Lynn is the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) and Assistant Professor for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Baccalaureate (OTA-B) program at Utah Valley University (UVU). Lynn’s clinical background is in mental health and forensics where she worked with interdisciplinary teams to restore competency, and increase health and wellness with her patients. In her roles in academia, Lynn strives to facilitate learning opportunities that will challenge her student’s thinking, encourage problem-solving, and help students build upon concepts, ultimately turning concepts into clinical skills. Lynn completed her post-professional doctoral degree (OTD) at the University of Utah in 2024. She is excited to serve as the Vice President of UOTA and work with other practitioners across the state to promote and advocate for occupational therapy practitioners in Utah.