Thank you to Beth Liakos and Heather Ladd for collaborating with me as site mentors on program development throughout this project. Your guidance and input were invaluable in helping shape my work and ensuring it aligned with the needs of the rehabilitation department. I truly appreciate the time you both took to provide feedback, share your perspectives, and help me refine the project so it could be both meaningful and practical in a real clinical setting. Your support helped me stay focused on the purpose of the work and strengthened the overall quality of the outcomes. Thank you again for your partnership, your insight, and for helping make this project more impactful for the department and the patients we serve!
Thank you to the Portsmouth Regional Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation Team for being so welcoming and supportive throughout this entire capstone experience. Your willingness to participate in in-services, complete surveys, and engage in the implementation of this project was essential to its success. I am especially grateful for the thoughtful feedback you provided, which was not only insightful, but instrumental in shaping and strengthening this work. Your collaboration and commitment made this experience both meaningful and impactful!
I want to sincerely thank Gabby Petruccelli for her continued support throughout this journey as my faculty mentor. Working with you has been an incredibly meaningful part of my doctoral experience, and I truly appreciate the time, guidance, and encouragement you have consistently offered. I am especially grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with you on an area in which we both share a passion. Your insight and expertise helped shape my thinking in ways that strengthened both the quality of the work and my confidence in contributing to it. Whenever challenges came up, you were always willing to help me problem-solve, think critically, and consider different perspectives. That kind of mentorship made a lasting impact on how I approach complex situations.
Beyond the technical and academic growth, I also value how much I’ve learned from you about leadership and advocacy, both inside and outside the classroom. You consistently pushed me to think beyond my comfort zone and to engage more deeply with the work and the broader systems we operate within. Because of that, I feel much more prepared and grounded as I move forward in my professional development. Thank you again for your mentorship, your patience, and your commitment to my growth. I am truly grateful for everything I’ve learned from you and for the time you invested in helping me develop as a practitioner and a professional.
Thank you to John Wilcox for taking on the role of the first ever UNH OT Doctoral Capstone Coordinator! Your willingness to guide us through uncharted territory made a significant difference in our experience and development throughout the capstone process. I am especially grateful for the way you taught us the role of learning through the nuances of a capstone project. Your guidance helped us understand not only the structure and expectations, but also how to think critically, adapt, and grow through each stage of the process. As challenges arose, your support and direction helped us stay grounded and move forward with clarity and confidence. Thank you for your patience, your dedication, and for helping shape this experience into something meaningful for all of us. I want to sincerely thank you for embarking on this journey with us as the first OTD cohort! Your impact will be felt well beyond this capstone experience!
To my Family and Friends,
Thank you for all of your support throughout my journey in OT school. Your encouragement, patience, and understanding have meant so much to me during this experience. There were many demanding days and challenging moments, and knowing I had your support made a real difference. Your belief in me helped me stay motivated and keep going, even when things felt overwhelming. I am truly grateful for the love and encouragement you’ve shown me throughout this journey. I couldn’t have done it without you!
To my fellow OTD students,
Thank you all for your support, encouragement, and camaraderie throughout the journey in OT school for the past 6 years. Going through this program alongside you has made the experience so much more meaningful. We've shared long days, challenging coursework, and moments of stress, but also laughter, teamwork, and growth. Everyone's willingness to help, listen, and support one another made a real difference in getting through this program together. I am grateful for each one of you and for the community we built along the way! I couldn’t have asked for a better cohort to share this journey with!