Peta-Gay Y. DePass is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with more than 20 years of clinical experience across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and neurologic rehabilitation settings. She currently practices at Northwell Health’s Glen Cove Hospital and serves as adjunct faculty at Stony Brook University. Dr. DePass is actively involved in patient engagement and research advocacy through Northwell’s Clinical Trial Participant Advisory Board and multiple health equity and inclusion initiatives. Her professional interests include rehabilitation education, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and advancing equitable participation in clinical research.