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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Dacoda Anderson

Adjunct Instructor

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Alexa Bianco

Adjunct Instructor

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Anna Blazina

Adjunct

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Laurene Bowe

Administrative Coordinator I

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Jordan Bradley

Adjunct

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Taylor Buono

Adjunct

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Ricardo Carrasco, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Program Director - Occupational Therapy/Professor

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Mariana D'Amico, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Saige Evans

Adjunct

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Joanne Flanagan, ScD, OTR/L

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Lydia Fritzsche

Adjunct

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Conner Hansen

Adjunct

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Christina Kane, Ed.D., M.S., OTR/L

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy/Coordinator - Doctoral Capstone

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Dominique Kiefer

Adjunct

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Alicia Kopp

Adjunct

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Sheama Krishnagiri

Adjunct

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Shirish Lala, EdD, MHS, OTR/L

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Courtney Leiter

Adjunct

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Yu Hsiang Liang Paultre, OTD, OTR/L, CKTP

Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Chelsea Lincoln

Adjunct

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Jasmine Lopez

Adjunct

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Dianna Lunsford

Adjunct

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Amy MacDonald

Adjunct

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Melanie Mariani

Adjunct

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Jennifer Martinc

Adjunct

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Kristin McMillen

Adjunct

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Lee Meach

Adjunct

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Marianne Mortera

Adjunct

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Beverly Murphy

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

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William Ormsby

Administrative Coordinator I

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Daniel Pereira

Adjunct

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Amanda Pignon

Adjunct

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Jordan Powers

Adjunct

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Sherri Prosser

Adjunct

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Paula Rodriguez

Adjunct

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Kimberly Rose, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy/Academic Field Coordinator

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Kaye Rubio, Ph.D., MHS, OTRL, CLT-LANA

Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Brittaney Sargent

Adjunct

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Agnes Valentin

Adjunct

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