Kelsey Skey
Kelsey Skey knew there were more leadership opportunities within her company, Godfather’s Pizza, Inc. But she’d need experience. That’s when she discovered the Master of Science in Organizational... Learn More »
Madison Duran
Madison Duran’s first exposure to occupational therapy was a life-changing experience. Her grandmother had cancer.
“During that traumatic and sad time, the therapists made a difference in her life... Learn More »
Sam Homan
Sam Homan initially attended college to become a nurse. But after his first clinical rotation, he changed his mind. “I got exposed to occupational therapy and fell in love with it,” he said.
After... Learn More »
Lilly Alfaro
Lilly Alfaro planned to attend medical school after earning her undergraduate degree in kinesiology. Then, she was injured while playing intramural rugby, causing her to see an occupational therapist... Learn More »
Michelle Davidson
As Michelle Davidson, a graduate student at College of Saint Mary, was developing her capstone project, she decided to draw on her own experience: ice skating.
Michelle planned Skating Away Stress: A... Learn More »
Ethan Goetzinger
When Ethan Goetzinger sought a graduate program to advance his education, he had to look no further than his sister, Allison, for inspiration.
Allison, a 2022 College of Saint Mary graduate,... Learn More »
Maggie Feehan
When choosing a college, Maggie Feehan was looking for an athletic opportunity and a high academic standard in the healthcare field. She found both at College of Saint Mary.
“My journey at College of... Learn More »
Larissa Buster
Larissa Buster applied as a residence assistant during her senior year at Wayne State College. That decision led her to a career in higher education and residence life.
The Lincoln, Neb. native, who... Learn More »
Altovise White
Altovise White worked as a massage therapist for about 15 years before deciding to make a career change.
“I knew that many of my clients were more therapeutic massage than relaxation,” the 38-year-... Learn More »
Elisabeth Weatherly
During high school, Elisabeth Weatherly had to undergo double hip surgery, which required her to go through rehabilitation. That’s when she discovered occupational therapy – the hands-on career the... Learn More »
Taylor Sweigart
After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Taylor Sweigart knew she wanted to stay in Nebraska for graduate school. She applied to all the colleges offering physician assistant studies... Learn More »
Jeremy Jackson
After attending a large state university, Jeremy Jackson was looking for a smaller campus with small class sizes for graduate school. He found that in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at... Learn More »
Rebecca Meusch
Rebecca Meusch understands the importance of preventative healthcare, especially in rural areas. It’s one of the reasons she chose to become a physician assistant.
The Bellwood, Neb., native was... Learn More »
Dmieflur Hunter
Three years into his undergraduate degree in computer science, Dmieflur Hunter realized he wanted to do something different. “I had a friend who introduced me to occupational therapy,” Dmieflur said... Learn More »
Precious Awopetu
As an undergraduate, Precious Awopetu was pursuing a degree in nursing when he met a friend who was studying to become an occupational therapist.
“I was intrigued,” he said. “I did my research about... Learn More »
