Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy
Amanda brings over 20 years of experience as a licensed occupational therapist, working across a wide range of clinical settings and age groups. Her expertise spans skilled nursing facilities, neurorehabilitation, and acute care with a strong emphasis on pediatric practice. She has provided care in school-based settings, early intervention programs, pediatric home health, and outpatient pediatric clinics. Throughout her career, Amanda has been passionate about mentoring occupational therapy students and early-career clinicians, and she values collaborative, team-based approaches to achieving meaningful client outcomes. Her commitment to clinical excellence and professional development informs her teaching and supports her students’ growth as future practitioners. Amanda’s scholarly interests include interdisciplinary teaming in school-based settings, increasing food repertoire for children with limited diets and parent coaching models.