Occupational therapist
At Joya since 2025
Amy was born and raised in Massachusetts. She knew she wanted to be in a helping profession and discovered the profession of occupational therapy just before entering college, when shadowing a friend’s mom at work. During her undergraduate OT program, she had the opportunity to visit a special needs clinic in Nicaragua, Central America, with an OT professor and small group of students. The experience moved her to return after becoming an occupational therapist and take a 6-month volunteer position in Nicaragua as her first OT job. Upon returning to the States, she worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, early intervention, and home health. She moved to Washington in 2021 and has been in Spokane since 2022. She is passionate about empowering parents and families with knowledge and resources to help their children flourish in everyday life. It is fun to be back in early intervention and a joy to be at Joya! In her free time, Amy enjoys creating things, gardening, reading, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Studies, Worcester State University, 2015
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, Bay Path University, 2018