Occupational Therapy Alumni Class Notes

Marlene Handler (MS ‘16)

I am running a successful private practice specializing in women's pelvic health with 2 employees in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I am also starting to teach pelvic health to OT students this year! I recently did a podcast on the pelvic floor.

Jesse Hanwit (MA ‘67)

I have been retired for 10 years and now focus on community projects that I know make a difference. This includes the Encinitas Senior Citizens Commission, a Community Food Project and Village Encinitas, part of a movement to help older adults age in place. I recently received the honor of being appointed the Encinitas Senior Citizen of the Year!

Robbie Levy (MA ‘82)

I launched "THE WAVE" with Ingrid Smith, OTR. It combines neuroscience with ascetic beauty. Multiple color groups are available at Sensarooms.com. We are so excited to use our 80+ years of OT experience!

Ushentha Nirmul (MA ‘02)

I published “Social Structures and Their Impact on Leadership Development for Women of Color in Occupational Therapy in the United States” in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Kateri Virgilio (MS ‘21)

I’m the Assistant Director of an outpatient orthopedic clinic.