Meet Some of our PP-OTD Students

Victoria Amu

An occupational therapist in Nigeria for the past 10 years, Amu is the president of the Occupational Therapists Association of Nigeria. She has a passion for neurorehabilitation, advocacy, and social justice. Amu is looking forward to making an impact on women’s health and is excited about the PP-OTD program: “Everybody wants to mentor you, and the mentoring plays a huge role in your development as a therapist and a person.”

Maria Lopez

“There are so many places for us to show the value of occupational therapy to pursue new and innovative techniques. Being part of the PP-OTD program helped me realize that I have that potential and that I have so many passions that I want to continue and expand on.”

Ryan Osal

“After graduation, I intend to start my own private practice specializing in lifestyle interventions for individuals with chronic medical conditions.”

Tara Warwick

“I’m really excited about collaborating with people across the country; I’m excited to the learn from the faculty here, and I’m excited to pursue my doctoral project and really learn about the literature and the research in occupational therapy.”