COPE Director at the Dementia Hub by Oakwood Creative Care

• Feb 2023 - Present

Inspiring practical implementation of COPE evidence-based strategies to spark JOY and new possibilities for families, communities and teams passionate about embracing and creating more beauty and skill in how we walk beside and serve families living with brain change, especially a form of dementia. Starting with innovation and delivering of COPE Sessions in homes in Maricopa County in Mesa, Arizona. The COPE program is based out of Drexel University.

Dementia Hub Clinic Director

• Feb 2022 - Present

Innovating to serve those with dementia and their families, friends and care providers. Time to spark joy and improve quality of life starting in AZ!

Healthy Lifestyle Transformation Coach - Content Creator - Podcast Developer

• Jan 2009 - Present

This freelance journey began and continues to explore into new ways to be of service to the frontline worker in creative ways. 2021: Healthy Lifestyle Transformation Coaching, inspired by countless home health visits linked to poorly addressed lifestyle leading to mismanagement of chronic diseases, especially diabetes AND observation of the impact of stress on the frontline worker. 2019-2020: Podcast creation for Home Health Occupational Therapists, consulting. 2018: Online social… Show more This freelance journey began and continues to explore into new ways to be of service to the frontline worker in creative ways. 2021: Healthy Lifestyle Transformation Coaching, inspired by countless home health visits linked to poorly addressed lifestyle leading to mismanagement of chronic diseases, especially diabetes AND observation of the impact of stress on the frontline worker. 2019-2020: Podcast creation for Home Health Occupational Therapists, consulting. 2018: Online social media management, blog post content creation. 2009- 2018: Written content with blog posts, ebook creation, PDF product design and coaching. Show less This freelance journey began and continues to explore into new ways to be of service to the frontline worker in creative ways. 2021: Healthy Lifestyle Transformation Coaching, inspired by countless home health visits linked to poorly addressed lifestyle leading to mismanagement of chronic diseases, especially diabetes AND observation of the impact of stress on the frontline worker. 2019-2020: Podcast creation for Home Health Occupational Therapists, consulting. 2018: Online social… Show more This freelance journey began and continues to explore into new ways to be of service to the frontline worker in creative ways. 2021: Healthy Lifestyle Transformation Coaching, inspired by countless home health visits linked to poorly addressed lifestyle leading to mismanagement of chronic diseases, especially diabetes AND observation of the impact of stress on the frontline worker. 2019-2020: Podcast creation for Home Health Occupational Therapists, consulting. 2018: Online social media management, blog post content creation. 2009- 2018: Written content with blog posts, ebook creation, PDF product design and coaching. Show less

Home Health Occupational Therapist

• Aug 2019 - Feb 2022

As a home health OT, writer and podcaster, the "why" (borrowing from Simon Sinek) of it all overlaps. As a writer and podcaster, I work to inspire possibility and nourishment for the home health OT mindset. As a home health OT, I work to inspire and facilitate lifestyles so each community member can ultimately make more meaningful memories (not just medical appointments) from any home... and to be so effective at living in that lifestyle that virtually the only trips made to the hospital are… Show more As a home health OT, writer and podcaster, the "why" (borrowing from Simon Sinek) of it all overlaps. As a writer and podcaster, I work to inspire possibility and nourishment for the home health OT mindset. As a home health OT, I work to inspire and facilitate lifestyles so each community member can ultimately make more meaningful memories (not just medical appointments) from any home... and to be so effective at living in that lifestyle that virtually the only trips made to the hospital are for appointments not emergencies. Yes, in other words to illuminate a way of doing health care so that re-hospitalizations drop dramatically, home health communities find nourishment with the use of their skillsets and meaningful memories for us all skyrocket. Show less As a home health OT, writer and podcaster, the "why" (borrowing from Simon Sinek) of it all overlaps. As a writer and podcaster, I work to inspire possibility and nourishment for the home health OT mindset. As a home health OT, I work to inspire and facilitate lifestyles so each community member can ultimately make more meaningful memories (not just medical appointments) from any home... and to be so effective at living in that lifestyle that virtually the only trips made to the hospital are… Show more As a home health OT, writer and podcaster, the "why" (borrowing from Simon Sinek) of it all overlaps. As a writer and podcaster, I work to inspire possibility and nourishment for the home health OT mindset. As a home health OT, I work to inspire and facilitate lifestyles so each community member can ultimately make more meaningful memories (not just medical appointments) from any home... and to be so effective at living in that lifestyle that virtually the only trips made to the hospital are for appointments not emergencies. Yes, in other words to illuminate a way of doing health care so that re-hospitalizations drop dramatically, home health communities find nourishment with the use of their skillsets and meaningful memories for us all skyrocket. Show less

User Experience Consultant

• Jun 2020 - Nov 2020

Consult on usefulness of website, app, and content for effectiveness, ease, and improvement for increased impact. Consult on usefulness of website, app, and content for effectiveness, ease, and improvement for increased impact.

Home Health Occupational Therapist

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

Predominantly serving as an daily living coach with the skills of an occupational therapist offered to those who are ill or injured, but have returned home and need help in coping with the changes. Articles and e-books are created (as an entrepreneur) to serve in the revolution of growing high quality, balanced and engaging home health occupational therapists and potent health care professionals world wide. Predominantly serving as an daily living coach with the skills of an occupational therapist offered to those who are ill or injured, but have returned home and need help in coping with the changes. Articles and e-books are created (as an entrepreneur) to serve in the revolution of growing high quality, balanced and engaging home health occupational therapists and potent health care professionals world wide.

Home Health Occupational Therapist

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

Home Health Occupational Therapist

• Feb 2014 - Nov 2017

Assess home environments, daily routines and abilities to participate, overall medical and health status of clients and caregivers; Design and implement goals and strategies for improved daily participation, health status, safety, and/or independence; Collaborate with the client, family, MD, nursing, physical therapist, speech therapy, social workers, and/or dietician for goal achievement; Document initial conditions, goals, plan of care, progress and discharge conditions/recommendations;… Show more Assess home environments, daily routines and abilities to participate, overall medical and health status of clients and caregivers; Design and implement goals and strategies for improved daily participation, health status, safety, and/or independence; Collaborate with the client, family, MD, nursing, physical therapist, speech therapy, social workers, and/or dietician for goal achievement; Document initial conditions, goals, plan of care, progress and discharge conditions/recommendations; Autonomously manage case load. Show less Assess home environments, daily routines and abilities to participate, overall medical and health status of clients and caregivers; Design and implement goals and strategies for improved daily participation, health status, safety, and/or independence; Collaborate with the client, family, MD, nursing, physical therapist, speech therapy, social workers, and/or dietician for goal achievement; Document initial conditions, goals, plan of care, progress and discharge conditions/recommendations;… Show more Assess home environments, daily routines and abilities to participate, overall medical and health status of clients and caregivers; Design and implement goals and strategies for improved daily participation, health status, safety, and/or independence; Collaborate with the client, family, MD, nursing, physical therapist, speech therapy, social workers, and/or dietician for goal achievement; Document initial conditions, goals, plan of care, progress and discharge conditions/recommendations; Autonomously manage case load. Show less

Occupational Therapist

• Jan 2013 - Feb 2014

Evaluate primarily older adults for their readiness and appropriateness in returning home after an illness or injury; Design a treatment plan to promote returning home or collaborate to establish an alternative placement and ability to function in either setting; Collaborate with other disciplines for client-centered goal achievement and high value experiences; Advocate for systematic shift to even more value-based work, strategies, and experiences; Design, update and implement novel… Show more Evaluate primarily older adults for their readiness and appropriateness in returning home after an illness or injury; Design a treatment plan to promote returning home or collaborate to establish an alternative placement and ability to function in either setting; Collaborate with other disciplines for client-centered goal achievement and high value experiences; Advocate for systematic shift to even more value-based work, strategies, and experiences; Design, update and implement novel occupational therapy programs, or update current aspects to produce high value results. Show less Evaluate primarily older adults for their readiness and appropriateness in returning home after an illness or injury; Design a treatment plan to promote returning home or collaborate to establish an alternative placement and ability to function in either setting; Collaborate with other disciplines for client-centered goal achievement and high value experiences; Advocate for systematic shift to even more value-based work, strategies, and experiences; Design, update and implement novel… Show more Evaluate primarily older adults for their readiness and appropriateness in returning home after an illness or injury; Design a treatment plan to promote returning home or collaborate to establish an alternative placement and ability to function in either setting; Collaborate with other disciplines for client-centered goal achievement and high value experiences; Advocate for systematic shift to even more value-based work, strategies, and experiences; Design, update and implement novel occupational therapy programs, or update current aspects to produce high value results. Show less

Occupational Therapist

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

Occupational Therapist and Community Relations Specialist

• May 2011 - Aug 2012

Provide occupational therapy services (including screens, evaluations, and treatment in outpatient, acute care, acute rehabilitation, and home health settings) to fit both short and long-term needs/contracts. Provide potent and effective solutions to improve quality health care with occupational therapy. Build value for local needs in the community, including addressing home safety needs and collaborating with occupational therapy students. Provide occupational therapy services (including screens, evaluations, and treatment in outpatient, acute care, acute rehabilitation, and home health settings) to fit both short and long-term needs/contracts. Provide potent and effective solutions to improve quality health care with occupational therapy. Build value for local needs in the community, including addressing home safety needs and collaborating with occupational therapy students.

Adjunct Professor of Occupational Therapy

• Dec 2009 - Jul 2011

Facilitate learning and application of higher level personal and professional skills, especially related to occupational therapy. Courses taught include Health Promotion (Spring 2009, Spring 2011), Life Span Patterns (Fall 2010), Level ID Fieldwork (Summer 2011). Guest speaking on topics such as: Professional Development, Tips for Success in Graduate School, Tips for Success in Fieldwork. Facilitate learning and application of higher level personal and professional skills, especially related to occupational therapy. Courses taught include Health Promotion (Spring 2009, Spring 2011), Life Span Patterns (Fall 2010), Level ID Fieldwork (Summer 2011). Guest speaking on topics such as: Professional Development, Tips for Success in Graduate School, Tips for Success in Fieldwork.

Marketing Assistant

• May 2002 - Apr 2004

Interdisciplinary collaboration among architects, landscape architects, owners, designers, marketing leadership, clients and administrative staff to create project proposals, portfolios, brochures and deliver presentation. Developed written content for public education and story development to showcase design and purpose of projects and their design features. This includes collaborative work at Ciaccio Dennell Group prior to the BDCM merge. Interdisciplinary collaboration among architects, landscape architects, owners, designers, marketing leadership, clients and administrative staff to create project proposals, portfolios, brochures and deliver presentation. Developed written content for public education and story development to showcase design and purpose of projects and their design features. This includes collaborative work at Ciaccio Dennell Group prior to the BDCM merge.