Dr. Hotz is a research professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She is a nationally recognized behavioral neuroscientist, expert in pediatric and adult neurotrauma, and leading authority on concussion prevention management.
She has been the director of the UHealth Concussion Program since 1995 and director of the KiDZ Neuroscience Center since 2001. Under her leadership, the Center strives to improve safety awareness through innovative research, education, and community outreach.
Abraham A. Chileuitt, M.D., M.Sc., is a board-certified neurologist, an assistant professor of clinical neurology, and the director of sports and performance neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Dr. Chileuitt has extensive experience in sports and exercise sciences, and has published and has participated in research on numerous subjects related to exercise sciences, sport neurology, and traumatic brain injury. He is leading the efforts to start the first sports neurology fellowship in Southern Florida, and serves as medical director of the UConcussion program at the Miller School of Medicine.
Dr. Solano is a Miami-based pediatrician specializing in pediatric critical care medicine.
Dr. Solano currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Miller School of Medicine and is a Pediatric Intensivist at Holtz Children’s Hospital. His clinical experience encompasses concussion, sepsis, shock, pediatric traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injuries. His research contributions include several publications in the fields of spinal cord injury repair and pediatric traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Slugh is a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in the evaluation of traumatic brain injuries. He also utilizes cognitive rehabilitation techniques for treatment of concussion.
He is one of our doctors at the UConcussion Clinic and – in his function at the program – also provides education to athletic trainers and directors about brain health and preventative measures.
Dr. Coto is a pediatric psychologist who specializes in concussion and pediatric health and developmental disorders. She provides consultation services as well as neuropsychological evaluations.
Her research and clinical training has focused on evaluating the effects of chronic conditions, including TBI, hearing loss, and obesity on children’s cognitive, social, and behavioral development.
Dr. Witte is a former competitive triathlete, cyclist, and co-founder of the BikeSafe Program with Dr. Hotz.
In 2013, she founded a grass-roots, citizen-led coalition called the Aaron Cohen Road Safety Initiative, successfully closing a legal loophole previously used by hit-and-run drivers to avoid jail time.
After a hiatus from the program to pursue teaching, she is once again manager of BikeSafe and a continued champion for “complete streets.”
Elizabeth is the WalkSafe Program Manager and a Miami native who grew up seeing the importance and need for safe walkable spaces in the county. She studied Biological Science and received a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Florida International University, where she also assisted on a project with the CDC and the Florida Department of Health. She has also been a substitute teacher with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
At WalkSafe, she coordinates educational and advocacy efforts, giving presentations, planning events – including Walk to School Day – and ensures the curriculum is being implemented across the county. Outside of work, she spends her time enjoying the Miami weather and reading with her dogs.
For over two decades, Nicole has worked as a consultant and educator in positive psychology, translating research insights into practical tools for boosting well-being in schools, organizations, and individuals. She is the author of two books and a podcast.
When she is not working or studying, you’ll likely find her biking, chasing the sunrise, or spending time with her husband, daughters, dogs, and cat.
Dr. Sinnott completed his Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Pittsburgh and has over a decade of clinical research experience on concussion recovery. His research emphasizes neurocognitive and somatosensory function in post-concussion recovery and improving return-to-play protocols.
Before Miami, he was a postdoctoral associate at UNC Chapel Hill, working on a multisite study of head impact biomechanics. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Sinnott is enthusiastic about mentoring students who share his background and dedication to self-improvement through academia.
Dr. Greenberg is currently the North America Chair for the International Sport and Culture Association and former District Director of Physical Education and Health Literacy for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. She has previously worked for the US Department of HHS and was a Presidential Appointee serving on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. She has been named as an Aspen Institute Scholar and was inducted into the SHAPE America Hall of Fame.
She has published 5 books and several articles and has secured and managed over $34 million in grants. Dr. Greenberg presently serves as the Youth Movement Ambassador for the Life Time Foundation, and Educational Advocacy and Policy Specialist for the KiDZ Center.
As a communications and multimedia professional for WalkSafe and BikeSafe, Kurt bridges the gap between road engineers, urban planners, and the public through innovative multimedia promotion of safe streets.
He is a supporter of protected bike lane networks and aims to inspire youths and adults to become engaged in their community through programs such as BikeSafe’s Bike Lane to School pop-ups, and videos, including Protected Bike Lanes & More.
Kurt is a collector of vintage automobiles, pre-1980 road bicycles, and Raleigh 3-speeds. He is the founder of The Headbadge: A Vintage Bicycle Resource, the Bike Share Museum, and co-founder of BondMustang.com.
Claudia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Ecosystem Science and Policy from the University of Miami and comes to us with prior experience as an environmental consultant for Metric Engineering. She leads a research project that hopes to decrease transportation related injuries in underserved communities.
Claudia believes access outdoors is important for connecting with the natural environment and our community and that every person should have the ability to move safely around their community regardless of physical abilities or economic standing.
Gema is a Clinical Business Operations Representative Specialist (CBOR) with over 10 years of experience at the University of Miami.
She has worked with the UConcussion team for the past six years, overseeing day-to-day operations of the Concussion Clinic, assisting and coordinating both patients and staff. Gema also leads program outreach and advancement efforts, building our program’s community partnerships and promoting the clinic’s services within the community.
Estefani joined our team as a Clinical Business Operations Representative for our UConcussion Clinic. She has been with the University for three years and recently completed her first year at the clinic, assisting patients and staff.
She is excited to be part of our team and looks forward to contributing towards the efforts of the concussion clinic.
Hyuk (Tommy) Kim is a graduate of the University of Miami with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and a master’s degree in Applied Physiology. During his studies, he was part of clinical research in the Max Orovitz Lab and the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology.
As the UConcussion program’s coordinator, Tommy updates and maintains Concussion Injury Surveillance data for concussed athletes via Miami-Dade County public high schools and UHealth Concussion Clinic. He also assists with research and volunteer training.
Ten years ago, Caroline’s experience in the UHealth Concussion Clinic sparked an interest in neuroscience and inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. She earned her bachelor’s degrees in Neuroscience and Ancient History from the University of Texas at Austin and her Master’s in Neuroscience at Georgetown University.
She spent the past year conducting research on the use of transcranial electrical stimulation to restore cognitive function following brain injury. She is honored to return to UM as this year’s research fellow, working alongside the team that once helped her.