Education

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, Boston University, Boston, MA
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
BA of Anthropology, Elon University, Elon, NC

Research

• Sensory and cognitive self-regulation interventions
• Sensorimotor interventions for developmental disabilities
• Transdisciplinary pediatric feeding evaluation & intervention
• Neurodiversity-informed intervention
• Trauma-informed pediatric therapies
• Aquatic intervention & water safety for autistic people
• Menstrual health management
• Use of STEAM education in pediatric intervention
• Community recreation programs for at-risk children & youth

Publications

Russell, H., Westendorf, B., & Frank, K. “Addressing Menstrual Hygiene in Occupational Therapy,” OT Practice, August 2022.

Professional memberships

American Occupational Therapy Association
Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association