Class of 1981
School of Health Professions Alumni
The UTMB School of Health Professions was the first allied health school in the Southwest when it was established in 1968. Since then, the school has granted degrees and certificates to more than 11,000 graduates in several areas of health professions.

Alumni Association
The UTMB School of Health Professions Alumni Association exists to strengthen and support the School of Health Professions by promoting life-long relationships between alumni, current students, faculty, university leadership, and friends of UTMB.
Membership Levels
Giving
For over 130 years, UTMB has been changing the world of health professions. Today, your generous gift can make all the difference in the world for a future health professional.

SHP
2023 Distinguished Alumnus Awardee
This award, the highest bestowed by the School of Health Professions Alumni Association, is presented annually to one alumnus who has made major contributions to the health professions through commitment of excellence, research, education, community service, and leadership roles.
SHP Alumni Association Board
Officers
SHP Board Roster
President
Class of 2007
President-elect
Class of 2016 and 2016
Immediate Past-President
Class of 1988
Board of Directors
SHP Board Roster
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Akers, Cecilia G.
Cecilia G. Akers, PT
Class of 1988 -
Allen, Cassady
Cassady Allen, DPT
Class of 1977 -
Byrd, Rebecca L.
Rebecca L. Byrd, MSHP, RRT-NPS, RCP
Class of 2017 -
Cuney, Carla A.
Carla A. Cuney, MBA, RHIA, CHC
Class of 1991 -
Patel, Sachin K.
Sachin K. Patel, BSRC, RRT
Class of 2012 -
Ruppert, Alterra-Zoe M.
Alterra-Zoe M. Ruppret, OTR, PhD
Class of 1983 -
Stovall, Jeremy
Jeremy Stovall, OTR
Class of 2014 -
Talkington, Sheree
Sheree Talkington, OTR
Class of 1983 -
Yanes, Melissa J.
Melissa J. Yanes, MS, RRT-ACCS
Class of 2012
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