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Team

Ali Kullback
Ali Kullback has been an occupational therapist since 2016 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2019. Ali has expertise in developmental delays, fine motor delays and visual motor delays. She has received certification in sensory oral sequential (SOS) feeding approach. Her goal is to grow professionally, continue close collaboration with an interprofessional team and provide high-quality, client-centered care.

Alexis Killam
Alexis has been an occupational therapist since 2021 and has worked at Rady Children’s Hospital since 2022. She has experience working with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and children with various developmental delays. Alexis has been a vocalist for over two decades and recently learned to play the piano. She is passionate about using creative treatment strategies as a vehicle to help her patients make functional gains. Alexis’ goal is to help increase children’s quality of life by helping them gain the necessary skills to participate in their most important occupations (while having fun!). Alexis is also excited to learn from all the amazing staff at Rady Children’s.

Angela Heard
Angela Heard has been an occupational therapist since 1990 and has worked at Rady Children’s Hospital since 2019. She has expertise in the areas of early intervention, developmental disabilities, sensory integration and processing difficulties, fine motor delay, autism spectrum disorder, picky eating behaviors/feeding and neurological dysfunction. She is certified in Interactive Metronome and has been trained in the Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding. Angela has been trained by Patricia Wilbarger on her DPPT protocol. She has worked in a variety of settings, including acute and rehabilitation hospitals, a neonatal intensive care unit and follow-up developmental clinic, public and private schools, private practice and outpatient pediatric clinics. As a nationally certified occupational therapist and a current American Occupational Therapy Association member, she aspires to continue to expand her knowledge and professional skill set. At the same time, she provides evidenced-based and fun treatment for children and families that will enable them to fully engage in activities.

Ann Marie Araldi
Ann Marie Araldi has been an occupational therapist since 1990 and began working at Rady Children’s in 2001. Ann Marie has worked in outpatient pediatrics, neonatal intensive care units, acute care and home health since 1992. She has extensive experience in neonate and infant development. She provides therapy at Rady Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and is a member of the Rady Children’s Pediatric Airway & Aerodigestive team. Ann Marie holds advanced certification in feeding and swallowing treatment and assessment. She is a member of the Dysphagia Team and Feeding Team, and also heads the NICU Developmental Committee at Rady Children’s. She actively participates in staff education, providing training for fragile infant feeding and developmental support, and is a certified lactation educator. She is a current member of the Occupational Therapy Association of California and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Bethany Russell
Bethany Russell has been an occupational therapist since 2013 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2022. Bethany is SOFFI certified (Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants) and SIPT certified (Sensory Integration and Praxis Test). She is also a lactation educator and has received training in the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) approach to feeding. Bethany has experience in working with children from birth through early childhood and has worked in a variety of settings, including the NICU, outpatient pediatrics, early intervention and aquatic occupational therapy. She is a current member of American Occupational Therapy Association, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and National Association of Neonatal Therapists. Bethany’s goal is to facilitate growth and development in infants and children and to support their families.

Brenna Mangandy
Brenna Mangandy, M.S., OTR/L, has been an occupational therapist since 2012 and has worked at Rady Children’s Hospital since 2022. Her areas of expertise include adult and pediatric acute care and rehabilitation, outpatient pediatrics, spinal cord injury, mental health, sensory integration/modulation and ergonomics. Brenna’s goal is to provide excellent care to facilitate growth and development for patients and their families.

Christina Hannawi
Christina Hannawi has been an occupational therapist since 2019 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2020. Christina’s goal is to continue to grow professionally and provide high-quality occupational therapy to children in order to help them grow and reach their full potential.

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Denise Hoover, OTR/L, CHT, has practiced as an occupational therapist at Rady Children’s Hospital since 1991 and a certified hand therapist since 2015. She provides therapy for a variety of pediatric orthopedic conditions, including brachial plexus injury, cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, congenital anomalies,  juvenile idiopathic arthritis,  orthopedic injuries, chronic pain and splinting/orthotic intervention. In addition, she provides consultation for Rady Children’s Hand Clinic and Brachial Plexus Clinic. Denise is a current member of American Occupational Therapy Association and American Society of Hand Therapists. Along with presenting at annual conferences, she has been an invited speaker for special interest groups. Her goal is to provide a comprehensive holistic program for each individual, with activities that are engaging and easily incorporated into the clinic and home settings.

Gabriela Dicarlo
Gabriela Dicarlo has been an occupational therapist at Rady Children’s since 2022. She received her doctorate in occupational therapy in 2022 and her bachelor’s of public health in 2018. She is a current member of American Occupational Therapy Association and National Certified Board of Occupational Therapy. Gabriela is certified in motivational interviewing and is a certified educator of infant massage. She is passionate about helping each client/family to feel supported, confident and capable.

Hannah Hollingsworth
Hannah Hollingsworth has been an occupational therapist since 2016 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2020. Hannah has expertise in developmental delay, sensory processing difficulties, feeding difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and various neurological and orthopedic conditions. She received her bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology at Ohio University and master’s degree in occupational therapy at The Ohio State University. Hannah’s goal is to provide evidence-based, family-focused care to children and their families in order to help children achieve meaningful participation in their daily life.

Kaitlin O’Hagan
Kaitlin O’Hagan has been an occupational therapist since 2019. She is a current member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Her goal is to treat every child as a unique individual, and she strives to equip families to feel confident in helping their little ones live life to the fullest.

Katie Tietz
Katie Tietz has been an occupational therapist since 2014, when she began working at Rady Children’s. Katie has experience working with infants and children with developmental delays, fine motor delays, feeding difficulties, autism, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida. She has worked in skilled nursing and sub-acute pediatric settings for medically fragile children, as well as in homes, preschools, public school systems, outpatient, and summer therapy camp environments. Katie received certification in the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol. Katie’s goal is to continue to grow professionally in order to provide quality services to children and their families, helping them feel successful and confident in everyday life.

Kimberly Arndt
Kimberly Arndt has been an occupational therapist since 2001, when she began working at Rady Children’s. Kimberly is a manager of occupational therapy and has skills in a variety of areas, including working with children with feeding difficulties, autism, sensory integration difficulties, and problems with fine motor and visual motor skills. She spends her time working at our outpatient clinic and with our Feeding Team. Kimberly is a nationally certified and a California-licensed occupational therapist. Her goal is to help children reach their full potential.

Laura Hopp
Laura Hopp has been an occupational therapist at Rady Children’s since 2014. Laura has talents in the areas of orthopedic conditions, hand therapy, sensory processing, fine motor delays and clinical reasoning. She is a current member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and Occupational Therapy Association of California. Her goals are to provide quality occupational therapy services to children and their families and help children reach their full potential while providing them with tools to participate in meaningful life activities.

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Lindsay Rowland has been an occupational therapist since 2011 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2015. Lindsay has special talents in the areas of developmental delay, sensory processing difficulties, autism, learning disabilities, neurological changes, including stroke, TBI and seizures, and neurological conditions. Her goal is to continue to grow professionally, work as part of a team and provide the highest quality of care to children and their families

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Lindsey Milligan has been a pediatric occupational therapist since 2010 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2016. Lindsey has special training in the areas of oral motor skills for infant feeding, sensory integration, treating children ages birth to 3, autism, RAD, Down syndrome and SPD.  Lindsey is trained in therapeutic listening, Handwriting without Tears, visual-vestibular integration and cranial sacral therapy. Lindsey’s goal is to provide a caring environment so that children and parents feel supported, enabling children to grow and excel in their daily life.

Lisa Horvay
Lisa Horvay has been an occupational therapist since 2012 and began working for Rady Children’s in 2014. Lisa has experience working with infants and children with development delay, autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, fine motor delays and feeding difficulties. She has worked in inpatient, outpatient, specialized clinics and in aquatic therapy settings. Lisa received certification in Theratogs and additional training in neuromobilization, hand therapy and infant and child feeding. Her goal is to provide education and support to families and help children reach their highest level of function.

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Lisa Lucero-Krier has been an 0ccupational therapist assistant since 2016 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2011. Lisa has special talents in the areas of autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration difficulties and fine motor delay. She is a current member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and Occupational Therapy Association of California. Lisa’s goal in working at Rady Children’s is to continue to grow professionally and provide the highest quality of care to children and their families.

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Lynn Melickian has been a pediatric occupational therapist since 1982 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2013. Lynn has special talents in the areas of sensory integration and early childhood development, with extensive experience in early intervention (0-3 years). Additionally, she has experience in developmental delays, fine and visual motor delays, autism and cerebral palsy. Lynn has worked in a variety of settings, including in homes, daycare, preschools, public school systems, clinical settings and sensory integration gyms. Lynn is certified by the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association in pediatrics. Lynn’s goal is to help children achieve their full potential, feel successful in their day-to-day life and promote their self-esteem and confidence.

Margaux Mariano
Margaux has been an occupational therapist since 2020 and has worked for Rady Children’s Hospital since 2022. Margaux has special talent in the areas of sensory processing differences, feeding difficulties and developmental delay. She is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Margaux’s goal in working at Rady Children’s Hospital is to provide family-centered care to help children reach their full potential in meaningful everyday activities to improve their overall quality of life.

Martha Graf
Martha Graf has been an occupational therapist at Rady Children’s since 2013. She has expertise in working with children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing difficulties, feeding difficulties, self-regulation concerns and fine motor issues. Her interests include using sensory tools to promote regulation across all childhood occupations, along with behavior management, American Sign Language and the use of technology to help children succeed.  Martha is certified in iLS (Integrated Listening Program) and Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, and she has completed the Level One Intensive Mentorship program through the STAR Center, focusing on Clinical Reasoning in Intervention with children with sensory processing difficulties. Her goal is to make occupational therapy a fun and rewarding experience while helping children reach their full potential.

Megan Anderson
Megan Anderson has been an occupational therapist since 2012 and has worked at Rady Children’s Hospital since 2020. Megan has extensive experience working with children with feeding, sensory processing, fine motor, visual motor, and self-regulation difficulties. She has been trained in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding. Megan’s goal is to educate and collaborate with families to help patients reach their full potential.

Meagan Dugan
Meagan Dugan has been an occupational therapist since 2016 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2018. Meagan has special talents and experience in the areas of developmental delays, fine motor delays, sensory processing and autism. She is a current member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Meagan’s goal is to grow professionally and provide supportive, rewarding, family-centered occupational therapy services to help children reach their full potential.

Megna Sahni-Patel
Megna Sahni-Patel began working at Rady Children’s in 2015. Megna has worked in various types of settings as an occupational therapist and was a rehabilitation manager in an east coast facility prior to relocating to San Diego. Megna holds Advanced Practice with the California Board of Occupational Therapy for Hand Therapy and Physical Agent Modalities. She also has extensive experience working in Rady Children’s Inpatient Chronic Pain Program. Megna’s goal is to help children and families increase their independence with all of their daily activities and to improve their overall quality of life.

Melissa Lambing
Melissa Lambing became an occupational therapist in 2006 when she began working at Rady Children’s. Melissa is a nationally certified occupational therapist and a current member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Her goal is to provide excellent services and assist children in reaching their full potential.

Mirabelle Giampaoli
Mirabelle Giampaoli has been an occupational therapist since 1998 and began working at Rady Children’s in 2005. Mirabelle is a certified and licensed occupational therapist. She specializes in working with children with delays in sensory processing, fine motor skills and visual motor skills and feeding. She also runs the Sensory STAR group for self-regulation and provides consultation in the Limb Deficiency Clinic. Mirabelle’s goal is to enhance the lives of the children she works with to the best of her ability and to continue her own learning process with new experiences.

Molly Koustmer
Molly Koustmer became an occupational therapist in 2001 and began working for Rady Children’s in 2009. Molly specializes in early childhood development, concentrating on fine motor skills, visual motor skills, cognitive play skills and oral motor/feeding skills. In addition to being an occupational therapist, she has a degree in education from the University of Arizona, where she studied special education and rehabilitation. Molly believes that a child’s “work” is PLAY, and her goal is to help children and their families be successful in their daily life.

Nicté Sobrino
Nicté Sobrino has been an occupational therapist since 2014 and has worked at Rady Children’s Hospital since 2021. Nicté has worked in outpatient pediatric clinics and has skills in the areas of sensory integration, fine and gross motor skill development, autism and developmental delays. She is trained in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding. Nicté’s goal is to continue to provide quality therapy that helps children and their families achieve their fullest potential through purposeful play, education and advocacy.

Paola Monroe
Paola Monroe has been an occupational therapist since 2016 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2019. Paola specializes in developmental delays, sensory processing, fine motor delays and autism. She has received certification in the Beckman oral motor and sensory oral sequential (SOS) feeding approach. Her goal is to grow professionally and provide quality family-centered therapy to assist children in reaching their highest level of function.

Robyn McMasters
Robyn McMasters has been an occupational therapist since 2007 and has worked at Rady Children’s since June 2009. She received her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Ithaca College. She has special talents working with infants and children with developmental delays, feeding and swallowing difficulties and fine motor and visual motor delays. Robyn has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in providing therapy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Rady Children’s. She has advanced practice in feeding and swallowing and is a certified lactation educator counselor. Additionally, she is a nationally certified, California-licensed occupational therapist. Robyn’s goal is to provide quality patient care in order to enhance the lives of patients and their families.

Sarah Dobosiewicz
Sarah Dobosiewicz has been an occupational therapist since 2012 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2014. Sarah works with children from birth to school age and has extensive experience working with children who have varying diagnoses presenting with feeding and swallowing difficulties, fine motor delays, visual perceptual/visual motor delays, self-care difficulties, sensory processing difficulties and chronic pain. Additionally, Sarah is a certified yoga instructor who passionately blends the synergies between yoga and occupational therapy for children and families of all ages and abilities to promote a happy and healthy lifestyle. Her goal is to continue to grow personally and professionally in addition to helping children and families reach their full potential through independence, education and support.

Sharon Kim
Sharon Kim has been an occupational therapist since 2012 and has worked at Rady Children’s Hospital since 2018. Sharon has special talent in the areas of pediatric acute care and inpatient rehabilitation. She is a current member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Her goal is to provide top-quality service to all of her patients and their families.

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Shilpa Shirsathe has been an occupational therapist since 1996 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2009. Shilpa has special talents in the areas of developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration, handwriting, fine motor skills, visual motor skills and visual perceptual skills. She is certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, certified in the Sensory Integration Praxis Test and is a current member of the Occupational Therapy Association of India. Her goal is to help children improve their quality of life and level of functioning.

Suzanne Settlemayer
Suzanne Settlemayer has been an occupational therapists since 1989 and began working at Rady Children’s in 1994. Suzanne specializes in feeding disorders, sensory integration, autism spectrum disorders and age 0-3 population. She is a nationally certified occupational therapist and has advanced practice certification in California in swallowing assessment, evaluation and intervention.

Young-Mi Moceri
Young-Mi Moceri has been an occupational therapist since 2019 and has worked at Rady Children’s Hospital since 2021. She has experience in developmental disabilities, fine motor challenges, sensory processing/integration and autism, and is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Her goal is to provide exceptional client-centered care to families while maintaining evidence-based practice principles.

Yuki Wada
Yuki Wada has been an occupational therapist since 1998 and has worked at Rady Children’s since 2007. She is licensed and nationally certified. Since 1998, Yuki has worked with children from birth to school age in the clinic, home and school settings by providing individual and group therapy. She has extensive experience working with children with feeding difficulties, developmental delay, sensory integration disorder and fine motor delay. Her goal is to help children reach their highest potential.