Lead Occupational Therapist
		
			Dani is an occupational therapist from Eastern Oregon. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Boise 
			State University and a Master's of Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University. Dani became interested 
			in occupational therapy after working with children and adults with disabilities doing outdoor activities such as 
			snowboarding, rock climbing, canoeing, and rafting. In her free time she enjoys reading, playing games, spending 
			time in the outdoors, and playing with her cat, Monty. 
		
		
			Originally from upstate New York, Leah received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University in Boston 
			before moving to Colorado in September 2017. Through her work in children's hospitals, schools, and outpatient pediatric clinics 
			she has developed a passion for helping kids with disabilities to succeed with activities that are meaningful to them. In her spare 
			time, Leah enjoys running, dancing, hiking and baking. 
		
		
			Kendra is an Occupational Therapy Assistant born and raised in Colorado.  She received her associates degree from PIMA Medical 
			Institute.  From babysitting to caring for her younger cousins, Kendra has always had a passion for working with children.  After 
			shadowing an occupational therapist she knew this is what she had to do.  Kendra has a daughter of her own who she spends most of 
			her off time with.  When she's not working Kendra likes to ski, go to the zoo, spend time with her daughter and nephew, and eat pizza.
		
		
			Brittanie received her Bachelor's degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Northern Colorado and her Doctorate 
			in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University's Denver Pathway at Regis University. Brittanie completed one of her 12 week clinical 
			rotations at Inspiring Talkers and a 16 week rotation at another pediatric outpatient clinic before graduation. Brittanie became 
			interested in Occupational Therapy when her younger sister received therapy services after being adopted from China. In her free time 
			Brittanie enjoys hiking, kayaking, painting, watching movies, eating tacos, and hanging out with her cat, Waffle.
		
		
			Katie, originally from Illinois, holds a Bachelor’s degree in English 
from St. Olaf College and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from 
Colorado State University. Katie completed her fieldwork experience at 
Inspiring Talkers while a student at CSU, and then went on to work in 
pediatric home health before returning to the clinic in 2019. She finds 
joy working with kids of all abilities, and particularly loves helping 
kids develop their play skills! In her spare time, Katie enjoys hiking, 
camping, skiing, climbing, and reading.
		
		
			Cari is an occupational therapist originally from Southern Arizona.  She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University, and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Creighton University.  Cari became interested in occupational therapy while working with children and adults with disabilities in adaptive recreation including water sports and adaptive swimming lessons.  In her free time she enjoys hiking, camping, paddle boarding, and cooking.
		
		
			Hayley earned her B.S. in Human Development from UC Davis and her Master's in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University. She moved to Colorado from northern California, where her love for Occupational therapy originated while working with children of all abilities in the outdoors and in clinical environments. You can find her hiking in the mountains during the summer, making macrame and baking bread in the winter, or roller skating whenever the sun is shining!
		
