I joined the School of Occupational Therapy as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Education Coordinator in July of 2023. I received my Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Saint Francis University and my Clinical Science Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. My clinical practice experience includes upper extremity rehabilitation, industrial rehabilitation, and pain management.

Practice Expertise

• Upper extremity rehabilitation
• Chronic pain management
• Adult and adolescent physical rehabilitation

Teaching

• Applied anatomy
• Adult physical rehabilitation and disabilities
• Lifestyle medicine topics, including a partial academic pathway in the SOT

Scholarship

• Chronic pain management
• Allied health education and lifestyle medicine
• Neurodiversity affirming practices in higher education

Service

• American Society of Hand Therapists Research Division
• CarFit, a national driver's safety initiative
• Special Olympics Summer State Games, OR

About Me

In my free time I enjoy crocheting, exploring Oregon, and getting stamps in my McMenamins Passport.