rehabilitation Specialists, Anoka, Minnesota, 1982-1983; staff physical therapist, Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis, 1983-1985; graduate research and teaching assistant, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1984-1985, 86-89; instructor physical therapy curriculum, department physical medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1989-1992; clinical specialist faculty physical therapy curriculum, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1992-1998; director r & d, Enhanced Mobility Technologies, Inc., Roseville, Minnesota, since 1998. Consultant Recreational Opportunities for Physically Disabled, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1980-1982. Member survey team Green Bay Area Accessibility Guide, 1982.

Achievements

• Krista Ann Coleman Wood has been listed as a noteworthy Physical therapy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Women in Science and Engineering, American Physical Therapy Association, American College Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation Engineering Society North America, International Society Biomechanics, Society Orthopedic Medicine, Minnesota Orthopedic Physical Therapy Study Group (president 1994-1996), Phi Sigma.

Interests

• Avocations: computers, dog training, primitive camping, rock climbing, guitar.

Connections

Married Earl Andrew Wood, March 21, 1987. 1 child, Karolyn Christine.

Father:

Wayne Dudley Coleman

Mother:

Shirley Margaret Coleman

Spouse:

Earl Andrew Wood

child:

Karolyn Christine Wood