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6425 Penn Ave Suite 401 Pittsburgh, PA, 15206

Biography

Dan Fisher is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and providing leadership for the day-to-day administrative operations for the department. The department is designed to provide leadership in research, education and clinical practice related to rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities and the elderly.  

Fisher served in the U.S. Army for over 25 years, retiring in 2009 with the rank of Colonel. He has over 40 years of health care administration and project management experience in a variety of business and health care delivery settings. He has a strong background in personnel management, project management, strategic and operational planning, problem solving, team building, customer service, training and decision making. Fisher enjoys sharing his experience by serving as the primary and co-instructor for several health care related courses and serves as the faculty advisor for multiple student organizations. In addition, he has extensive experience working with local, state and federal agencies in emergency management planning. 

Education
  • Undergraduate Degree in Economics, Rutgers University 
  • Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Baylor University  
Awards
  • State of the Science Symposium, Civilian Military Appreciation Award, 2016 
  • American College of Healthcare Executive, Western PA, Service Award, 2019 
  • American College of Healthcare Executive, Western PA, Regents Award, 2023 
Publications
  • Fisher DJ, Killmeyer MW, Ryan WA, Finstuen K, Predictors of Success for the Army Expert Field Medical Badge, Army Medical Department Journal, Jan/Feb 1997 pp. 28-33
  • Pasquina PF MD, Fisher DJ. Definitions, Descriptions, and Complications of War-Related Injuries and Illnesses, Chapter 6, Warrior Transitions Leaders, Medical Rehabilitation Handbook, Borden Institute 2011
  • Fisher DJ, Wineman JA, Lavander R, Financial Management, Chapter 11, Promoting Successful Integration, Borden Institute 2018
Professional Organization Appointments
  • Programming Committee, American College of Healthcare Executives
  • Board Member and Vice Chair, Operation Valor Arts, Veterans Services