Occupational Therapy Faculty & Staff

DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness

This state-of-the-art 30,0000-square foot education and research center is actively fulfilling its mission as a clinical training area for students as well as reaching out to undeserved rural populations.

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Occupational Therapy Faculty

Our Occupational Therapy faculty have expertise in telemedicine, alternative medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, neuro rehab, sensory processing, cultural adaptability, therapeutic intervention, playground accessibility, and nutritional therapy.
Dr. Donald Walkovich MS, OTR/L
Title: Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences, Department Chair & Associate Professor
Department: Occupational Therapy
Phone: 814-472-3899
Email: dwalkovich@francis.edu
Dr. Maria A. Colmer M.Ed., OTR/L
Title: Assistant Professor, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Department: Occupational Therapy
Phone: 814-472-3908
Email: mcolmer@francis.edu
Dr. Kerri Golden MOT, OTR/L, BCMH
Title: Assistant Professor, Curriculum Coodinator
Department: Occupational Therapy
Phone: 814-472-2791
Email: kgolden@francis.edu
Ms. Amy Hudkins MHS, COTA/L
Title: Instructor / OT Recruitment Coordinator
Department: Occupational Therapy
Phone: 814-472-2792
Email: ahudkins@francis.edu
Dr. Edward Mihelcic MA, OTR/L
Title: Professor, MOT Program Director, Research Coordinator
Department: Occupational Therapy
Phone: 814-472-2760
Email: emihelcic@francis.edu
Dr. Lorie Rowles OTD, OTR/L
Title: Assistant Professor, Curriculum Coordinator
Department: Occupational Therapy
Phone: 814-472-2749
Email: lrowles@francis.edu
Occupational Therapy Staff
Ms. M. Patricia Hurley
Title: O.T. Department Staff Assistant
Department: Occupational Therapy
Phone: 814-472-3899
Email: mphurley@francis.edu

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