Diego A. Lopez OTD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy
THH B4
(213)-821-6359
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Diego Lopez earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and Minor in Occupational Science from the University of Southern California, as well as received both his Master of Arts and Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degrees from USC.
During his doctoral residency at Los Angeles City College, Dr. Lopez focused on implementing and building occupational therapy services in the Office of Special Services to assist students with stress management, time management, study skills, test anxiety, and other skills associated with promotion of college students’ health and wellness. He is currently part of the faculty on the main campus teaching undergraduate level courses such as OT 100: THRIVE: Foundations of Well-Being; OT 220: Lifestyle Design: Introduction to Occupational Therapy; and OT 250: Introduction to Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.
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Dr. Lopez is passionate about helping students thrive in each of their roles and use their innate strengths to do so. He states, “We are all the experts in our own life, sometimes we just need some help to realize that.” Dr. Lopez looks forward to continue implementing evidence-based practices to help college students with their own mental health and well-being.
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