
Maria A. Colmer M.Ed., OTR/L Academic Fieldwork Coordinator 814-472-3908 mcolmer@francis.edu | Expertise Areas in Curriculum include: -Industrial Rehabilitation -Biomechanics/Goniometrics -Back School/Body Mechanics -Ergonomics/Job Analyses
Research Interests include: -Effective Edema Control for Patients Who Have Experienced a CVA -Ergonomics & Technology and their impact on learning in Technologically-equipped and Traditional Classrooms. Technological Advances for Dairy & Grain Farmers With Disabilities
Professional Involvement: -Member, American Occupational Therapy Association -Member, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association -Past Chair, Commission on Education for Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association -Operations Coordinator for Pennsylvania Special Olympics |

Kerri Golden MOT, OTR/L, BCMH
Assistant Professor Curriculum Coodinator 814-472-2791 kgolden@francis.edu | Expertise Areas in Curriculum include: -OT Approaches in Geriatrics -Psychosocial OT throughout the Lifespan -Cognitive Approaches to OT Treatment -Occupational Behavior -Clinical Reasoning -Spirituality -Non-Traditional/Emerging Areas of OT Treatment
Research Interests include: -OT in Technology/Home Assessments -Distance Fieldwork Supervision using Video-Teleconferencing Technology
Professional Involvement: -Member of AOTA, POTA -AOTA Specialties Board in Mental Health -Numerous Local & State Presentations -Certified Infant Massage Instructor -Board Certified in Mental Health -Infant Mental Health -Certified Level II Reiki Practitioner -Advisor to Pi Theta Epsilon (National OT Honor Society) |
 Amy Hudkins MHS, COTA/L
Instructor / OT Recruitment Coordinator 814-472-2792 ahudkins@francis.edu | Expertise Areas in Curriculum include: -Activity Analysis / Therapeutic Intervention -Psychosocial OT Approaches -OT Seminar (OT 301/OT 302) -Introduction to OT (OT 102/OT 201)
Research Interests include: -Health and Wellness Promotion in OT
Professional Involvement: -Member of AOTA, POTA -OT Organization Mentor -Certified Level II Reiki Practitioner -Day of Reflection Committee; Relay for Life Committee; Special Olympics
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M. Patricia Hurley O.T. Department Secretary 814-472-3899 mphurley@francis.edu
| -Member of Saint Francis University Safety Committee for 15+ years. -Has attended a variety of Continuing Education Courses |

Dr. Edward Mihelcic MA, OTR/L MOT Program Director Research Coordinator 814-472-2760 emihelcic@francis.edu
| Expertise Areas in Curriculum include: -Hand Rehabilitation -Developmental Models of Practice -Biomechanics/Kinesiology -Sensory Integration -Leadership/Management
Research Interests include: -Retention of Allied Healthcare Majors -Leadership in Healthcare -Splinting Biceps Tendon Repairs
Professional Involvement: -Member of AOTA -Maintains 20 hours of clinical practice per month in Hand Rehabilitation and Pediatrics -Program Consultant at Windber Medical Center -Program Consultant at Indiana Department of Health & Human Services |

Lorie Rowles MS, OTR/L
Assistant Professor Curriculum Coordinator 814-472-2749 lrowles@francis.edu | Expertise Areas in Curriculum include: -OT Approaches in Neuro Rehab -OT Approaches in Pediatrics -OT Approaches with Sensory Processing -Leadership and Management
Research Interests include: -Playground Accessibility -Nutritional Therapy -Distance Education and Allied Health Professionals Professional Involvement: -Member of AOTA, POTA -Day of Reflection Committee Member -Relay for Life Participant |
 Dr. Donald E. Walkovich MS, OTR/L Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences Department Chair & Associate Professor 814-472-3899 dwalkovich@francis.edu | Expertise Areas in Curriculum include: -Administration / Management -Leadership -Ethics -Capstone Project -OT Seminar
Research Interests include: -Telemedicine/Technology -Home Assessments & Telemedicine -Alternative & Complementary Medicine
Professional Involvement: -Past President of POTA -President of POTPAC -Member of AOTA and American Society of Hand Therapists -Numerous Professional presentations at Local, State and National Level -Numerous Faculty Committees -Level II Reiki Practitioner |