Keck Medical Center of USC

Meet Our Team

Lucy Hosoda OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, CLT ⟩
(she/her/hers)

Dr. Lucy Hosoda serves as the director of occupational therapy and speech pathology at Keck Hospital of USC and Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. She has worked across the continuum of care, with clinical expertise in the rehabilitation of neurological patient populations. Her scholarly and clinical interests focus on the integration of emerging technologies into occupational therapy practice, including 3D printing, virtual reality, and vagus nerve stimulation.

Jamie Wilcox OTD, MPH, OTR/L ⟩

Dr. Jamie Wilcox is the clinical manager of Occupational Therapy Outpatient Services at Keck Medical Center of USC and a Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy at the USC Chan Division. Her clinical practice focuses on the rehabilitation of individuals with cardiopulmonary conditions, Long COVID, solid organ transplant, and recovery from critical illness. Dr. Wilcox is nationally recognized for pioneering occupational therapy programs for individuals living with Long COVID.

Abraham Kim OTD, OTR/L ⟩

Dr. Abraham Kim is the manager of the occupational therapy Inpatient Rehabilitation at Keck Hospital of USC. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University and his Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Rush University. His clinical and scholarly interests include mental health, neurological conditions, and dementia, informed by diverse practice and international training experiences.

Aimee Aguillon OTD, OTR/L, CHT ⟩

Trevor San Antonio OTD, OTR/L ⟩
(he/him/his)

Dr. Trevor San Antonio received his bachelor’s in Health Education at the University of Florida, and his master’s and doctoral degrees in occupational therapy at USC. As a clinical faculty member, Dr. San Antonio primarily works with clients who have sustained a hand/upper extremity injury or have a hand/upper extremity-related diagnosis. Trevor has a passion for helping individuals regain the function of their hands so they can return to their most loved occupations. In his free time, Trevor enjoys traveling, art/design, and making espresso.

Ella Wilson OTD, OTR/L ⟩
(she/her/hers)

Ella Wilson is an assistant professor of clinical occupational therapy at USC Chan and an outpatient clinician at Keck Medicine of USC. She specializes in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, including pre- and post-lung/heart transplant care, and post-viral and complex chronic conditions. She partners closely with the Keck COVID Recovery Clinic and leads education and care innovation in long COVID rehabilitation.

Stephanie Tsai OTD, OTR/L ⟩

Stephanie Tsai is an associate professor of clinical faculty at Keck Hospital of USC. She works primarily in the inpatient setting and sees a variety of patient populations. Dr. Tsai specializes in working with patients recovering from cardiothoracic surgery and those with end-stage heart failure requiring heart transplantation or mechanical circulatory support.

John Margetis OTD, OTR/L, BCPR ⟩

John Lien Margetis is a professor of clinical occupational therapy who practices at Keck Medical Center of USC, teaches in the USC Chan Division of OS/OT, and maintains an active research affiliation with the Neural Plasticity and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory. Dr. Margetis specializes in neurologic and critical care rehabilitation and serves both as the Keck Medical Center of USC’s OT Physical Rehabilitation Fellowship coordinator and as a clinical lead.

Yasi Amanat OTD, OTR/L, CLT ⟩

Yasi Amanat serves as a clinical faculty member at Keck Medical Center of USC where she provides direct patient care in acute and outpatient rehabilitation at Keck Hospital and Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. She focuses on occupational therapy programming for patients affected by head and neck cancer and other oncological diseases. She also provides edema/lymphedema services.

Stacey Morikawa OTD, OTR/L, CLT ⟩

Stacey Morikawa currently practices on the acute inpatient team at Keck Medical Center of USC. Dr. Morikawa specializes in oncology across the continuum of care and provides direct patient care at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. She also continues to focus on occupational therapy programming for people undergoing bone marrow transplantation and other oncological diseases.

Kelsey Peterson OTD, OTR/L ⟩

Kelsey Peterson received her bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in clinical/behavioral applications from California Lutheran University and obtained her master’s degree and clinical doctorate in occupational therapy at the University of Southern California. As a doctoral resident at Keck Hospital of USC, she focused on the effect of mild neurocognitive dysfunction on patients’ quality of life and improving meaningful participation for those diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Dr. Peterson currently serves as a clinical faculty member at Keck Hospital of USC, where she works primarily with patients experiencing neurological dysfunction across the continuum of care, as well as providing assessments and follow-up treatments at USC’s ALS Center of Excellence Outpatient Clinic.

Jess Holguin OTD, OTR/L ⟩

Jess Holguin works extensively with individuals who have experienced head injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, multitrauma, orthodepic conditions and other medically complex conditions. His clinical expertise derives from many years of experience, including his time as senior clinician for neurorehabilitation at St. Jude’s regional brain injury rehabilitation center. Dr. Holguin has been an invited lecturer on topics such as neurorehabilitation, cognition and visual perception at the University of Southern California and the Braille Institute/Center for the Partially Sighted.

Don Gordon PhD, OTR/L ⟩

Don Gordon completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and received his master’s degree in occupational therapy and then his PhD in occupational science at USC. Dr. Gordon currently works in acute care specializing in neurobehavioral diagnoses including the treatment of individuals with epileptic and non-epileptic seizures. He has also been a life advisor at the California Wellbeing Insitute, complementing his ongoing professional interests in the neuroscience of human behavior, positive psychology, and prevention and wellness.

Megan Seifert OTD, OTR/L ⟩

Megan Seifert OTD, OTR/L is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy at the Chan Division of OS/OT. Megan works as an acute care therapist at the Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital. She specializes in providing care for oncology and hematology populations, and serves as a mentor for fieldwork students.

Anijah Green OTD, OTR/L ⟩
(she/her/hers)

Anijah Green, OTD, OTR/L, is an assistant professor of clinical occupational therapy at the Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. She works at Keck Hospital of USC as an acute care occupational therapist, providing care for individuals with neurological, transplant, and orthopedic conditions. She also practices in the outpatient setting, specializing in care for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Additionally, she serves as a clinical mentor for fieldwork students.

Tiffany Barnes OTR/L ⟩
(she/her)

Tiffany Barnes, OTR/L, is an instructor of clinical occupational therapy in the Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. She primarily practices at Keck Hospital of USC as an acute care occupational therapist, specializing in orthopedics and same-day surgical care. In addition to her clinical role, Tiffany serves as a clinical mentor for fieldwork students, doctoral capstone students, and acute care fellows.

Mireya Rodriguez OTR/L ⟩
(she/her/hers)

Mireya Rodriguez OTR/L is an instructor of clinical occupational therapy at USC Chan. She works at Keck Hospital of USC as an acute care occupational therapist, primarily providing care to individuals with cardiopulmonary, transplant, and orthopedic conditions. She also serves as a clinical mentor for fieldwork students, doctoral capstone students, and acute care fellows.

Lisa Semro OTD, OTR/L ⟩
(she/her/hers)

Lisa Semro OTD, OTR/L is an assistant professor of clinical occupational therapy at the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Lisa works primarily at Keck Hospital of USC as an acute care therapist, where she specializes in critical care, pulmonary transplant, and gender-affirming care. She also teaches a course in the division on medical complexity in the USC entry-level OTD program and serves as a clinical mentor for fieldwork students, doctoral capstone students, and acute care fellows.

Cindy Luff ⟩

Cindy Luff OTR/L is an instructor of clinical occupational therapy at USC Chan.  She completed her master’s degree in occupational therapy at New York University. Cindy has developed clinical experience across the continuum of care including acute rehab and inpatient rehab. She has been one of the lead OT’s on Keck’s spine team to represent, collaborate and advocate for post spinal surgery.

Elyse Peterson OTD, OTR/L ⟩

Dr. Elyse Peterson earned her master’s and doctoral degrees in occupational therapy from the University of Southern California. As a clinical faculty member, she serves as a lead OT at Keck Medical Center of USC, specializing in critical care, cardiopulmonary diagnoses, and mechanical circulatory support.

Julianne Angel OTD, OTR/L, CSRS, CBIS ⟩
(she/her/hers)

Julianne Angel OTD, OTR/L, CSRS, CBIS, received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of the Philippines Manila and her clinical doctorate from Boston University. She has spent her entire career as an acute care OT, with most of that time at a Level I trauma center in Washington, D.C. She currently provides direct patient care in the acute care setting as a clinical faculty member at Keck Hospital of USC.

Cecilia Tran OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CNS ⟩
(she/her)

Cecilia Tran has experience working in adult rehabilitation across the continuum of care, including acute care, skilled nursing, and inpatient rehabilitation. She has earned Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation from the American Occupational Therapy Association and currently works as assistant professor of clinical occupational therapy at Keck Hospital of USC.

Alisa Kim OTD, OTR/L, CDP ⟩
(she/her)

Alisa Kim is currently an assistant professor of clinical occupational therapy practicing at Keck Medical Center of USC. Her clinical experience spans the continuum of care, including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and home health. Dr. Kim is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), with a strong interest in dementia care and caregiver support.

Ashly King OTD, OTR/L ⟩
(she/her)

Emily Matsui OTD ⟩
(she/her)

Emily Matsui OTD, OTR/L earned her bachelor’s degree and her doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy both at the University of Southern California. She is currently working as an inpatient acute care therapist. Dr. Matsui served as the chair of the Occupational Therapy and Science Council (OTSC) during her time in the e-OTD program and spearheaded the development of the “Buddy Program” to foster peer mentoring, networking, professional development, and camaraderie among the Division.

Amy Brown OTD, OTR/L, CLT ⟩
(she/her)

As a doctoral resident at Keck Hospital of USC, she focused on advancing occupational therapy’s role for patients within the same-day spine service line and led a performance improvement project related to this, whilst also serving as the lead OT within the orthopedic service line. Dr. Brown currently serves as a clinical faculty member at Keck Hospital of USC where she leads direct patient care in the outpatient lymphedema clinic. She continues to develop programming for patients affected by breast cancer, while also continuing to provide care in the acute care setting when needed.

USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 133, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003

ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is in Accreditation–Inactive status by ACOTE®. View our program’s ACOTE® standards public data. ACOTE® c/o the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org.

Professional program graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. Program results from the NBCOT can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.