What made you decide to become an occupational therapist?

"Early on, I discovered I had a passion for helping others and wanted to choose a career where I could make an impact on the lives of others. Through my volunteer experience, I found that I enjoyed working with the elderly, and when I made the decision to go to University, I knew I could improve the lives of older adults by being able to help them with the stages of aging as an occupational therapist. My mother was a nurse, and my aunt was a pharmacy tech, so a passion for public health seems to run in my family!"

"I was in an auto accident as a teenager and was hospitalized for several weeks. Following my release, I had six months of physical and occupational therapy. I met several amazing therapists during that time that really made a difference in my life as I coped with my disabilities. Through that experience, I realized I wanted to help others and become an occupational therapist. I graduated and obtained my certification about five years ago and have worked at the hospital ever since."