MS/OTD Student Profiles

Learn more about our current MS/OTD students and see the completed work of our program alumni.

Current MS/OTD Students

Amanda Jacobson
- Term: Spring 2026
My OTD focus is Autoimmune Disorders and Mental Health During Pregnancy", and I do not currently have a work affiliation but am hoping to have one after I pass the NBCOT exam! Please let me know if there is an issue with the dimensions of the photo as I have the full version I can send as well.
Casey Dugan-Moran
- Term: Spring 2026
Work Affiliation: N/A

OTD Capstone Focus: Autism and Mental Health during Pregnancy.
Cynthia Hsu
- Term: Spring 2026
I am working on the project titled: "How do occupational therapy practitioners determine task complexity in activities of daily living?" with Dr. Goldberg, Dr. Nilsen, and Dr. Mendonca. My project focus will be finalized next Monday 9/22 after I meet with my supervisors.
Emilia Lopez
- Term: Spring 2026
Kaitlyn Louie
- Term: Spring 2026
Nicoletta Venetis
- Term: Spring 2026
The study I will be focusing on is ‘The Use of Virtual Reality for Enhancing Clinician's Professional Skills’ with Dr. Hamed. This study entails exploring virtual reality for clinicians using a reflective professional communication program. A group of clinicians will be recruited to enroll in a 3-day program using virtual reality on professional skills.
Meilun Qu
- Term: Spring 2026
Vincent Tripi
- Term: Spring 2026
"Trauma informed Care for Academicians."

"Develop a curriculum on Trauma informed care for Columbia faculty to utilize in their curriculum and measuring the effectiveness of the approach through data collection and analysis."

I will be working alongside Dr. Precin and Dr. Simon to create a program for CUOT faculty to implement with current Columbia University MSOT students.