Emily S Becker

Emily S Becker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. She serves as Assistant Chair of Communications, Development, and Alumni Relations and Director of the Leadership Hub of the NU-CHAPTER Lab, integrating leadership research into clinical practice across DPT, residency, fellowship, and MD programs.

Her educational background includes:

• BS in Kinesiology from University of Illinois (2000)
• MS from Washington University in St. Louis (2002)
• EdD in Health Professions from AT Still University (2023)

Dr. Becker's research centers on leadership development in healthcare, with emphasis on networking, mentorship, and social-relational dynamics of collective leadership. She investigates how these elements shape organizational culture and professional practice, particularly through translational approaches that bridge academic theory and clinical implementation in rehabilitation settings.

Her publication trends reveal consistent focus on leadership infrastructure in rehabilitation healthcare, examining peer networks, pandemic-era communication challenges, and evidence-based leadership frameworks. These works demonstrate methodological diversity spanning qualitative network analysis, mixed-methods clinical studies, and comparative best practice evaluations.

Key recognitions include:

• FAME Membership, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2023)
• Searle Fellowship, Northwestern University (2023)
• LAMP Lighter Outstanding Leadership Award, Academy of Leadership and Innovation (2021)

As President of APTA's Academy of Leadership and Innovation, she mentors emerging healthcare leaders through structured programs including the LAMP Institute. Her advisory work extends to national policy development via roles in the APTA House of Delegates and Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

Through the NU-CHAPTER Lab's Leadership Hub, she directs collaborative initiatives with Northwestern Medicine Health System and Kellogg School of Management, developing business education frameworks for clinical leadership while managing cross-institutional partnerships.