… to you? Barbara shares: "The alumni mentorship I received meant a lot! Melany was my mentor at the Center for Cancer Risk Assessment (CCRA) at MGH, where I am now … and lots more. Melany is a great genetic counselor, which makes me excited about my career, as we received the same education and training. The alumni mentorship also … to you? Barbara shares: "The alumni mentorship I received meant a lot! Melany was my mentor at the Center for Cancer Risk Assessment (CCRA) at MGH, where I am now her …

… and social events that we engaged in over this past year. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and this year, I am having Thanksgiving dinner at my home with my daughter and her family. There is nothing that brings me more joy than being able … and social events that we engaged in over this past year. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and this year, I am having Thanksgiving dinner at my home with …

… for individuals living with heart failure in the acute care setting"  The basis of my innovative project was a heart failure manual designed to enhance the role of occupational therapy in … in the Health Professions. Both courses really stick with me every day in both my professional and social life. How have you immediately applied coursework to your …

… thanks for the many gifts that surround us. A little more than seven years ago, I was chosen to lead this remarkable Institute whose mission supports a future with … of your commitment, your tenacity, and your grace. Last year I wrote and shared my excitement about spending Thanksgiving at my home in Connecticut with my husband, my daughter, and her family. As some of you …

… than 10 years.  Why do you precept?    It prevents me from getting into a rut in my day-to-day work. When I’m with a student, they’re asking questions that challenge … and question things that maybe I hadn’t before. I love teaching as well. My father was a teacher, my mother was a teacher, and my husband is a teacher — it’s … than 10 years.  Why do you precept?    It prevents me from getting into a rut in my day-to-day work. When I’m with a student, they’re asking questions that challenge …

… I spent a lot of time reflecting on what I’ve learned and how I will apply it to my future practice. I remembered the triumphs and successes. And then, suddenly, I was struck with embarrassment when I remembered my failure in a lab simulation during my very first semester. Of course, the lab is … I spent a lot of time reflecting on what I’ve learned and how I will apply it to my future practice. I remembered the triumphs and successes. And then, suddenly, I …

… '17 Tell us a little bit about your current work?  Currently, I work full time at my private practice, Cognitive SLP, providing virtual cognitive therapy and executive … professionals and caregivers, some of which are highlighted below. What was the catalyst for your specializing in brain injury & cognition?  What sustains you in this work?  It was during my time at Spaulding Rehab Hospital's Inpatient Pediatric Program where I began to …