CHERISE HENNIGAN, OTS

2056 S Lida Ln, Anaheim, CA 92802 | (951) 285-3466 | hennigancherise@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
An occupational therapy student with extensive experience working with mental health populations who is eager
to maximize collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical skills in a team-oriented setting.

EDUCATION

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA June 2020 – Present

Masters, Occupational Therapy
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ August 2015 – May 20, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Minors in Psychology and Sociology
Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Women’s Volleyball Grant

FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE

Community Based Telehealth, Level I March 2021 – June 2021

Thomas House Garden Grove
 Evaluated family and completed needs assessment via zoom
 Developed client-centered and evidence-based mental health treatment plan via zoom
 Implemented bi-weekly interventions with family via zoom
School-Based Pediatrics, Level I February 2022 – March 2022
Yvonne Harmon Elementary School
 Evaluated performance skills and client factors of a student with CHARGE Syndrome
 Collaborated with clinical instructor, student aide, and classroom teacher to provide client-centered
intervention
 Implemented play-based interventions addressing postural control, functional mobility, and
developmentally appropriate grasp patterns to a student with CHARGE Syndrome

SERVICE LEARNING & RESEARCH

Nurture Your Future January 2022 – Present

LLU Student Assistance Program
 Collaborate with faculty advisors and facility director to identify the mental health needs of LLU student
population
 Develop and design online, module-based interventions
 Identify and improve marketing strategies to improve student use of mental health resources while
combatting help-seeking barriers
Exploring the Impact of “Autistic Burnout” on Transitions into Adult Roles for Persons with Autistic
Spectrum Disorder August 2021 – Present
Loma Linda University
 Research Purpose: To explore the symptoms and impact of autistic burnout on adult roles, habits, and
routines from the perspectives of persons with ASD to inform the potential role of occupational therapy
as autistic individuals transition into adult roles. 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Crittenton Children & Family Services January 2021 – Present
Fullerton, CA
 Organize and clean storage closet
 Facilitate online Bingo night for girls group home
 CHERISE HENNIGAN, OTS
2056 S Lida Ln, Anaheim, CA 92802 | (951) 285-3466 | hennigancherise@gmail.com

 Generate and sort activity supplies, party decorations, donated Christmas gifts, and donated clothing for
individual group homes
University California Irvine Medical Center June 2016
Orange, CA
 Shadowed an Occupational Therapist working in the outpatient, inpatient, and rehabilitation units
 Observed and learned about the use of physical agent modalities for preparing the patient for
therapy each day as well as those used for specific injuries
Clara Maas Medical Center April – May 2019
Belleville, NJ
 Trained with an Occupational Therapist in different in-patient settings such as orthopedic, psychiatric,
neurology, and acute care as well as the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) and observed exercises
 Aided the OT by lending a hand when adjusting patients in bed, moving chairs to go to the rehab center,
preparing tools for patients to use, and interacting appropriately with patients and other staff members
 Appropriately interacted with other staff members and abided all laws and regulations within the hospital
Student Occupational Therapy Association Member August 2020 – Present
 Assembly of Student Delegates Representative

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) June 2020 – Present

CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support December 2020 – December 2022
American Heart Association
CarFit Specialist Expected completion: June 2023
American Occupational Therapy Association