KATHLEEN MELEI, OTDS, CLIPP

16304 S. Fieldstone Pl. Lockport, IL 60441 | 815-416-8226 | meleik@huntington.edu

EDUCATION
Huntington University
Entry-Level Clinical Doctor of Occupational Therapy 2021
Capstone: Development of a Community-Based Program to
Address Older Adult Mental Health Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Arts Psychology
Minors: Gerontology and Biology 2018
Capstone: Prospective Memory and Emotion in Older Adults

Occupational Therapy Fieldwork

Level II Fieldwork
Parkview Randallia Hospital 2020
Supervisor Jill Linder
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Supervisor: Brandi Baker
Parkview Pediatrics
Supervisor: Holly Guenther
Level 1 Fieldwork 2019
Bowen Center of Fort Wayne
Supervisor Jaime Yates
Bowen Center of Pierceton
Supervisor: Maureen Lund
Sensory Connections of Fort Wayne
Supervisor: Samantha Bartley

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Living in Place Professional (CLIPP) January 2020
Certified CarFit Technician September 2019
CPR Training for Health Care Providers, course completion August 2018
QPR Training for Health Care Providers, course completion February 2019

RESEARCH/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Huntington University Fort Wayne, IN
Project Title: Development of a Community-Based Program to
Address Older Adult Mental Health Amidst the COVID-19
Pandemic
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Performed under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Rivera, Dr.

Laura Gerig, and Jill Linder 2019-2021

Project Title: The Effectiveness of Instructional Methods on

Student Preparedness for OT in Behavioral Health
Poster Presentation at ILOTA 2020 Conference
Performed under the supervision of Dr. Sara Best 2019-2020
Project Title: Occupational Therapy Student Preparedness for
Working in Mental Health 2019
Performed under the supervision and direction of Dr. Nathan
Short and Dr. Patricia Henton
Presentation title: Assistive Technology and OT
Presentation for students at Lemont High School 2019
Presentation Title: Community Reintegration for Individuals in
Prison: An Intervention to Improve Quality of Life and Decrease
Recidivism 2018

Saint Mary’s College South Bend, IN

Project Title: Prospective Memory and Emotion
Conducted under the supervision of Dr. Karen
Chambers, PhD. and Dr. Rebecca Stoddart, PhD. 2017-2018
Poster presentation at MPA Conference
Project Title: Developmental Psychology Field Research 2016
Performed under the direction and supervision of Dr.
Alissa Russell, PhD.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attended the IOTA Northeast District Meeting Titled: SCI September 2019
Cadaver Summer Dissection Lab July 2019
HIPPA/OSHA Training for Health Care Providers, course completion August 2018

INTERPROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Interprofessional Education Experiences September 2018 – January 2020
Research Assistant and Student Intern December 2018-March 2020
Notre Dame Family and Babies Study Fort Wayne, IN
Part-time, Home Caregiver June 2018-August 2018
Visiting Angels Homer Glen, IL
Part-time Caregiver at Assisted Living Memory Care November 2017-May 2018
Private Employer South Bend, IN
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Research Methods Teacher’s Assistant January 2018-May 2018

Psychology Department, Saint Mary’s College South Bend, IN
Writing Center Tutor August 2016-May 2018
Saint Mary’s College Writing Center South Bend, IN

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
HUSOTA 2018-present
AOTA Member 000004544714 August 2018-Present

AWARDS
American Occupational Therapy Foundation Scholarship March 2020
Program Participant Summer Institute for Future Scientists in OT
“Life of Mind” Psychology Recognition Award May 2018
Award to recognize one student dedicated to lifelong learning,
curiosity, and academics
Saint Mary’s College Dean’s Scholarship August 2014–May 2018
Academic Merit Award
Writing Achievement Award May 2015
Awarded to one student’s submitted paper

VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE PROJECTS

Guatemala Outreach with Joni and Friends Wheels for the World 2018

Sunny Hill Nursing Home Joliet, IL

Activities and Therapy Volunteer 2014-2018

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre Joliet, IL

Assistant Technical Director, Marketing, Sound and Lighting Assistant 2014-2018

REFERENCES

Dr. Jill Linder, DHSc, OTR

OTR at Parkview Randallia Outpatient Rehab | jlinder@parkview.com | 1-260-705-5293
Level II Fieldwork Supervisor and Expert Mentor for OTD Capstone

Dr. Katie Bergman, Ph.D.

Director of Notre Dame Family and Babies Study | kbergman@nd.edu | 1-616-281-2742
Employer for Student Intern Position, 2018-2020

Dr. Ruth Ford, EdD, MSBS, OTR/L, CLIPP, FAOTA |

Program Director at Huntington University | ruth.ford@huntington.edu | 1-615-943-4457 |