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

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Danielle Barber, OTD, OTR/L

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

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

Assistant Professor/Coordinator - Doctoral Capstone

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Ricardo Carrasco, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Program Director - Occupational Therapy/Professor

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Maria Chamorro

Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy

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

Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Ricky Davenport, Ph.D., OTR/L

Associate Professor/Program Director - Occupational Therapy

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Joanne Flanagan, ScD, OTR/L

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

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

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy/Coordinator - Doctoral Capstone

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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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Shirish Lala, EdD, MHS, OTR/L

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

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

Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Beverly Murphy

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

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Tamara Pinchevsky, Dr.OT, OTR/L

Chair - Occupational Therapy/Associate Professor

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

Program Director - Occupational Therapy/Professor

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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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Melissa Schaeffer, OTD, OTR/L, BCP

Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

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