Healthcare entrepreneur, educator, and consultant with 25+ years of experience in outpatient therapy, home health care, and assisted living communities. Proven track record of developing exceptional healthcare teams, starting up new projects and service lines, and improving patient care outcomes. Expertise in business management, operations, marketing, staffing, training, and quality assurance.Key Accomplishments:• Founded and successfully operated multiple healthcare businesses, including Quality Care Rehab & Autism Center, Divinity Home Care, LLC, Quality Private Care, and Innov8tive Management.• Served as Doctoral Capstone Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan-Flint, in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program for two years, where she created course content, taught classes, mentored students, and was OTD Admissions Committee Chair.• Adjunct Professor at Wayne State University in the Master of Occupational Therapy program, where she taught Administration and Leadership for seven years and served on the Admissions Committee.• Oversaw day-to-day business operations as Chief Executive Officer of DeClaire LaMacchia Orthopaedic Institute for two years.• Medical Policy Consultant at BCBS of Michigan focused on quality assurance and audits, including testifying as an expert witness. • Managed and coordinated rehabilitation services at multiple skilled nursing facilities, including Medilodge of Sterling Heights and Sanctuary at Fraser VillaAwards and Recognition:• Macomb County Business Finalist for Trailblazer of Future Talent (2022, 2021)• Macomb County Business Hidden Gem Finalist (2022 and 2021)• Michigan Occupational Therapy Association Fellow Award (2021)• UM-Flint OTD Golden Apple Teaching Awards (2020 and 2021)• Wayne State University Special Recognition Award for Dedication, Service, and Support of the Occupational Therapy program (2014)• •Wayne State University, The Prism Prize for Innovation in Teaching Award, 2012 • Testified as an expert witness in trials involving Administrative Law Judges