Theses/Dissertations from 2026
Empowering Domestic Violence Survivors through Community-Based Self-Regulation Suppor, Xen Gabrielle O. Advincula
Amplifying Parental Well-Being: OT-Informed Support for Families of Children with Hearing Loss, Joelle Barth
Going With the Flow: Psychological Flow & the Mental Health of Occupational Therapy Students, Sydney Buchanan
Occupational Therapy Approaches to Mitigating Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF): A Scoping Review and Practice Framework, Brooke Carson
An Epilepsy Community Collective Towards Occupational Justice and Empowerment, Tyler DeButy
Enhancing New Mother's Mental Health and Confidence After Discharge, Breana De La Cruz
Exploring the Role of Functional Cognition in Early Psychosis Care: An Occupational Therapy Perspective, Angelica DeTata
Promoting Mental Health Awareness, Advocacy, and Occupational Justice for First-Generation College Students, Gilberto Duran Garcia
Healing After Loss: Maternal Wellness Following Perinatal Loss, Farah S. Hakim
Neurodivergent Well-Being in Independent Living Skills Programs: Impact of OT-Informed Resources and Community Programming, Grace Hepner
Kickin' It Old School: Connecting the Ages, Elyssia Lambert
Fostering Wellness: Developing Strategies to Improve Mental Health and Decrease Burnout for Professionals Serving Foster Youth, Amaya Dorado Ledesma
Connection For All: Supporting Neurodivergent-Accessible Sex and Dating Education, Emma Martinho
Supporting the Transition: A Summer Camp Model for Students with ADHD Entering Middle School, Anna G. Schene
Unequal Access, Unmet Needs: Rethinking Occupational Therapy in Private Practice, Meghan Smith
Learn as You Are: Equipping Key Educational Stakeholders with Neuro-Affirming Knowledge to Support Inclusion of Autistic Students, Jessalyn Sulamo
Clinician Perspective and Uses of Technology in Neurological Home Health Rehabilitation: A Quality Improvement Project, Sean Sullinger
Bridging Gaps in Spanish-speaking Individuals in Rural Areas about Parkinson’s disease, Fabiola Barajas Velasco
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Addressing Physical & Psychosocial Health Needs Within the Dance Community to Optimize Artist-Athlete Longevity, Krista Narvasa Antonio
Enhancing Adaptive Aquatics for Children with Autism, Arielle Bernstein
Understanding the Collaborative Role of Occupational Therapists and Personal Trainers with Young Onset Parkinson’s Populations, Anthony Cervania
Adapt & Thrive: Parkinson’s Training for a More Meaningful Life, Alyson Chew
Enhancing Response Through Occupational Therapy: Neurodiversity & Mental Health Training for First Responders, Haley De Los Santos
Supporting Co-Occupation Through Play: Exploring Park Accessibility For Families Affected By Disability, Serenity Edwards
Innovative Rehabilitation: Enhancing QOL for College Athletes with Post-Concussion Symptoms, Francis Gonzales
Assistive Devices for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, Maribel Gutierrez
Empowering Kidney Transplant Recipients: The Role Of Occupational Therapy For A Successful Transition Into Emerging Adulthood, Courtney Heller
From Plan to Practice: Enhancing Lifestyle Management Through Effective Carry Over Strategies Using Occupational Therapy Perspective, Josephine Hernandez
Promoting Effective Dental Care for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trina Hoang
Independence Beyond Sight: Occupational Therapy's Role in Promoting Functional Independence in Low Vision Communities, Kristina Holcomb
Fostering Community to Promote Health and Wellness Amongst LGBTQ+ School of Health Sciences Students, Lio Inumerable
Helping Prepare Young Adults with Disabilities for Successful Employment, Irvin Jimenez
Branching Out: Expanding Pediatric Occupational Therapy Through Nature-Based Practice, Sarah Kelly
Exploring Mental Health Utilization Among First-Generation College Students, Sophia Kohgadai
Enhancing Health Literacy Among Spanish-Speaking Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, Christie Ledezma
From Trauma to Triumph: Occupational Therapy Approaches to Addressing ACEs and Empowering Change, Kayla Livingston
Advancing the Role of Occupational Therapy in Diabetes Self-Management: A Community-Focused Approach in Stockton, Benjamin Angel Magallon
Traumatic Brain Injury in the Criminal Justice System, Molly McDavid
Empower, Educate, Engage: Supporting Hispanic Families with Diabetes Through Occupational Therapy, Luis E. Perez
Gym Inclusivity for Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Sergio Rodriguez
Occupational Therapy Home-Based Treatment to Improve Feeding in Kids With ARFID and Other Eating Disorders, Taylor Renee Sanders
Implications of Occupational Therapy in Veterans Returning and Reintegrating into Higher Education, Michael Siyluy
Navigating Sensory Challenges: Understanding the Sensory Experience of Adults with Dementia in Adult Day Centers, Bailey Stewart
Play for All: Addressing Barriers and Promoting Equity in Sports Participation for Children with Disabilities, Kayla Swank
From Heart to Eyes: Barriers Impacting Diabetes Management in LSES Areas, Robert Swayze
Form and Function : OT in the Beauty Industry, Sheng Kaitlan Vang
Play with intent: A community based-approach in promoting inclusive and child-led engagement with Easterseals Superior California, Margerie Vergara Vinoya
Reclaiming Your Body, Reframing Your Mind: An OT Perspective on Postpartum Exercise Participation, Abigail Waisner
Mindfulness, Meaning, and Mental Health: Occupational Therapy at the Heart of Community Wellness at ACC, Hazel Hyeonjin Yang
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Concussion Recovery for the Adult Population, Nikki Atis
Amplifying Success: Providing OT-Based Support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children in the School Setting, Liana Mae Atizado
Promoting Mental Wellness in First-Generation College Students, George Cardenas
Intergenerational Programming: An Initiation for Implementation for Individuals with Dementia, Joshua Dano
Queering Parenthood Through the Lens of Occupational Science, Cassey Dela Pena
Empowering Mothers: Navigating NICU Levels and OT Supports, Ramandeep Dhillon
Mitigating Care Provider Turnover for Children with Developmental Disabilities, Abigail Equinoa
Optimizing eating performance among individuals with Dementia: A sensory-based approach, Nazifa Fazli
Supporting Spanish-Speaking Parents Navigate Services for Children with Atypical Development, Anali Flores
A Day in the Life of a SCI, Jeffrey Garcia
Addressing Transportation Barriers for Adaptive Recreation Programs, Nicole Gargiulo
Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy in the Criminal Justice System at the County Level, Marisa Given
Accessible Travel Facilitating Access Capstone, Wynter Hale
The Incorporation of Universal Design for Learning and Sensory Support in a School Setting, Hailey Houck
Postpartum Health and Wellness, Estephanie Huerta
Un-barre-d: Decreasing Barriers to Participation for Individuals with Parkinson’s Using Ballet, Lauren Jew
Integrating Social Connectedness within Community Programs, Staphany Jimenez
Sensory Education Program for Speech Therapy Graduate Students, and Caregivers of Children with Support Needs, Julie Jones
Healthy Living for Older Adult and AAPI Populations with Chronic Conditions, Cierilyn Legaspi
OT Clinical and Cultural Preparedness Working with Gender Diverse Clients, Arthur Lui
Supporting UOP TRiO Success Students from the Occupational Therapy Perspective, Carolyn Ly
Imposter Syndrome Management and Strategies for OT Graduate Students, Lauren Magat
Highlighting the Importance of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation in Occupational Therapy, Victoria Maichel
Promoting Social and Emotional Competencies with a Trauma-Informed Approach to Early Education, Kaelyn O'Bryan
Promotes Children’s Wellbeing in the First Year of Life and Parental Confidence Through Evidence-Based Knowledge, Jocelyn Ong Najera
Health Promotion Within General Aviation, Nancy Smith
Increasing Restroom Accessibility for Transgender College Students: An Occupational Justice Effort, Gabriel Soto
Social Emotional Learning in Outdoor Education Programs for Adolescents, Brianna Swain
A Closer Look: Understanding Endometriosis and Pelvic Health through the Lens of Occupational Therapy, Brenda Vergara
Sensory Reeducation in the Upper Extremity, Angela Vides
Exploring Occupational Therapy’s Role with Unhoused Individuals in a Community-Based Setting: An Emerging Practice Area, McKayla Wallace McCarthy
Dance for Children w/ Disabilities, Alex Zamora
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
A Holistic Approach to Eating Disorder Treatment, Lex Acuna
Incorporating Principles of Health Literacy Among Spanish-Speaking Communities, Jesus Aguilar
Use of the Bioness Integrated Therapy System for Driver Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Protocol, Megan Asher
A Virtual Workplace Wellness Program for Remote Workers, Janelle Candaza
Breaking the Cycle: A Social-Emotional Approach to Bullying Prevention, Karen Cruz
Empowering Aging Populations: Exploring New Technology for Independent Living, Rogelio Diaz
Mitigating Foster Parenting Stress and Grief Through Structured Foster-Parent Led Support Group, Michelle Drawdy
Interprofessional Collaboration at the Pacific Speech, Hearing, and Language Center, Ashlyn Emberley
Creating a Bridge from College to University by Building Skills through Occupations, Katherine Enriquez
The Relationship Between Mental Health & Physical Health In Agriculture, Brenda Fonseca
Enhancing Lifelong Learning & Wellness Programs for Older Adults, Hannah Gantuangco
Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Lexi Herman
Empowering Stroke Recovery: Harnessing the Power of Healthcare Technology & Wearables, Tailar Johnson
Yoga for Neurodiverse Individuals: A best practice plan for therapists, teachers, and parents of children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, Mitchell Johnston
