Post-Professional Doctorate (OTD)
of Occupational Therapy
Previous OTD Leadership Presentations

Joana Akrofi
The Power of Identity: Exploring the Diagnostic Odyssey of Autism in Greater Accra-Ghana

Deena Alhusseini
Making Play Time Matter: Creating Successful Play Time in Family Routines

Kaainat Ali
Sensory Outcomes Using Sensory Electrical Stimulation with the Stroke Population in the Acute Rehabilitation Setting at Rancho Los Amigos

Jerzl Awit
Beyond the Classroom: Cultivating Resilience Among Graduate Students through Mentorship

Amanda Balido
Promoting Best Practices in Occupational Therapy for Stroke Recovery Throughout the Continuum of Care

Jennifer Bianzon
Paving the Path to Inclusion in Early Learning: An Occupational Thera- pist’s Role in the Service Delivery Evaluation and Improvement

Jillian Bothwell
Embracing Neurodiversity in Occupational Therapy Practice

Elizabeth Broske
Acute Oncology Care and the Study of Functional Cognition Following Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment

Denise Bui
“When Life Gives You Hands, Make Hand-ade”

Alyssa Capellino
Identity Transformation through Life Transitions: Supporting Occupational Roles and Identities

Daphne Carcedo Cravens
Facilitando Cambios: Enhancing Culturally Responsive Clinical Care for Spanish-Speaking Populations and Establishing OT’s Role in Post-Op Gender-Affirming Surgery Patients

Gabriel Carcedo Cravens
TRANScending Teaching: Queering Academia to Foster Growth in Undergraduate Students at the Occupational Science Minor Program

Monica Caris
Supporting Autism Through Training for Exceptional Responders (SAFER): An Innovative Training Program for Law Enforcement Officers

Elaine Carreon
The Power of Lived Experience Narratives: Shifting Autism Research and Practice with Diverse and Underrepresented Groups

Kathryn Cassutt
Developing Professional Identity as a School-Based Occupational Therapist

Emeli Castillo
Bariatric Primary Care: The Need for OT Generalists

Justin Chan
All Hands on Deck: Ushering Healthcare into the Next Generation of Gaming

Maggie Chen
Inspire, Amaze, and Motivate: Empowering the Occupational Therapy Profession Through Global Engagement

Kayla Chism
Optimization of Oncologic Evaluation and Intervention in Acute Care

Dain Choi
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: “Living Life on My Own Terms”

Danielle Cooper
Expanding Occupational Therapy’s Role in a Non-Traditional Setting

Sophie Cross
Feeding Fun: A Social Feeding Group for Kids

Sara Delucchi
Occupational Therapy Services in Permanent Supportive Housing

Katherine deMuth
Developing Advanced Skills in Neuro OT through the Utilization of Various Treatment Techniques in both the Inpatient and Outpatient Settings

Karen Diaz
Professional Development and Mentorship in Occupational Therapy: Advanced Practice in Hand Therapy

Galen Freedman
Spinal Cord Injury Outcomes: Implementing Standardized Assessments and Establishing a Database to Track Functional Outcomes in OT Outpatients at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

Jenna Freeman
Occupational Therapy Interventions for Graduate Student Mental Health and Wellness at Keck Graduate Institute

Kayla Gan
Socioemotional Wellness in Chronic Condition Management: Highlighting Resilience in the Face of a Life-altering Diagnosis

Stephani Gharehptian
Visibilizing the Invisible: Adapting to the Evolving Needs of a Pediatric Mental Health Clinic

Chen Gong
Research and Evidence-based Practice in Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Upper Extremity: A Clinical Pathway of OT Intervention for Scleroderma

Margaret Goodfellow
Embracing the Messiness: Finding Resilience and Building Relationships in Medically Complex Children

Elizabeth Goodman
Environmental Barriers and Facilitators to Primary Health Care for Autistic Adults

Emily Heerde
Exploration and Expansion of the Pediatric Occupational Therapist’s Role in Providing Parent/Caregiver Support

Katrina Hoffman
Growing Occupational Therapy Primary Care Practice on a Street Medicine Team

Carli Jimenez
Making Health and Wellness Accessible: OT in Primary Care

Kayla Johari
Diving Deep to Discover Innovative Ideas Around Flourishing and Well- being in Pediatric Mental Health: An Occupational Therapy Perspective

Caitlin Jolette
Understanding the Experience of Dental Care in a Sensory Adapted Dental Environment: Overt Behavioral Distress and Self-reported Satisfaction

Caroline Klein
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living and their Impact on Functional Status in the Oncology Population

Brittany Koenke
Bridging Research and Practice to Promote Earlier Detection of Autism

Ashley Kwasniuk
If Cancer Isn’t Enough: Living a Purposeful and Functional Life With Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Ho Ching (Serg) Lam
Understanding the Physiological Differences of Infants at Risk with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Brendan La Scala
Stewarding Global Citizenship at USC: Building a Value-Driven and Culturally Responsive Community

Jeanette Le
Advancing the Role of Occupational Therapy within the Classroom

Alex Lee
Enriching Patient Experiences through Multi-sensory Environments in the Acute Psychiatric Setting

Calvin Lee
The Power of Storytelling in Communication and Media: Professional Growth Through International Collaborations

Hyun Joo (Heidi) Lee
On the Frontier of Chronic Condition Management: Promoting Occupational Engagement for Healing in a Primary Care Setting

John Jazin Lee
Hand in Hand: Addressing Student Needs in Role-Emerging Fieldwork

Sophie Lipman
Circle of Support: OT Led Parent Support Group

Julia Lisle
Going Beyond a Seat at the Table: Engaging Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives in Autism Research

Lamoni Lucas
Refining the Journey: Increasing Access and Participation at the Beginning, Middle, and Late Stages of ALS

Savanna Lurie
Becoming a Change Agent: Bridging Research and Practice in Inpatient Rehabilitation

Sydney Lyng
Advancing Trauma-Informed Occupational Therapy in Community-Based Pediatric Mental Health

Jillian Marucci
Residential Treatment Homes for Serious Mental Illness: An Occupational Therapist as Program Director Model

Diana McAndrews
Promoting Co-Regulation within the Classroom

Alicia McConnell Hatch
Occupational Therapy in a Homeless Services Primary Care Setting

Riley McGuire
A Step into Academic Research: Exploring Sensory Sensitivities in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Hannah Mansour Morad
Hands on Hand Therapy: Providing Client-Centered Interventions to Enhance Therapeutic Outcomes

Sarah Morris
Promoting Preventative Occupational Therapy: Contributing to the Legacy of Lifestyle Redesign®

Katherine Narbutas
Improving Mental Health with the Pediatric Population Through Sleep Interventions

Courtney Nguyen
Advocacy and Expansion of Occupational Therapy’s Role within a Collaborative Model

Adi Nisimov
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Concussion Care: Bridging the Gap Between Occupational Needs and Current Practice

Jeffrey Palomino
Promoting Participation in Valued Occupations of Adolescents through Activity-based Group Mental Health Rehabilitation

Angela Pham
Building Expertise as an Occupational Therapist in Forensics Mental Health Residential Treatment

Elizabeth Phelps
Development of the Pediatric Sensory Clinical Global Impressions scale through stakeholder engagement

Megan Price
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Increasing Children’s Literacy Through Equine-Assisted Activities

Jessica Pryt
Cool Down Crew: Empowering Teachers to Support Student’s Self- Regulation in the Classroom

Lizeth Rivera
An Innovative Approach in Hand Therapy: Lifestyle Redesign and Treatment of the Hand and Upper Extremity

Elaina Rodriguez Garza
Depression Self-Management Support for Latine Clients with Diabetes in a Primary Care setting

Bridget Rogers
Developing Through Dance: An Evidence-Based Dance Program in a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Setting

Marisa Rojo
Enhancing the Environment through Artwork in a Psychiatric Hospital

Alana Schoenhals
Enhancing Occupational Therapy’s Role in Acute Care for Liver Trans- plant Recipients

Delaney Smith
Improving Outcomes of High-Risk Infants Who Start Their Lives in the NICU

Morgan Smith
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Early Engagement for Cardiothoracic and ICU Patients

Jenny Song
Occupational Therapy in College Setting: Serving Under-Resourced Communities in LA Inner City

Lawrence Stevenson
Doing with Students, Not to Students: Embracing Change from a JEDI Perspective

Adam Strizich
Bridging the Digital Divide in Healthcare Alongside Older Adults

Levana Tabanpour
Sensory Space: Implementation of a Self-Regulating Zone in the Classroom

Yu Tang
Navigating rehabilitation services for kids with special needs in China, an occupational therapist’s view

Jennifer Thelen
ICAN & I Will: Occupational Therapy’s Role in a Vocational and Life Skills Day Center for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Kelly Toppenberg
Occupational Therapy: A New Lens for Healing and Recovery for the Early Psychosis Population

Jenny Tran
Maintaining Occupation-Centered Practice in a High-Volume Outpatient Hand Therapy Setting

Kimberly Valdez
Occupations Disrupted: NICU Experiences of Bereaved Parents

Ying Vuong
Developing an Occupational Therapy Practice Grounded in the Occupation of Piano Instruction and Study

Thitiporn Wajanakunakorn
Activities of Daily Living Re-training in Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation

Zhizuo Wang
Burnout as a Catalyst for Program Change: Developing Relevant Curriculum and Supports for the PKUHSC-USC Dual-Degree Students

Pan Yen Wen
Local and Global Knowledge Mobilization in Occupational Science

Kira Won
Spreading Knowledge about Virtual Reality and its use in Neurorehabilitation during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Luming Yang
Becoming an Occupational Therapy Educator: Merging Knowledge in Pedagogy, Research, and Clinical Practice

Amy Yeu
Occupational Therapy in a Higher Education Setting: Enhancing Students’ Academics, Creativity, and Well-being

Bethany Yew
Increasing Student Engagement and Participation in the Classroom

Samantha Yo
The Examination of Novel Approaches for Musculoskeletal Care

Corey Young
Increasing Access To Occupational Therapy Education In Rural Regions: Developing An Entry-Level OTA Program For Students In Maui, Hawaii

Ruisheng Yun
Expanding Occupational Therapy’s Role in Sensory-Based Feeding in China: Strategies for Caregivers and Children

Kelsey Zambraski
Sensing the Barriers: A Strengths-based Approach to Social Inclusion for Adolescents and Young Adults

Zhaowen Zhou
Adaptation of A Smartphone Application to Improve Physical Activity in Underactive Older Adults in China

Andrea Abad
The Doctoral Capstone: Considerations for Developing Robust Chan Signature Capstone Experiences

Adelita Arredondo
An Emerging Setting: Occupational Therapy on a College Campus

Eliana Bendetson
Making Mealtime Matter: Designing and Implementing a Caregiver Education Intervention for Picky Eaters

Katie Bui
Advancing Community Health and Occupational Justice among Minoritized Populations within Primary Care

Nikki Bundang
Expanding USC Chan’s Global Partnerships: Adaptations Made During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Erika Camara
Navigating the Unknown: Connecting Families With Services After NICU Discharge

Michelle Canales
Applying the Lean Six Sigma Approach to Research Methodology During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Kelly Chang
Multiple Perspectives on Promoting Inclusion within the Autistic Community: Evidence, Stakeholder Engagement, and Best Practices

Jenny Chow
Let’s Regulate Together: Managing Big Feelings in Little Students

Megan Conner
The Ripple Effect: Addressing Familial Mental Health Concerns in the Outpatient Pediatric Setting

Mina Delavar
A Place to Grow: Advancing Clinical Expertise in Pediatric OT & Program Development at Sprout Children’s Therapy Center

Cheyenne Dixon
Developing an Inclusion Assessment to Promote the Use of Inclusive Best Practices in Early Learning

Erin dos Santos
Occupational Therapy’s Role in a Home Modification Program

Rachel Eckerling
Utilizing Immersive Virtual Reality to Revolutionize Occupational Therapy’s Role in Acute Rehabilitation

Lindsey Edgell
Returning to the self through occupation

Yiyang (Sunny) Fang
Building a Foundation of Becoming a Career Scientist in the Realm of Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention

Savanna Forry
Embodying Creativity: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Self-Regulated Learning and Academic Success with College Students

Marshae Frankin
Delayed but not Denied: A Journey of Personal and Professional Growth

Cecilia Garcia
OTD Evidence-Based Portfolio: OT in Pediatric Mental Health: Journey in Promoting Confidence and Resilience

Darya Heidary
Self-Management of Mental Illness in Inpatient Psychiatric Settings

Kathryn Horn
Addressing Language and Access Barriers within OT Services for LatinX Elementary Students

Amanda Husted
Sensory Strategies: Implementation in Community-Based Pediatric Mental Health

Kaho Ishizuki
The Power of Occupation: Takeaways from the Experiences of Oncology Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Esther Jahng
OS in Everything I Do: My Many Journeys of Discovery with Occupational Science During Intersecting Pandemics

Veerali Juthani
Expanding Occupational Therapy’s Role in a Foster Care Hub: A Follow-Up Pilot Study

Rachel Kent
Bringing Care to the Street: Expanding the Role of Occupational Therapy on a Street Medicine Primary Care Team

Caroline Kim
Journeying Between Borders: Reflections from a New Clinician, Student, and Future Educator

Hailey (Hyun Jeong) Kim
Providing Holistic Care in an Acute Care Setting Utilizing Evidence-Based Practice

Ty Kim
When the ‘Wrong’ Way Can be Right: An Unconventional Path to Becoming an Occupational Therapy Educator

Kristina Kloskerides
ADHD and Me: A Case Study

Debbie Kuang
Professional Development as an Occupational Therapist in Advanced Hand Therapy

Evan Kuchel
Advancing OT’s Role in Addressing the Sexuality and Intimacy Needs Among Patients with SCI

Lina Lee
The Waiting Game: The Efficacy of Writing Interventions During Distance Learning

Rachel Lipari
Managing Chronic Conditions with Patients at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

Jodi Lipschitz
From Acute Care to Community: Occupational Therapy in Brain Injury Rehabilitation Across the Continuum of Care

Jessie Louie
A Need to Connect: Providing Occupational Therapy Within the Community-Based Mental Health Setting During a Pandemic

Julie Lutz
Development of a Virtual Student Ambassador Program for the USC SMART-VR Center

Melissa Magdangal
Advancing Professional Development and Clinical Expertise: OT’s Role in Physical Rehabilitation Across the Continuum of Care

Shona Maher
Who Are We Missing? Identifying and Reducing Healthcare Disparities for Under-Identified and -Served Populations in the Autistic Community

Deanna Mannarelli
Professional Identity Transformation: Master Clinician to Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Jacqueline Martin
Managing Chronic Conditions in Patients of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehab. Center through Lifestyle Redesign-Informed Intervention

Madison McCann
Paws & Pals: Developing a Virtual School-Based Therapy Dog Program

Kristin McConnell
Restoring Self-Trust Through Self-Management: Expanding OT Services for Individuals with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Erin McDonald
The Club House: Creating a Space to Support Adolescents with ASD in Their Transition to Adulthood

Kellie Miyashima
Continuum of Intersectionality: Relating Myself to My Work as a Queer Person of Color with Mental Health Disorders

Katya Mokfi
Developing Resiliency through my OTD Journey

Emily Morton
Surf and Turf Therapy: Riding Horses and Catching Waves for Therapeutic Gains

Katelyn Muldoon
Today I Choose Joy: Occupational Therapy’s Unique Role in Survivorship Care

Nikki Nguyen
Sensory Adapted Dental Environments and Time-Use in a Pandemic

Tsam (Sunny) Ning
Developing Competent, Entry-level, Generalist OTS in China: Building Level II Fieldwork Program at Peking University Health Science Center

Caitlin O’Donnell
Exploring Occupational Therapy’s Role at a Graduate University

Viviana Padilla
Invisible Pain: Occupational Therapist role in addressing the Poly Trauma of Domestic Violence to promote Survival, Resiliency, and Thriving

Daniel Padilla Vega
Phone Visits for Chronic Disease Self-Management in a Safety Net Primary Care Setting

Bethrese Padini
Balancing LIFE (Learning, Independence, Friendship, Empowerment): A Peer Mentorship Program for University Students with Disabilities

Macy Peralta
Shifting Professional Identities: The Road to Becoming an Occupational Therapy Educator

Gwenn Petrillo
The Road of Unprecedented Challenges and Unexpected Growth

Kiana Phillips
Occupational Therapy in an Early Intervention Setting: Meeting Developmental Needs in the Context of a Pandemic

Trevor San Antonio
The Hands of Change: Developing a Mobile-Application for the Hand Therapy Context While Addressing AAPI Mental Health Needs

Prutha Satpute
Making Ideas Happen: Fostering Creativity in Occupational Therapy Profession Through Global Connections

Rachel Schey
Exploring the Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy in Occupational Therapy Practice

Emma Schiewe
Finding the Silver Lining: Addressing Client’s Health and Wellness Goals through Telehealth during a Global Pandemic

Noelle Schorn
Exploring the Plotlines of Primary Care

Amy Segura
Places, Spaces, and Faces: COVID-19 Considerations for Sensory Integration

Lisa Semro
Complex Recoveries from the COVID ICU: OT on the Frontline

Lauren Smith
Pursuing Holistic OT Practice within Inpatient Rehabilitation: An OT’s Journey Through Residency at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Nolan Mathew Sucdad
Reconnecting the World: Envisioning our Post-Pandemic Global Network

Christie Sue
Identifying Postural Patterns in Different Diagnoses that Impact Suck-Swallow-Breathe Difficulties

Kaitlyn Sun Kim
Building Bridges between USC Chan and Sola Community Peace Center: Forging new paths in Occupational Therapy practice

Lindsey Taylor
Let the Cracks Show: Uncomfortable Conversations in Health Care

Marilyn Thompson
Occupationally Thriving: Expanding the Value of Primary Care OT at Kaiser Permanente

Christopher Tju
Hand Therapy: More than Dumbbells and Putty

Justin Tran
Do Cognitive Impairments Affect Readmissions in an Oncology Setting?

Angelica Tuason
Breaking Outside of the Pencil Box: Expanding the Role of School-Based OT

Kevin Uhrik
First Year as an Occupational Therapist in Advanced Practice: Hand Therapy

Daniela Valle
Utilizing Remote Methods to Create Opportunities for Access and Participation

Jose Rafael Wagas
Zooming in on Older Adults: Healthy Aging Amidst COVID

Nina Wakayama
Doing, Being, and Becoming a Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Kati Wechsler
Leadership Development and Quality Improvement in a Specialty Concussion Clinic

Li Shan Wee
Cultural Adaptation of ACOT502 Practice Immersion in Mental Health: Curriculum Revisions to the PUHSC Dual-Degree Master’s Program

Meghan Wentzel
Building Successful Mealtimes: Relationship-based Feeding Group Targeting Caregivers and Children with Feeding Challenges

Nicole Yoon
In the Midst of Occupational Disruption: Pedagogy, Occupational Science, and New Perspectives

Janis Yue
Transforming Self to Transform Systems: Stories from a Pediatric Mental Health Clinic

Melina Allahverdian
Mindfulness to Avoid Burnout: Cultivating the Tools to Intentionally Ignite Again for Patients with Chronic Pain

Kiara Althaus
Occupational Therapy in Primary Care: Helping Patients with Chronic Conditions Thrive at Kaiser Permanente

Omar Arid
Building resilience in adolescents from vulnerable communities through mindfulness and experiential learning in the outdoors

Mineh Badmagharian
Occupational Therapy and Mental Health in Armenia

Ashley Bonzell
Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Telehealth

Erin Bussell
Controlling the seemingly uncontrollable: Addressing lifestyle factors for individuals with a mental health diagnosis

Valentina Vera Carrasquero
Autism screening disparities in Latino families

Colleen Carroll
Building Sensory Connections in the Inpatient Psychiatric Setting

Psalm Chang (Ho)
Occupational Therapy Education in China: Ensuring Success for First- Time Teaching Faculty

Candace Chatman
Growing by leaps and bounds: Finding my feet in leadership through program evaluation and a pandemic

Ellie Clark
“I never expected it to be this hard” - a multifaceted approach to evaluating lung transplant recovery

Talent Dang
Occupational Therapy Patient Outcomes in a Neuro Day Rehab Program at Rancho Los Amigos

Lauren Espinoza
Defining the Role of Occupational Therapy on a Street Medicine Primary Care Team

Alexandra Freeman
Implementation of Evidence-Based Care Across Pediatric Occupational Therapy Settings

Elizabeth Gerwig
Immersed and On Track: A Holistic Program for Handwriting Acquisition During a Period of Distance Learning

Mollianne Grager
The Potential of Environmental Adaptations to Enhance Care Across Populations

Sara Harrison
A Head Start on Wellness: Trauma-Informed Occupational Therapy in Community-Based Pediatric Mental Health

Madeline Hayward
Implementation of a Standardized and Objective Sensory Assessment for Stroke Survivors in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Raquel Heyman
Enhancing Occupational Therapy Practice: Using Occupation as a Foundation in a Hand Therapy Setting

Faith Hicks
Self-Regulation for Students with Disabilities in a South Los Angeles Charter School

Thu Hoang
Occupational therapy’s value in patients’ recovery after cardiothoracic surgery: An emphasis on functional independence and self-efficacy

Serena Hobson
Enhancing Academic Success and Quality of Life with College Students: Improving the Transition into College

Anusha Hossain
Expanding Occupational Therapy’s Role in ASD Neuroscience Research

Hannah Hung
Expanding the value of OT at a Continuing Care Retirement Center

Sarah Kim
Role of Hand Rehabilitation in Post-Operative Management of Free Functional Muscle Transfer

Lisa Le
Promoting Health and Wellness in Underserved Communities at a Federally Qualified Health Center

Gyeom Bi Lee
Prepare for Take-off: Equipping Transition-Age Youth for Navigating into Adulthood

James Lee
Going Global: Strategically Developing International Partnerships to Strengthen the Occupational Therapy Profession

Tabitha Lin
Occupational Therapy in End-of-Life Care in Acute Oncology

Jody Liu
Building Evidence for Occupational Therapy in Work and Industry: Exploring Assessment Techniques and Identifying Practitioner Needs

Richard McHam
Communicating Respect and Combating Stigma: Mental Health Occupational Therapy in Permanent Supportive Housing

Vanessa Miller
Promoting OT’s Role in Health Management for Individuals with Neurologcial Conditions

Mariah Morris
To Graduate School and Beyond: Empowering Occupational Therapy International Students

Alexis Nalbach
Bridging Research and Practice: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Neuroscience Research and Implications for Children with ASD

Kiara Ota
Riding the Wave of Ambiguity

Rachel Park
Supporting Self-Management of Osteoarthritis in Hand Patients

Colleen Parrerson
Expanding Quality Care Beyond the Clinic: Telehealth in Hand Therapy

Jessica Pedersen
Outcome Measures as a Catalyst for Capturing Occupational Therapy’s Role in Acute Oncology

Julian Prado
Expanding Occupational Therapy in a Healthcare for the Homeless Clinic

Marinthea Richter
From “torture” to teamwork: Exploring the oral care challenges children with Down Syndrome

Chelsea Rivera
A Place At the Table: Seats of Power in Research and Acadamia

Kimberly Roberson
Advancing Change in K-12 Education while Mastering the Role of Change Agent in Occupational Therapy Practice

Ana Sanchez
Exploring Occupational Therapy’s Role in a Community College

Raquel Saunders
Integrating Occupation into Health Systems: A Social Ecological Perspective

Rebecca Snyder
Navigating the “New Normal” in Pediatric Practice: developing a flexible pandemic response in an outpatient pediatric clinic

Lillian Sun
Mental Health OT for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Elissa Taylor
Implementing Home Assessments in a Safety Net Primary Care Setting for Patients with Chronic Conditions

Julianne Teng
From patient to worker: Bridging the gap to employment through program development and evaluation of the Rancho Works Café and Gift Shop

Sarina Tetley
The USC Veterans Performance Program: P.A.V.E+

Alya Turcotte
Establishing Occupational Therapy’s Unique Role in a Foster Care Hub

Emma Wallace
Occupational therapy’s contribution in interdisciplinary pediatric mental health contexts: a professional and personal journey in confidence

Angela Wang
The Challenges of Adapting a Chinese Occupational Therapy Master’s Program During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Yushi Wang
Implementation of Standardized Outcome Measures in Keck Hospital of USC’s Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit (Keck IRU)

Shannon Westerberg
Identifying Referral Patterns for Occupational Therapy in Concussion Management: an Evidence-based Approach

Amanda Wiles
Multimodal Approaches in Sensory Processing Research

Nicole Wright
Adaptive Baby Care

Ozan Yay
Building Community Through Occupational Engagement in Permanent Supportive Housing

Joyce Yoo
Occupational Therapy in Pediatric Mental Health: Charging into the Unknown

Amy Zhao
Establishing Roots for Occupational Therapy in Community-Based Pediatric Mental Health

Pengchen (Patrice) Zhao
Navigating Occupational Therapy in a Rural Mental Health System

Aimee Aguillon
Developing a Hand Therapy Fellowship Program at USC

Amanda Allen-Flyckt
The Business of Play: Understanding What It Takes to Operate a Pediatric OT Practice

Yasmin Attia
Occupatinoal Therapy’s Role in Strengthening Families and Preventing Child Abuse

Ester Bae
Employment Program Development in Community Settings: A Collaborative Approach

Ranier Barrett
Peds. Feeding & Swallowing: Dysphagia Standardization Implementation in a Children’s Hospital

Marielle Bergstrand-Reiersgard
Occupational Therapy within Neurocritical Care: Long-Term Considerations

Brett Buford
From Consultation to Intervention: OT’s Role in Peds. Mental Health Across the Dev. Trajectory

Britney Carino
Design Development and Delivery of a Smartphone Application to Improve Physical Sedentary Activity in Older Adults

Kevin Casey
An Exploration of Occupational Justice: Its Place within OS and OT Education

Jennifer Chan
A Neuro-Informed Lens to Navigate Challenging Conversations Across the Continuum of Care

Cameron Chang
Translation or Transformation? Adapting USC Syllabi for a Dual-Degree OT Program in China

Wesley Chen
OT in the Multidisciplinary Continuum of Care for Patients with Lung Disease and Transplant

Stephanie Chinn
Adapting Hand Therapy for the Pediatric Population

Grace Cho
Kaiser Permanente Primary Care: Activating Patients to Thrive Beyond the Clinic

Janie Choi
Chronic Pain Management in Community Dwelling Older Adults

Eddie Chu
Understanding College Students With and Without Learning Difference: Validity and Reliability of the Calendar Study

Kaitlyn Cruz
Optimizing OT Practice for Adolescent and Young Adults in Oncology

Heather Gates
OT’s Distinct Role in Evaluating Individuals for Advanced Heart Failure Interventions

Gabby Granados
OT in Primary Care: Chronic Disease Self-Management in Interdisciplinary Safety Net Setting

Laryssa Green
Integrating Spirituality into OT Practice: OT for the Spirit, A Lifestyle Intervention

Caroline Hardin
Deconstructing, Analyzing, and Reconstructing the Therapeutic Process in Peds. Mental Health

Nicole Hiorns
Addressing Social-Emotional Development in a Multidisciplinary Sensory-Enriched E.I. Group

Delaney Hudak
Enhancing Oral Care Experience of Individuals with ASD: Sensory & Narrative-Based Strategies

Antoinetta Iannoccone
The Ranch as Clinic: Diversifying Sensory Integration Treatment Settings

Kimberly Jones
Bridging the Gap: Improving Caregiver and Child Quality of Life Through Implementation of a Parent Support Group

Emma Juhlin
OT at the Downtown Women’s Center: The Occupational Needs of Formerly Homeless Women

Bryan Kang
Storytelling in Hand Therapy: 2 Acts Towards Personal, Professional, and Clinical Growth

Alisa Kim
University Students’ Engagement with a Full-Time Facility Dog through an Occupational Lens

Jenna Kobara
How our Cultural Difference and Assumptions Impact True Professional Collaboration: An Experience in Ghana and Togo

Claire Kook
Boogie for your Brain: A Neuro-Cognitive Dance Group for Clients Recovering from Stroke

Sarah Krenik
The Therapeutic Imact of Therapy Dogs in Children with Autism in a School-Based Setting

Cam-Hong Le
OT in Primary Care: Cultivating Health and Wellness at a Federally Funded Qualified Health Center

Lauren Lee
The Needs of Patients in the Intensive Care Unit and Collegiate Athletes on and Off the Field

Phillip Lee
Exploring Occupational Therapy Within Permanent Supportive Housing in Skid Row, Los Angeles

Hanna Leong
Multidisciplinary Collaboration to Establish Appropriate OT Referrals in Acute Care

Amanda Levy
How Does It Make You Feel?: Sensory Strategies for Pediatric Mental Health Management

Carnie Lewis
OT as a Partner in the Fall Prevention Initiative at Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Megan Linderman
Chronic Conditions: Emerging Adulthood through the End of Life

Jane Liu
Sowing Seeds in China: Serving as Inaugural Faculty in Dual-Degree Occupational Therapy Program

Thomas Liu
Ergonomics in Hand Therapy Treatment

Danielle Lombardi
From the Home to the Clinic: Chronic Condition Management in Multiple Primary Care Settings

Diego Lopez
The Emerging Role of Occupational Therapy: Los Angeles City College

Jacqueline McIntosh
It Starts with Me: A program to build self efficacy in kids

Ryann MacMurdo
An OT Doctoral Experience: Neuroscience Research, Autism, & Starting a New Grad Program

Claudia Melgar
Is SMARTfit a Good Fit?

Ling Yu (Elena) Meng
Fostering Professional Identity in China: Adapting a Master’s Curriculum to Meet Local Needs

Emily Merrill
Exploring the Various Roles of OT in Interdisciplinary Outpatient Peds. Mental Health Setting

Deborah Metz
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Early Intervention Caregiver Education and Training

Melissa Metz
Addressing the Heart of Acute Care

Vidhisha Nair
Building Bridges: The Intentional Application of Occupations and Motivational Interviewing

Meghan Neureither
Stroke Rehabilitation Research: New Directions and Implications for Practice

Priya Parekh
OT in Health Promotion and Wellness: My Journey and Professional Growth

Niki Peterson
Developing Roots to Grow: Occupation-Based Programming at an Outdoor Pediatric Clinic

Allison Phillips
Insp!red: Early Autism Screening in Pediatric Practice

Keilani Phillips
Diving into Practice at LAC+USC Preemie Clinic

Zack Pinto
Access Autism: Community—No Longer Sold Separately

Molly Pogones
Lifestyle as Medicine: Integrating OT Services at a Community Health Center

Tiffany Quach
Applying Occupational Science to a Technology-Driven Intervention: Developing a Smartphone App to Increase Physical Activity in Older Adults with Impairments in Cognition

Liguo Qian
Exploring Culturally Sensitive Practice for Chinese Population

Pricilla Ring
The Role of OT in ASD Developmental Research

Malia Sako
Empowerment through Lifestyle Redesign: From “Survive” to “Thrive” for People with Chronic Pain

Allie Schmeising
Building Resilience: OT’s Role in Addressing the Unique Needs of Breast Cancer Survivors

Natasha Strickland
The Business Side of OT: Researching, Planning, and Marketing in the OS Synposium

Brianne Tabios
“Doing” Global Education: Internationalized Learning for Domestic & International Students

Reena Takamura
The Pursuit of Health and Happiness: Wellness and Lifestyle Balance with College Students

Ashley Tarango
Actively Living, While Actively Dying: Occupational Therapy in Pediatric Palliative Care

Teresa Teng
Forming Healthy Habits: Appraising the Efficacy of a Lifestyle Redesign-Informed OT Program

Sonia Trejo
An Identity Re.F.R.A.M.E.‘d: A Journey of discovery, development, and empowerment

Alison O’Ja Ulie
Unleashing Abilities: The Role of Occupational Therapists as Facility Dog Handlers

Alison Vogelsang
Meet Me in the Garden: Inclusive and Accessible Programing Within Cultural Institutions

Katherine Wolf
Advocating for Occupational Therapy in the Acute Care Setting

Allyson Wong
Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Students with Special Needs & School-Based OT

Phoebe Yam
The Art and Science of Practicing Animal Assisted Therapy

Bahar Youdai
The Manualization of Steppin’ Up: A Transition Program for High School Students

Elizabeth Zepeda
The Second Critical Developmental Period: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Supporting the Transition of High-Risk Adolescents into Adulthood

Alexandra Zuck
Healthcare and Housing for the Homeless: OT’s Role in Primary Care Clinic of Skid Row L.A.

Christen Angelich
Benefits of Dog Assisted Therapy in the School-Based Setting to Support Social Skills and Participation for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eva-Maria Anger
Experiental Learning in Occupational Therapy Education

Julia Barnes
Supporting a Sustainable Future: The Role of Western Occupational Therapy in Developing Nations

Samuel Bernier
Defining the Value of OT Services for Individuals with Stroke through Outcome Measures

Loralei Bingamon
Occupational Therapy in Community Mental Health: A Trauma Informed Approach to Substance Abuse

Melissa Bonnell
Evaluating the Use of Music and Movement as a Treatment Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Addressing Motor Dyspraxia and Social Skills

Erwin Borja
Occupational Therapy at Los Angeles City College: Promoting Academic Success and Student Wellness at the Community College Setting

Amy Brown
Fighting with a Backbone: Demonstrating the Role and Value of Occupational Therapy in the Care of Individuals with Spinal Conditions

Zipporah Brown
Acting Out: Implementing a Theatre-based Intervention Within a Community Mental Health Setting

Alyssa Cantal
Create Your Vision: A Community-based Art’s Program in Elementary School Classrooms

Heng Chang
Therapy for China: Caregiver-Centered Pediatrics from Clinics to Orphanages

Vivian Chang
Occupational Therapy in Acute Oncology: Improving Patient and Caregiver Discharge Readiness After Stem Cell Transplantation

Hsuan Chen
Supporting International Students from an Occupational Therapy Perspective

Jessica Choi
The Guide to Thrive: Paving the Path for Primary Care Occupational Therapy at Kaiser Permanente

Connie Chu
Examining the Therapeutic Impact of Multisensory Environments on Client Outcomes

Laura Clark
Implementing Occupational Therapy Program in an Acute Care Veterans Hospital Setting

Laura Cox
Finding the Flow: Gaining Traction in Primary Care

Ronald Dallatorre
The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: An Improv-based Intervention for Adults with Mental and Substance Use Disorder

Andrew Daniels
Balancing Act: Developing Clinical Knowledge and Skills in Inpatient Rehab and Acute Care

Laura Ferrari
Forensic Occupational Therapy: Providing Services for Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities and Criminal Justice Involvement

Vanessa Fong
Minding the Gaps: A Comprehensive Rehabilitation Experience

Kimberly Goldstein
Mental Health Matters: Education, Experience, and Engagement in an Interdisciplinary Pediatric Mental Health Setting

Alyssa Guerrero
PromOTing Active Play in Primary Care

Juliana Gutierrez
Becoming an Instructor in Sensory Integration

Kristina Han
Moving Up and Moving Forward: The Development of a Smartphone App to Improve Physical Activity Patterns in Older Adults

Madison Harris
Pediatric Concussion: Identifying and Developing Occupational Therapy’s Role in Treatment

Lauren Hastings
Promising Future: Tying Together Research and Early ASD Risk Novel Parent-Medicated Interventions with Clinical Practice

Katie Holstein
Promoting mental health in clients across diverse healthcare settings

Breanna Howell
Sibling Support Groups for Children with ASD: Scoping Review & Intervention Development

Hanalynn Hunt
Brain Injury Road to Recovery: Occupational Therapy’s Unique Role in Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Seung Woo Hwangbo
Building Research Evidence to Support an Increasingly Global Occupational Therapy Profession

Aileen Imai
Let’s Collaborate!: Integrating Family-Centered Care into Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Neilufar Javidzad
Utilizing Occupational Therapy to Address the Fine Motor Needs of Preschool Students

Kelcie Kadowaki
Increasing the Visibility and Accessibility of Occupational Therapy Services for the College Student Population: A Consultative Model for Primary Care Settings

Charlotte Killick
Occupational Therapy Dosage (OTD) in Acute Trauma

Hee Kyung Kim
Developing the First Multifaceted Primary Care Intervention for Adults with ASD

Maggie King
Addressing Uncontrolled Diabetes in Primary Care: A Lifestyle Redesign Occupational Therapy Approach

Katherine Ko
Moving Forward: Occupational Therapy throughout the Continuum of Neurological Rehabilitation

Evelyn Law
Enhancing Oral Care for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Catherine Lawson
Empowering Families and Caregivers: The Unique Role of Occupational Therapy in the High Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic

Dayna Lee
The Road to a WFOT-Approved Master’s Degree OT Program in China: The Chan Division and Peking University Health Science Center Collaboration

Linda Liang
Mentoring Matters

Natalie Loera
Supporting the Whole Child: Addressing Mental Health in the Public School Setting

Lauren Lopez
De-Mystifying Political Advocacy: Understanding a Practitioner’s Role in Political Advocacy

Daniel Luo
Getting a Grip on Rock Climbing Injuries

Amy Luu
Play for All: Enhancing Occupational Participation for Youth with Physical Disabilities Through Adaptive Sports

Riley Mangan
Occupational Therapy Across the Continuum of Care: Meeting the Complex Needs of Liver Transplant Recipients

Shannon McDowell
Fighting On: Improving Developmental and Quality for Survivors of Childhood Cancer

Kelsey Meinen
“New Field on the Block”: Implementign Occupational Therapy Services in an Intensive Outpatient Program for Veterans Experiencing Substance Use Disorders

Laurelle Montagne
From Policy to Practice: Occupational Therapy and Minority Populations in California

Stephanie Moon
Occupational Therapy and Integrated Behavioral Health in Homeless Healthcare

Hanlon Newhall
A Walk in the Park: Increasing Functional Independence and Quality for Life for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease Through Lifestyle Redesign Occupational Therapy Intervention

Naoya Nick Ogura
Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy in Lifestyle Redesign Interventions for Diabetes Prevention

Kaitlin O’Hara
Supporting the Self-Management, Academic, and Social Needs of College Students with Chronic Conditions

Kelsey Peterson
The Walking Wounded: Challenging the Neuro Intact Paradigm

Fiona Purdon
Exploring Implementation through the Assessment of Functional Cognition in Inpatient Neurorehabilitation

Ken Radomski
OT for Everyone: Why Occupational Therapy is Needed on Every College Campus

Jennifer Salomon
Empowering Families: Occupational Therapy in Pediatric Mental Health

Christina Shin
Surviving Survivorship: Expanding Occupational Therapy’s Role Across the Multidisciplinary Continuum of Care for Patients with Breast Cancer

Winnie Soenaryo
Creating a New Future in Indonesia’s Education System

Annie Ting
Musicians and Hypermobility: Enhancing Care within Hand Rehabilitation

Cecilia Tran
Occupational Therapy at a Federally Qualified Health Center: Empowering Underserved Communities in Primary Care

Sharon Vincuilla
Painted Brain Occupational Therapy: Supporting Individuals with Serious Mental Illness in Realizing Their Full Potential

Melissa Yeung
Caregiver Training for Families and Patients with Neurological Based Diagnoses in Inpatient Acute and Acute Rehabilitation Settings

Erin Yoder
Fleshing out the Complexities of Telehealth for School-based Occupational Therapy

Cristin Zeisler
The Business of Research: Delivering Meaningful and Personal Outcomes

Samar Aljishi
Developing Leadership as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Taraneh Aminian
Journey of Becoming a Sensory Integration Pediatric Therapist: Combining Clinical Expertise and Evidence-Based Practice

Eun Bae
A Sociocultural Linguistic Approach to Pain Assessment for Korean-American Older Adults

Bianca Doherty
Lessons in Advocacy: Clinician, Leader, International Student Mentor

Abeer Khan
Training and Career Planning for the Entry-Level Occupational Therapist in the NICU

Gabriela Galaz Lacoa
Becoming an Expert Clinician: Merging Research and Clinical Experience

Samantha Leavitt
Community Integration Following Incarceration or Inpatient Hospitalization: An Opportunity for Occupational Therapy

Marisa Marchioni
Thriving: Reflections on Growth, Quality, and Worker Wellness

Carolyn Meyer
Transitional Life Skill Development for Adolescents in Special Education

Shari Poindexter
Occupational Therapist’s Role in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Our Holistic Approach

Emily Schulze
(Un)Limited Potential: Expanding the Spectrum of Opportunities in the Community

Tania Sharmin
Children Living with a History of Sensory Processing Disorder and Trauma

Carey Sokol
An Innovative Approach to Fieldwork in a Role Emerging Setting: A Collaboration between Two Occupational Therapy Programs in Response to the Fieldwork Shortage

Heidi TenPas
Neurodiversity in Trauma Stewardship: Occupational Therapist as Disability Specialist in Mental Health Practice

Kellyn Trummer
Making Connections: The Practice of Occupational Therapy Across the Continuum of Care for Patients with Neurological Conditions

Brian Van der Wyck
Getting a Grip: From Hands to Handwriting

Arielle Villanueva
An Occupational Therapy Approach to Supporting an International Community

Brian Wylie
Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Health and Wellbeing Program in a Nonprofit Setting

Ruiying Xu
Developing Leadership Skills as an Occupational Therapy Pioneer in China

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