… for the leadership in the OT department and throughout the IHP who have allowed me to be me, to weave my sense of humor and advocacy throughout everything I do.  “After … means. Like most people on the planet, I had no idea what that meant, and it took me a while to figure out, through lots of different jobs, what my niche was. But here … for the leadership in the OT department and throughout the IHP who have allowed me to be me, to weave my sense of humor and advocacy throughout everything I do.  …

… last course, OT/CS889 Dissemination and Implementation Science, because it gave me the language and structure to implement innovation and helped tie together a … start your journey. I was empowered to incorporate a growth mindset that allowed me to find my voice academically, professionally, and personally. Why did you choose … up for an informational session on a whim and spoke with Dr. McKinnon, who showed me that my dream could be a reality. I chose this program because it offered a bridge …

… action steps that I was learning in class at night and bring the skills with me to work the following day. These classes helped shape me into the leader I am today. What was your Innovation Project title? Increasing … us about your Innovation Project. A fun fact is that my innovation project got me a big promotion at work. While I was working on the project in class, I had …

… time in the CSD master’s program at the IHP. I had amazing mentors who supported me in completing a master’s thesis project. I brought these skills and passion for … hospital affiliated university. Given my roots as a clinician, it is important to me that my research supports clinical practice. My research interests are in the … evaluate your long terms goals and the skills you need to reach those goals. For me, the research training in the PhD program is what I needed to progress my career. …

… and Learning in the Health Professions with Tony Sindelar as this class provided me insight into how to prepare for a career in academia and ways to make learning … on poignant and important topics that proved enlightening and cathartic for me. What was your Innovation Project title? Building Knowledge and Bridges to Enhance … be well spent. Between the faculty and the curriculum, this was the best fit for me. What are your goals for the future after you graduate? My plan is to pursue a …