Rachael Fox, OTD, MSOT, OTR
Dr. Rachael Fox is an occupational therapist and educator focused on encouraging students to approach their education as a transformative learning journey with enthusiasm and open-mindedness. She graduated with her
Mental Health
Mayra Mendez-Schiaffino, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Dr. Mayra Mendez-Schiaffino received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University in 2016 after completing her undergraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Kennesaw State University in 2010.
Ellen Jones, PhD
Dr. Ellen Jones obtained her Doctor of Clinical Health Sciences from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She has experience in school health education, community health, state public health administration,
Melissa Rudd, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Melissa Rudd has practiced outpatient mental health care for more than 10 years. Before joining the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2022, she worked with Veteran’s
Kersten Laughlin, OTD, OTR/L
Dr. Laughlin is an occupational therapist who has a passion and interest in working in geriatrics, behavioral and mental health. Her passion for working with these populations stems from the
Julia Forsberg, MPAS, PA-C
Julia Forsberg is a board-certified physician assistant (PA) and educator focused on patient education and empowerment. She began her career as a PA in orthopedic surgery at Texas Orthopedics in
Kim Broussard, PhD, OTD, OTR
Dr. Broussard is an occupational therapist, researcher and educator focused on improving the lives of older adults.
Monna Arvinen-Barrow, PhD, CPsychol AFBPsS, UPV Sert.
Dr. Monna Arvinen-Barrow joined the University of Wisconsin as an Assistant Professor in 2012. Originally from Finland, she earned her educational qualifications in the United Kingdom, where she also worked
Susan MacDermott, OTD, OTR/L
Dr. Susan MacDermott has more than 15 years of experience as a practicing therapist and educator. In addition to her role as a core faculty member and Doctoral Coordinator in
Steven Gerardi, OTD, PhD, OTR
Dr. Gerardi joined the University in 2017. He previously served as the inaugural Program Director of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Brown Mackie College–San Antonio. Other past academic appointments include
Lacey Spark, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Lacey Spark attended the University of Oregon and Pacific University for her undergraduate career before earning her Master of Occupational Therapy from Pacific University in 2010. After graduation, she worked
Ryan Reed, PT, DPT
Dr. Reed attended Tulane University in New Orleans and received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1997. Dr. Reed then attended the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences