Derrick graduated in 2019 with his Physical Therapist Assistant Associates degree from Union County College. He is currently completing his bachelor’s degree in Health Science at Rutgers University. He initially pursued a degree in Physical Therapy in his hometown of Manila in the Philippines but since emigrating to America in 2016, Derrick instead started working as a physical therapy aide before becoming a PTA. Since his involvement in the physical therapy field, Derrick has gained experience in many settings ranging from nursing homes to hospitals. His main focus is in the outpatient setting where he enjoys working with kids, athletes, and the geriatric population. In Derrick’s spare time, he prefers to spend it outdoors. He loves to hike, bike, and hit the beach during summer time. The rest he spends with friends and family. Derrick is also a member of the Ultimate Frisbee team at Rutgers University and participates in multiple competitions around the country. Derrick believes the key to living a healthy and fulfilling life is to continuously focus on improving oneself, physically, mentally, and spiritually