I have been a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for 8 years specializing in Orthopedic and General Trauma in the hospital setting. In 2021, I left the clinical role and moved into Academia. I am now a full-time OTA Professor & Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. I strive to have every student that crosses my path in the OT field become confident, successful, and knowledgeable therapy assistants/therapists.