Christa Tober, M.S., OTR
Managing Editor
Christa is a 1995 graduate of the OT Program at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She has worked in a variety of settings and across the life span from peds to geriatrics. Christa had the privilege of working as the editorial assistant for the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) during Dr. Betty Hasselkus' term as editor. She also worked as the coordinating editor for the Journal of Applied Physiology. These experiences fostered Christa's commitment to evidence-based practice which she strives to facilitate as the Managing Editor for OccupationalTherapy.com.
"I love that I am helping OT's and COTA's access convenient and quality continuing education courses; that I am helping expert clinicians find a venue to share their knowledge with clinicians from all over the country; and that both of these ultimately strengthen our profession and most importantly improve patient care."
Fawn Carson, MS, OTR/L, ATP
Assistant Editor
Fawn has been an occupational therapist for almost 20 years and holds a master’s degree from Rush University in Chicago and a B.A. degree from Miami University in Oxford, OH. After working in a Level I trauma center in a variety of treatment areas, Fawn became a wheelchair seating specialist. In 2005, she received her Assistive Technology Practitioner certification.
"Working for OccupationalTherapy.com gives me the opportunity to communicate with many different professionals in our field on a daily basis. I believe OccupationalTherapy.com is promoting the profession and helping it move into the ‘technology’ age. It is rewarding to be a part of this forward thinking company!"
Michael Berthelette, MSM, OT/L
Vice President, Community Outreach & Education
Michael has successfully integrated over 28 years of administrative and clinical experiences in the fields of school based practice/pediatrics and early intervention services. As a co-founder of Progressus Therapy, he helped establish the company as a leading special education provider for speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy services. He is a member of The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and currently serves on the Board of Directors Region II of the American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) and as a collaborator on the Response to Intervention Work group. Michael speaks at healthcare conferences, has been a panelist at numerous Staffing Industry Analysts Healthcare Summits and was a consultant and co-author of California School Based and Early Intervention Guidelines for Occupational and Physical Therapy. He has sat on numerous taskforces for occupational and physical therapy, most recently for the Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL.
"As a former corporate partner, I experienced firsthand the quality of the continuing education opportunities and the impact they had on professionals in the field. I joined this team because I believe I can make a difference in patient care by introducing our CEU programs to professionals, organizations, businesses and universities."
Leigha Jansen
Director, Continuing Education
As an audiologist for nearly 20 years, Leigha has had the privilege of working in many different environments. From clinical settings to industry, she has always found a way to fuel her passion for education. Leigha is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Master of Arts degree in Audiology and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University with a concentration in instructional technology and distance education.
"At OccupationalTherapy.com we never lose sight of our mission to positively impact the quality of patient care through education. Working with an outstanding group of people is such an added benefit."
Brenda Pantalone
CEU Administrator
From three-year-olds to adult learners, Brenda has been serving as an educator for nearly 20 years. A graduate of Purdue University, Brenda has worked in early education settings, elementary schools and at the University level. She joined OccupationalTherapy.com in 2011.
"I love it when a member has a challenging question for me. It’s rewarding walking through the state or national certification rules/regulations with them and helping to make the process easier."
Suzanne Humphries
Course Transcriptionist
Suzanne has been a medical transcriptionist/quality assurance specialist for over 13 years. After graduating from Vance-Granville Community College with an A.A.S. in Medical Office Technology, she’s held a variety of administrative positions. She also taught medical college terminology courses for several years.
"Through transcribing courses, I get to learn something new and different every day. I like that the site is an affordable and easy way for professionals to earn their CEUs and offers so many wonderful courses to choose from."
Wendy Bradbury
Career Center Director
Wendy has extensive experience in healthcare executive recruiting and research/background screening. Having worked in the healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Allied Health industries, Wendy believes she has found her niche in sales and utilizes her recruiting contacts and expertise to work with allied health therapy providers. She earned her B.S. in Human Resource Management at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA.
"I really enjoy talking with different people and getting them excited about OccupationalTherapy.com. We have a service to fit just about every single person's needs."
Jill Connolly
Career Center Representative
Jill graduated from University of Minnesota at Morris, with degrees in English and human services. Throughout out her career, she has held a variety of customer service related jobs, most recently providing support for brokerage account clients and their financial advisers.
"I enjoy the daily customer interaction that I receive in the Career Center, both with job seekers and employers. In addition, the caliber of people employed by the company is second to none!"
Ronaldo Olivas
Director of Customer Experience
While at Arizona State University, Ronaldo worked for a program that utilized National Science Foundation funds to provide minority students with financial assistance within the STEM disciplines. He got hooked on helping others and today he oversees the Customer Service Department ensuring that OTs have the tools they need to earn CEUs and better serve their patients.
"The most enjoyable part of my job is having the opportunity to improve the day of one of our OT family members (customers and co-workers) by offering assistance and providing exceptional customer service."
Tanya Leyba
Customer Experience Specialist
Tanya has been in the customer service field for 7 years. Prior to joining the company, she worked for a local electric and gas provider, Public Service Company of NM, as a Senior Customer Service Representative.
"My passion is helping others in any way possible. OccupationalTherapy.com gives me the freedom to do what I do best – serving our customers is my specialty!"
Stephanie Miller
Marketing Manager
Stephanie has more than 14 years of experience in the hearing health industry. A former employee of Siemens Hearing Instruments, Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge and marketing expertise to her role as Marketing Manager. In 2009, she completed her MBA with a concentration in Marketing at Centenary College, NJ.
"I'm always learning something new either in healthcare, technology or marketing. The best part is I often get to share new information, best practices, applications, etc., with others."
Craig Knowles
Senior Project Manager
With a BSc in Computer Science, an MSc in Computer Graphics, and 15 years of web experience, Craig guides the design and management of large, complex projects that cross multiple disciplines. He has a particular affinity for training, simulation, and creative projects in general.
"Working with some of the best and most-respected individuals in their respective fields is very rewarding."
Alan Blount
Director of Development and IT
Alan has been professionally making Web applications since 2004 and playing with Web technologies since 1997. Prior to joining the company, he worked on a large intranet at Mercer HR Consulting, developed a variety of Web applications for clients at Via Studios, and served in several technology support roles. At OccupationalTherapy.com, he oversees the development of large Web applications built on LEMP technologies.
"This company is ready to move forward all the time, it listens, it innovates, and its main function is to provide valuable services which help our collective health."
Bill LaCalle
Cofounder and Chief Strategy Officer
Bill founded OccupationalTherapy.com with his wife Aimee in 2011. He is a graduate of the business school at the University of Texas at Austin.
"I love working with this amazing group of people! It's so fun to be able to make a difference in people’s lives; from the professionals we serve to the patients they serve."
Kevin Havens
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin has more than 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, operations, management, and manufacturing both nationally and internationally and has worked for a variety of successful companies including small entrepreneurships, mid-market organizations, and publicly-traded corporations. Kevin earned his B.A. in Journalism from The Ohio State University.
"My objective continues to be centered on creating an efficient, resilient, and profitable organization where individuals enjoy what they do, support one another, and strive daily to fulfill our mission - to provide the professionals we serve with the latest tools and resources to better serve the patients in their care."
Stacy L. Williams Ph.D.
Chief Operations Officer
Stacy is the Chief Operating Officer for Allied Health Media and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research focuses on integrating simulation technology into the field of speech-language pathology by providing clients and professionals with cutting edge media applications.
"Every day I get to do what I love - develop innovative online technology applications for the allied health professions that provide a valuable service and resource to clinicians across the world. I'm proud to be a part of that innovation and to work with such talented people."
Paul Dybala, Ph.D.
Chief Web Officer - Allied Health Media
Paul earned a PhD in Audiology from the University of Texas at Dallas - Callier Center, were he also worked as a clinical audiologist fitting children and adults with hearing aids for almost 10 years. Considered one of the profession’s internet pioneers, Paul established some of the seminal websites for audiologists. He has written and presented extensively on the topic of hearing care and the internet.
"My passion is making the Internet a useful tool for Occupational Therapy professionals and the patients they serve."
