C-P.A.W.W. Canines Providing Assistance to Wounded Warriors
Health Research Initiative for Veterans
Welcome to Canines Providing Assistance to Wounded Warriors (C-P.A.W.W.): a Health Research Initiative for Veterans. The initiative was established in October 2013 to advance the health and well-being of members of the armed forces. At C-P.A.W.W., we are committed to the evolution of nursing knowledge within the context of research, education and practice in order to better assist the military population. We invite you to explore our site, which is aimed at advancing the standards of care for our military veterans in our region and beyond.
Mission
The mission of C-P.A.W.W. is to comprehensively advance interdisciplinary research, education and practice protocols for wounded warriors and veterans through the development of evidence-based and restorative interventions, to support military-related health initiatives by building community partnerships, to investigate therapeutic interventions--particularly those involving canine assistance-- that positively influence health outcomes, and to emphasize system planning, innovative public policymaking, and thorough protocols of care development for the armed forces.
Significance
C-P.A.W.W. joins with community partners who provide support for our military, advance evidence-based practice protocols in military-related clinical settings and promote the delivery of culturally-congruent and competent care for the military members.
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Meet the Team
Cheryl Krause-Parello, Ph.D., director, leads the program of research including the examination of canine interaction as a stress-reducing mechanism in the wounded warrior and veteran populations. She began her research in the field of animal-assisted intervention during her doctoral studies.

Shahar Almog, Ph.D.
Post-doctoral Fellow
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Jacquelyn "Jackie" Baldwin, BSN, RN
Senior Research Assistant
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Allison Boyrer, Ed.D., MS, BSN, RN
Community Liaison Coordinator
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Lisa Browne-Banic
Ph.D. Intern
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Sgt. David A. Hibler, MS
Military Veteran Consultant
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Alexa Martinez
Research Assistant
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Laurie Martinez, Ph.D., RN
Associate Investigator
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Beth A. Pratt, Ph.D., RN
Associate Director
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Narciso Quidley-Rodriguez, Ph.D., RN
Associate Investigator
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Alejandra Quintero, B.S.
Ph.D. Student Mentee/Research Assistant
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Christine Spadola, Ph.D., LMHC
Associate Investigator
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Ayse Torres, Ph.D., CRC, LMHC
Associate Investigator
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Lyndon Villone
Military Veteran Consultant
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