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 opportunity to provide an environment where individuals feel empowered, supported and motivated to learn (or re-learn) the skills needed for engagement in one’s meaningful and
Elizabeth (Liz) Wagner graduated from the University of Southern California occupational therapy program and since then has been practicing within several different settings. Wagner started in school-based private practice, with an emphasis on sensory integration for three years. She then took an opportunity to work for the U.S. Army in Germany, helping to develop a
Dr. Jennie DiGrado is an Assistant Professor for the Master of Occupational Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences San Marcos, CA campus. She received her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from Colorado State University and her doctorate in occupational therapy from Creighton University. She has worked clinically in a variety
Dr. Khan-Farooqi serves as a Doctorate Capstone Coordinator at the USAHS Austin campus. She holds a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Washington University and a PhD in Education from Walden University. Her scholarly and clinical interests center on the physical, psychosocial, and emotional well-being of women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, as well as
Dr. Terri Roberts brings 20 years of clinical experience to her position as a practitioner specializing in burns, hand therapy and lymphedema. She teaches Orthotics and Prosthetics, Physical Agent Modalities and Clinical Applications in Adulthood. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Roberts is the Assistant Program Director for the MOT/OTD Flex and Residential programs.
Dr. Erin Schwier is the Associate Dean for the Occupational Therapy programs at USAHS. She also serves as the OT Program Director on the San Marcos, CA campus and is an Associate Professor. She brings more than 20 years of experience working with children with disabilities and their families to her position. She previously worked
Maureen Johnson, PhD, MS, OT/L, BCPR, C/NDT, known as “Dr. Mo,” received her bachelors and post-professional master’s in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University and her Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a focus on learning, instruction and innovation. She has more than 30 years of experience with a variety of patient populations primarily
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 visiting instructor in the Exercise Science program at Saint Mary’s University, an adjunct faculty member in the Baylor University/U.S. Army Doctor of Science in Occupational
Dr. Pamela Ann Kasyan-Howe received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Florida in 1993, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Florida International University in 1997, and a post professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from South University in 2016. She received an Education Specialist degree for Computing Technologies in Education from
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 in community mental health practice and presented at the annual American Occupational Therapy Association conference on occupational therapy groups for early intervention and treatment of
Dr. Jennifer Susong Crowder joined USAHS in 2015 as a contributing faculty member and transitioned to program director and associate professor for the PPOTD program in 2024. In her role, she coordinates PPOTD capstone projects. Additionally, she works as a scientific review officer leading peer review for federally funded research. Prior to joining the University,
Dr. Cody Cox joined the Occupational Therapy program’s core faculty in 2017. With clinical experience in geriatrics, mental health and student education, she has worked in rehabilitation, acute care, outpatient and home health settings. Dr. Cox was the occupational therapy assistant program director at South University in Richmond, VA, and Kaplan College in Jacksonville,