Master's Project Poster Presentations
These posters are the culmination of a 4-semester scholarly inquiry in our entry-level Master's Program. Each group of students are guided in the inquiry process by a faculty advisor.
Examining Diversity and Inclusion in Occupational Therapy Textbooks: A Critical Analysis of Race, Gender, and Disability Representation
Presenters:
Taylor Choi, OTS; Gabrielle Hershowitz, OTS; Alisa Salbert, OTS; Anna Todd, OTS; Madeline
Tawil, OTS;
Faculty:
Efekona Nuwere, Ed.D, MPH, OTR/L; Karrianna L. Iseminger, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Integrating Occupational Therapy and Mindfulness Practices in Chronic Pain Management: A Case Study Analysis
Presenters:
Tanisha Anderson, OTS, Alex Athanasoulas, OTS, Nissrin Boutalha, OTS
Faculty mentor:
Richard Sabel MA, MPH, OTR, GCFP
Clarifying the Occupational Therapist's Role in Families' NICU Transition to Home Planning and Process
Presenters:
Victoria Perez, OTS, Lauren Ramirez, OTS, Jamie Siegart, OTS, and Lauren Wainwright,
OTS
Faculty mentor:
Brigitte Desport, DPS, OTR/L, BCP, ATP
Enhancing Mental Wellness and Soft Skills Among Occupational Therapy Students Through Integration of Emotional Intelligence Curriculum
Presenters:
Frank Arlotta OTS, Jennifer Batilo OTS, Giovanna Coleman OTS, Danielle McGovern OTS
Faculty mentor:
Dr. Jasmin Thomas OTD, OTR/L, BCP
Examining PBL Curriculum Concurrent with Fieldwork I Experience
Presenters:
Nada Haikel OTS, Leah Miltenberg OTS, Karla Pennetta OTS, Alexandra Isabel Ramirez
OTS
Faculty mentor:
Dr. T’Shura Brown, OTD, OTR/L, CLA, BCCS
Motivational Interviewing in Healthcare and Occupational Therapy: A Systematic Review
Presenters:
Faith Cantillo, OTS, Katja Collier, OTS, Naraly Duval, OTS, and Elisabeth Martin,
OTS
Faculty mentor:
Dr. Daurn Tribble, OTR/L, OTD
Navigating the Shifts In OT Academia: Educators’ Perspectives on the Potential MSOT to eOTD Transition
Presenters:
Jasmine Namyotov, OTS, Kristin O’Regan, OTS, May Takahashi, OTS, Anna Todd, OTS
Faculty mentor:
Dr. Krystal Brewington, OTD, OTR/L, CPAM, CHT
Occupational Therapy Students’ Perceptions of Cultural Competency and Chinese Culture: An Implication for Education
Presenters:
Jenny Li, OTS, Justine Luong, OTS, Kelly Powell, MPH, OTS, Elizabeth Tung, OTS
Faculty mentor:
Dr. Vikram Pagpatan, EdD, OTR/L, CLA, ATP, BCP, FAOTA
The Effectiveness of Service-Learning Projects in Developing Cultural Competency in Entry Level Masters in Occupational Therapy Students
Presenters:
Julia Lavelle, OTS, Malai O’Keeffe, OTS, Habiba Shafa, OTS, Cassandra Yu, OTS
Faculty mentor:
Nancy Kline, PhD, OTR/L, BCG