Roberta "Robbie" Lavery is an occupational therapist and educator with over a decade of experience spanning pediatric, hospital, clinic, school, and home-based settings. She specializes in early intervention, feeding, and sensory integration, and is passionate about family-centered care and mentoring the next generation of OTs. As a founding faculty member of the program, she is committed to advancing trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and fostering strong connections between students, clients, and the community. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband and three children.
Education
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Elizabethtown College
- Master of Occupational Therapy, Temple University
- Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Administration, Penn State University
Experience in Field
OT at UCSD La Jolla and Hillcrest Hospitals
Pediatric OT at Family Health Centers of San Diego
Pediatric OT at Optimize OT
Home Based Early Intervention OT
Professional and Community Involvement
- On the Care Team at Makers Church
