Prisca Collins, PT, PhD

Prisca Collins, PT, PhD is a distinguished physical therapy educator, program evaluation consultant, and community leader with extensive experience in health education, curriculum development, and organizational capacity building. She currently serves as Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of Curriculum at Oklahoma Baptist University, where she plays a key role in developing innovative, values-based educational programs that prepare compassionate and service-oriented physical therapists. As the founder of PMC Revitalization Projects LLC, Prisca provides consulting services focused on program evaluation, leadership development, health education, and mentoring initiatives that support individuals, organizations, and communities. With a career spanning more than three decades in healthcare and higher education, Prisca has developed deep expertise in physical therapy program design, culturally responsive evaluation, professional socialization, and community-based engagement. Her previous leadership roles include serving as Chair and Program Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Samford University and Associate Professor and Director of Community Engagement at Florida Southern College. Throughout her career, she has led curriculum development and evaluation initiatives, including work that has contributed to fostering inclusive environments within the field of program evaluation and physical therapy education. Prisca earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Florida International University, a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences with a focus on orthopedic physical therapy, and a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with a concentration in Policy, Organization, and Management Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. She has contributed scholarly research on culturally responsive evaluation, values-based curriculum development, healthcare workforce disparities, and physical therapy interventions. Passionate about social impact, women’s empowerment, and community service, Prisca’s work reflects her commitment to authenticity, integrity, leadership, resilience, and creating opportunities for future generations of healthcare professionals.