Occupational Therapy Faculty and Staff

The Occupational Therapy faculty at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine is dedicated to advancing the health, independence, and quality of life of individuals and communities through innovative education, evidence-based practice, and impactful research. Our team of experienced educators and practitioners fosters a collaborative learning environment integrating therapy, clinical expertise, and hands-on experience to prepare the next generation of occupational therapists for meaningful and compassionate practice.

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Brooke Abzug

Adjunct

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Nardia Aldridge, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP, DTM

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Jessica Angel

Adjunct

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Danielle Barber, OTD, OTR/L

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Elise Bloch

Adjunct

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Christene Braunius, Dr. OT, OTR/L, GTC

Assistant Professor/Coordinator - Doctoral Capstone

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Maria Chamorro

Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Ricky Davenport, Ph.D., OTR/L

Associate Professor/Program Director - Occupational Therapy

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John Duffy

Adjunct

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Jaime Fine

Adjunct

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Linda Frasier, OTD, OTR/L, CLT, CAPS, CEAS, SHSS

Program Director - Occupational Therapy/Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Laura Garrido

Adjunct Instructor

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Peter Gaskins

Adjunct

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Chloe Hill

Adjunct

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Rachel Iserson

Adjunct

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Sonica Jean-Mary, M.S.

Administrative Coordinator I

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Emilie Kean

Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Heather Knoeferl, DSL, OTR/L

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy/Academic Field Coordinator - Occupational Therapy

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Carlos Martoral

Adjunct

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Sarah Mbiza

Adjunct

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Eleiny Millan

Administrative Coordinator I

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Carolina Morales Colmenares

Administrative Coordinator I

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Penelope Moyers

Adjunct

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Reina Olivera

Adjunct

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Eleanor Olson

Adjunct

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Tamara Pinchevsky, Dr.OT, OTR/L

Chair - Occupational Therapy/Associate Professor

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Stephen Pitts

Adjunct

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Nicole Quint, Ph.D., Dr. OT, OTR/L

Program Director - Occupational Therapy/Professor

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Jennifer Radzik

Adjunct

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Michael Reda

Adjunct

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Kenyatha Richardson

Adjunct

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Oaklee Rogers

Adjunct

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Gayle Ross

Adjunct

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Melissa Schaeffer, OTD, OTR/L, BCP

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Nicole Schwam

Adjunct Instructor

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Melanie Tidman

Adjunct

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Estephany Torres

Adjunct

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Dudley Yacinthe

Adjunct

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