Pride Learning Institute

With over 30 years of experience in assistive technology, Jay specializes in complex rehabilitation technology. He holds ATP and SMS certifications from RESNA, highlighting his expertise. Throughout his career, Jay has worked with both adults and children in rehabilitation and assistive technology settings. In his current role, he provides strategic direction and leadership, educating the Quantum field sales team, clinicians, and ATPs on the clinical applications and benefits of Quantum Rehab products. Jay has developed and presented numerous educational courses globally, ensuring that professionals in the Complex Rehab Industry are well-informed about the latest advancements. His dedication to empowering individuals through technology and education drives innovation and excellence in the field of complex rehabilitation.

Rob has been working in corporate training for nearly 15 years. He started at Quantum in 2017 as the Education and Training Coordinator and manages the external CEU/CEC credits, PT/OT state certifications and Learning Management System. Rob is an experienced technical writer and has trained in various industries including student loans and health insurance.

Alex Chesney is a senior manager of clinical education for Quantum Rehab providing educational services as an occupational therapist, assistive technology professional, and seating and mobility specialist. Alex graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science degree in Multidisciplinary Studies with a minor in Psychology in 2011. She then earned her Master of Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 2013. Alex practiced as an occupational therapist in a top neurological inpatient rehabilitation center in Houston, treating those with traumatic spinal cord injuries and various neurodegenerative diseases. As a clinician, Alex was a prescriber of advanced seating and mobility technologies and a primary education resource for best practice within neurological rehabilitation. Alex previously served as a committee chair for The Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals and continues involvement as an advocacy committee member. She is the vice president and therapy/DME coordinator for Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project providing free neurological therapy services to those unfunded/under-funded in the Houston, Texas area.

Heather R. Price is a regional manager at Stealth Products. She also provides clinical education to therapists and DME providers as a member of the Quantum Rehab Education Team. Previously, in clinical practice, Heather gained experience in wheelchair seating, positioning, and mobility at two nationally ranked rehab hospitals, TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. At TIRR, Heather was an occupational therapist on the inpatient spinal cord injury team. She gained extensive experience in prescribing custom wheelchairs, training, and seating and positioning. As the wheelchair skills and management specialist at SRALab, Heather helped develop a new program for inpatient clients of all ages with a variety of diagnoses. The program featured extensive wheelchair trials, evaluations, and instruction on advanced wheelchair skills.

Mary is a dedicated Occupational Therapist, Assistive Technology Professional and Seating and Mobility Specialist based in New Jersey. With seven years of experience at a renowned Model System rehabilitation hospital, Mary has honed her skills in treating a wide range of diagnoses, including traumatic spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and neurodegenerative diseases. Her expertise spans both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a particular focus on outpatient care in the wheelchair clinic, where she excels in addressing clients' complex seating and mobility needs.

Jennifer is a seasoned physical therapist with 14 years of clinical experience, specializing in pediatric therapy. Her extensive background spans rehabilitation, acute care, and outpatient services. In her outpatient practice, she dedicated herself to supporting children and their families with complex seating and mobility needs.

An occupational therapist for 13 years, Andrea has devoted most of my career to specializing in neurological rehabilitation. In addition, she has been working with a multidisciplinary team helping clients with neurological injuries overcome physical, cognitive, and psychosocial barriers.

Her career started with clinical experience on the inpatient rehab unit at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, treating patients with various diagnoses including spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke/CVA, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre, and Parkinson’s disease. She continued for another 10 years at Craig Hospital in Colorado on both the spinal cord and brain injury teams.

Educating others is Andrea's passion and calling in life and she is endlessly motivated to advocate for the disabled population as well as to help promote one’s full rehab potential as they strive to return to meaningful occupations in all facets of their lives.

Jennifer is a technical education specialist at Quantum Rehab. She has been working for Pride/Quantum for over ten years, starting out as a help desk/lift chair technician, advancing on to Jazzy Tech and later Quantum Tech.

Jennifer enjoys taking Quantum products apart and putting them back together. She strives to find easier ways for technicians working in the field to troubleshoot and assemble the components of power chairs in a timely manner. Jennifer also teaches providers about electronics and programming capabilities that Quantum offers. Jennifer works closely with Quantum brand ambassadors and consumers at the Abilities Expos, educating them about their power chairs.

Randy is a technical education specialist for the Western United States. He is a RESNA certified ATP and has been at Quantum Rehab for 9 years. He is also a rehab product support associate for the Pacific Northwest and is based in Salem, Oregon.

Randy brings 19 years of experience in the industry, starting out as a technician working on scooters, manual and power wheelchairs, until obtaining his RESNA Assistive Technology Professional certification in 2010. He has a wide range of experience with electronics, programming, and alternative drive controls, as well as a vast knowledge of complex seating and positioning for pediatrics and adults. Technical training is his passion and enjoys educating current and future generations of rehab technicians.