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Britney graduated in 2019 from Governors State University with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy. Although, she began her career working with mainly adults, she has always found a way to…

Taylor attended Missouri State University to complete her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science. As a student, she dabbled in both the fields of physical therapy and occupational therapy where she finally…

Arianna attended South Suburban College’s occupational therapy assistant program graduating with honors part of Phi Theta Kappa in 2020. She began her OT career in Early Intervention before joining Milestone…

After graduating with an art degree, Nick stumbled into OT while working at his former elementary school as an art teacher and 1 on 1 aide. Upon noticing how he approached &…

Becoming a COTA, Pam received an undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Equestrian Science from William Woods University. She was motivated to switch careers to help more kids like her oldest daughter…

Brenda graduated from South Suburban College in 2006 with her Associates of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant. She was assigned to two different school pediatric rotations where she was…

Belinda graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2015. Belinda continued her education by receiving a Therapeutic Massage Certification from Moraine Valley…

Jonathan graduated from South Suburban College, in South Holland, IL, where he achieved his associates degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Jonathan chose working in the pediatric setting during fieldwork…

Lexi has been with Milestone since 2017 where she initially worked as a Therapy Technician. In December 2019, she graduated from Governors State University with her Master’s degree in Occupational…

Melanie graduated from Governors State University in 2018 with a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Before starting her occupational therapy program she observed and volunteered in an inpatient rehabilitation facility…

Kirsten graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2009. Kirsten has always loved working with children and even went to OT herself at an infant since she is a…

Beth started out in the field of education and child care, beginning with her first job at a daycare center while still in high school, then graduating with a bachelor’s…

Rachel graduated from Fox College as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the fall of 2019. She is thrilled to be part of the Milestone team where she is able to…

Alison graduated from Governors State University in 2019 with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy and began her career with Milestone Therapy. While in school, Alison had the opportunity to work…

Tracy received her master’s degree from St. Louis University in Occupational Therapy in 2012. She understands the importance and incredible benefits that therapy offers in caring for her own son,…

Sarah Gallegos an employee of Milestone Therapy for over 3, very short years, graduating from Brown Mackie College of Merrillville. Her passion for helping children of all abilities has always…

Tiffani Grant received her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Governor State University in 2014. She began her career as a therapist in a community hospital before transitioning to pediatrics,…

Kelly always had an interest in working with children. After attending school to be an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Kelly found that she had chosen a rewarding career. Having the opportunity…

Lesli has her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and began her career with Milestone Therapy in 2008. Throughout her journey here, Lesli has worked in the schools, as well as…

Kristen loves working with children and becoming an Occupational Therapist was one of the best decisions she has ever made. Kristen graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2007 with a…

After completing her occupational therapy education from Utica College in upstate New York in 2001, Corin began her career in California working with children. A series of fortunate events brought…

In 2009, Colleen decided to make a career change and pursue a degree as an occupational therapy assistant. She graduated from Lewis and Clark Community College in 2012 and it…