I am a GA for the Office of Graduate Programs. I am talking with potential graduate students, mainly Occupational Therapy students, and discussing my journey at ACU. I give tours for the OT department and answer any questions potential students may have.

Principle Investigator. This study's purpose is to measure the relationship between range of motion and hand strength in various positions that are commonly associated with ADL. The study consisted of 18 males and 24 females (n = 42; age = 29.81 ± 14). Measured demographics, hand grip strength, pinch strength, manual muscle testing, and range of motion of the forearm and hand. Prepared and presented a poster at the 2024 TACSM (Texas Association of College Sports Medicine) conference. Submitted poster abstract for the ACU Undergraduate Research, Creativity, and Innovation Festival.

Certified to provide direct, one-on-one therapy to children with autism using applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. Support the work of a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA).

Provided childcare for various families, children aging from 2 months – 12 years. Over 200 hours as a childcare provider. Exemplified communication skills with the child’s parents. Continued education in CPR FA certification.

400 hours of observational work, with no compensation, throughout an occupational therapy hand clinic, pediatric clinic, neurological clinic, and inpatient. Observed and assisted in little tasks throughout the clinics and hospital of rehabilitation. Saw patients of all disabilities and learned how to treat and professionally handle each one of them. Learned insight on how OT can benefit a patient to help them meet their personal and health goals.