A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY!
Beginning in 2019, Rocky Mountain College welcomed their first group of students into their doctorate level Occupational Therapy Program. The Adult Resource Alliance recently welcomed our second group of students who will have the opportunity to complete their field work while gaining experience with a senior
Alexia Wilson
Hello, my name is Alexia Wilson and I am a student at Rocky Mountain College in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. I grew up in Eagan, Minnesota and attended the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire for my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, with minors in psychology and geriatrics. I fell in love with Occupational Therapy because of my grandpa who survived Polio as a child, legally blind and battled prostate cancer before he passed away. He was a true warrior when it came to living an optimistic life, aside from his health battles. His occupational therapist made it possible for him to be able to live at home until the last two years of his life. The OT helped make modifications to his environment and found ways for him to safely transfer out of his electric wheelchair into bed, toilet, shower, etc. Some of my current interests are: geriatrics, acute care, and neurorehabilitation. As a future occupational therapist, I hope to use my encouraging and positive personality to help clients recover, grow, and strengthen their skills needed for everyday living. 22
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population. Through this option, each student spends time with Adult Protective Services, Big Sky Senior Services, and the Adult Resource Alliance to gain an understanding of a variety of programs geared to seniors.
Jenni Giannuzzi
Hello, my name is Jenni Giannuzzi. I am a student at Rocky Mountain College in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. I am originally from Noblesville, IN, and I completed my bachelor of science in Kinesiology and got a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been interested in OT since I was 14. I began shadowing OTs in highschool and I loved how they look at a person as a whole and are client-centered. My main interest is in the NICU and autistic children. I currently nanny 7 children with special needs, two of which are severely autistic. I love being able to make adaptations for these children to make them feel as if they have autonomy in some situations though they need 24/7 care. It is so rewarding to see a smile on their face when they have accomplished a task that they have been working so hard towards. As a future occupational therapist, I hope to use my playful, fun personality to help children feel more able in their life.
