Category: Occupational Therapy
OT student finds a new occupation in repurposing
Occupational therapy student Clancy Hesseltine stumbled onto a new occupation during her first semester at UNMC in Kearney. Let her tell you the story… I started Hesseltine Halters in my first semester of occupational therapy school as a class assignment for which I had to learn a new occupation. I knew I wanted something unique, […]
May 6, 2022
Welcome new staff: Carly Wacker
Carly Wacker, BA, recently joined our staff in the Division of Occupational Therapy Education. Here’s more about Carly in her own words: I was born and raised in Wayne, NE, and attended college at SUNY Buffalo in Buffalo, NY where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. I have spent the last […]
Feb 15, 2022
Welcome new faculty: Molly McCarthy, PhD
Molly McCarthy, PhD, MPH, recently joined the College of Allied Health Professions in the Division of Occupational Therapy Education. Dr. McCarthy teaches evidence-based practice, grant writing, and a systematic review class in the OTD curriculum. Her ongoing research addresses diversity and inclusion in occupational therapy as well as support for mothers of infants in the […]
Nov 10, 2021
Welcome new faculty: Nicole Martino
Nicole Martino, PhD, OTR/L, recently joined our occupational therapy faculty. Here’s more about Dr. Martino in her own words: I am excited to join the Division of Occupational Therapy Education at UNMC combining my experience and knowledge as a clinician and translational health scientist. After earning a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Colorado State […]
Oct 7, 2021
Welcome new faculty: Stacy Smallfield
Stacy Smallfield, DrOT, MSOT, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, recently joined our occupational therapy faculty. Here’s more about Dr. Smallfield in her own words: “I am thrilled to be joining the Division of Occupational Therapy Education at UNMC! I am excited to bring my previous experience in OT and academia to this new endeavor and look forward […]
Jun 3, 2021
Join the Alumni Association Online Community
Alumni and students now have a dedicated online community to connect for networking, mentoring, interprofessional groups, and discussion boards. The community, UNMC Alumni Connections, is managed by the Alumni Relations Office and was created in partnership with industry leader, PeopleGrove. It was first made available to alumni earlier this month. Individuals who are interested in […]
Apr 14, 2021
Welcome new faculty: McKenzie Behrendt, OTR/L, OTD
McKenzie Behrendt, OTR/L, OTD, is a new assistant professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy Education. Here’s more about McKenzie in her own words: Being part of developing the UNMC OTD Program… slightly daunting? Yes… extremely exhilarating? YES!… a dream come true? Absolutely! I am eager and humbled to be a part of this CAHP […]
Apr 2, 2021
Welcome new faculty: Leah Stade
Leah Stade, OTD, OTR/L, is new faculty in our Occupational Therapy program. Learn more about Leah in her own words: “I am delighted to join the UNMC Family! The excitement around developing an Occupational Therapy Doctorate educational program is an honor to experience. The reputation of UNMC in Nebraska and beyond, makes working for this […]
May 18, 2020
