Biography Hello, my name is Lily Blase. I am a first year student in the UW-Madison Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. I completed my undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Linguistics at the University of Washington. I am so excited to grow with the lab and explore different areas of OT! I am particularly interested in …
Biography Hi! My name is Rorie Braband. I am a Doctor of Occupational Therapy student passionate about pediatric OT specifically! I graduated from the University of Arizona with a BS in Public Health. Before coming to UW I worked as a preschool teacher and also taught piano and guitar lessons. I am very excited to …
Biography Hi all! My name is Tiana Edwards. I am currently in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at UW. I received a BA in psychological sciences at the University of Missouri – Columbia(Mizzou). Additionally, I worked as a health program assistant at Mizzou’s Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. I am excited to dive into the …
Biography Hi! My name is Megan Haas, and I am a first-year graduate student in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program here at UW-Madison. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa, majoring in Therapeutic Recreation and earning my Disability Studies certificate. I have a strong background working with children and adults with …
Biography Hi, my name is Marisa! I am a second-year graduate student in UW–Madison’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. I also completed my undergraduate degree at UW–Madison, where I majored in Rehabilitation Psychology and completed a certificate in Global Health. I am excited to be part of the Motor and Brain Development Lab, as I …
Biography Hi! My name is Natalie McDonald, and I am a first-year student in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program here at UW-Madison. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, majoring in Movement Science and minoring in Sociology of Health and Medicine. I am especially interested in pediatrics and working with children …
Biography Hey, my name is Zoee! I am a first-year graduate student in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at UW-Madison. I achieved a bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation at the University of Iowa. I hope to one day open a private nature-based pediatrics occupational therapy practice. In my free time I love to run, read, …
Biography Hi, my name is Nate Navarro, and I am a first-year OTD student here at UW–Madison! I graduated from UW with a B.S. in Rehabilitation Psychology, and I am excited to continue my academic journey at this wonderful university. In my free time, I love being outdoors—hiking, skiing, camping—and I have worked with kids …
Biography Hi, my name is Juliette Peña and I am a first-year student in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at UW-Madison. Before coming to the Midwest, I graduated from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas with my B.A in Kinesiology and then taught early childhood education for three years. In my free time, I …
Biography Hi, my name is Gabby! I am a first-year OTD student here at UW–Madison. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Psychology from UW–Madison as well and ultimately, hope to become a pediatric occupational therapist. Outside of school, I love spending time outdoors, whether that’s on the water, on a ski hill, or going …
