Faculty
Dr. Eron Bozec, OTD, OTR/L, CSRS
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Bozec's dedication to occupational therapy spans over 23 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Rockford University in 1998, her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University in 2001, and her Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in 2019. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her advanced practice certificate in neuroscience from Thomas Jefferson University and her Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist status since 2013. Dr. Bozec's extensive experience with adult clients across the rehabilitation spectrum covers acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, outpatient, day rehabilitation, and driver's rehabilitation programs. Beyond the classroom, she finds joy in her work in driver's rehabilitation and is a certified driving instructor in Illinois.
Dr. Bozec's scholarly interests reflect her comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy. Her research focuses on upper extremity motor recovery through task-specific training interventions, implementing assessments into clinical practice, knowledge translation, and implementation science integrating research into clinical practice. Her current research includes exploring occupational intervention diversity in home exercise programs and therapist perspectives on diversity in interventions. Dr. Bozec's expertise in this area is well-established, as she has presented nationally and locally on neurological interventions for evidence-based practice, occupational therapist perspectives on diversity in upper extremity motor interventions, and manual development in knowledge translation.
Dr. Olga Nestor, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Department Program Director
Assistant Professor
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Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Concordia University of Wisconsin 1998
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (post professional) Concordia University of Wisconsin 2017
Clinical Experience: My entire career has been in pediatric practice.
1998-2018 I worked in clinical practice, community-based practice, and school-based occupational therapy.
Teaching Experience: Shortly after graduating with my OTD, I began teaching at Concordia University of Wisconsin. I wrote and taught the Life Span course and two of the three clinical courses that I have taught for over five years to three cohorts of students. My favorite part of my teaching experience is working with the students and watching them succeed beyond what they have thought possible.
Research Interests: I am a lifelong learner and I have many research interests. I am passionate about the benefits of Comfort Dogs and children with disabilities. The benefits of play across the lifespan and reducing the stress of students during high stakes exams using sensory strategies.
Anna Piskur
Administrative Assistant for Occupational Therapy and Exercise Science
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Credentials B.S., Bradley University: Anna Piskur specifically Majored in Management & Leadership with a Concentration in Human Resources and a Minor in Business Law.
Dr. Breonna Woods, OTD, OTR/L
Field Coordinato
Assistant Professor
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I have clinical experience in acute care and acute rehabilitation. I graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with a B.S in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, minoring in Psychology and Spanish. I received my OTD from Washington University School of Medicine. My research interests include addressing caregiver burnout and reducing hospital readmission rates. My personal interests include yoga and traveling - I am currently completing a 200-hour certification course to become a registered yoga teacher.
Adjunct Faculty
John Dudzik
Adjunct Faculty
Kyra Durek
Adjunct Faculty
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Kyra Druek earned her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science and her Master of Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2019 and 2021, respectively within the accelerated program. She specializes in pediatric practice with emphasis on sensory integration, visual perceptual and oculomotor skills, developmental delay, motor challenges, and feeding. Kyra currently treats individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), and various physical conditions within the outpatient setting. Kyra is a clinical instructor for the Level I pediatric and adult clinics offered through the Master of Science in Occupational therapy course work at 麻豆传媒高清 University.
Kyra is committed to continuously furthering her own education to best support her patients and the learning of students within the 麻豆传媒高清 Occupational Therapy program. She has proven competence within the AEIOU feeding training, several sensory integrations continuing education courses, and classes focusing on executive functioning. Within her clinical role, Kyra developed her clinic’s occupational therapy feeding program, which incorporates comprehensive assessment and intervention strategies for a wide range of feeding disorders, using a combined sensory and oral-motor based approach.
Dr. Megan Eads, OTD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Eads earned her OTD from Creighton University. Her primary areas of interest include assessment and intervention in pediatric practice, specializing in feeding, sensory processing, and movement disorders. Her clinical experience includes early intervention, school-based settings, outpatient clinics, feeding, assistive technology, and community practice. She supports team based evaluations for feeding clinic and medical and autism diagnostics. She is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program at 麻豆传媒高清 University. She teaches courses with focus on occupational therapy foundational content, pediatrics, evidence-based practice, and occupational justice.
Dr. Eads is an experienced home evaluator and has also provided services to adults with developmental, intellectual, and sensory disabilities. Dr. Eads has worked with the Brookfield Zoo to increase accessibility for individuals with autism by recommending environmental modifications, adaptations, and high and low technology supports to improve safety and participation. Inspired by her doctoral research in the Dominican Republic, Dr Eads continues to explore occupational therapy in emerging practice areas to increase participation and engagement for marginalized populations.
Brenda Koverman
Adjunct Faculty
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Brenda Koverman is an adjunct professor with a PhD in Health Sciences. Research interests include bridging academic research with clinical practice, and she is currently partnering with other faculty to study reimbursement strategies in innovative practice areas. Her other educational degrees include MBA, MS in Management and a BS in Allied Health with a major in occupational therapy. Brenda has extensive experience in hospital leadership positions and retired from Rush University Medical Center where she held positions of director of rehabilitation, post-acute service line administrator and assistant professor of occupational therapy. Her volunteer experiences include ILOTA director of advocacy, ILOTA president and AOTPAC board of director.
Leah McDonald
Adjunct Faculty
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