Preparing Your Doctoral Capstone

Pamela A. Kasyan-Howe, a DCC with over 20 years in higher education, has developed curriculum for associate to doctoral programs. She has held roles as program director, academic fieldwork coordinator, and doctoral coordinator. Pamela has served as an AOTA doctoral mentor, Chair of FLOTEC, and FOTA SIS Chair for Fieldwork and Capstone Education. She has published and presented at state, national, and international venues on fieldwork, doctoral capstone, ethics, and leadership.

Kristin Domville is a DCC at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Miami campus. Her extensive experience in clinical practice and academic leadership underscores her commitment to advancing the field of occupational therapy and mentoring the next generation of OT practitioners.

Michael A. Pizzi developed one of NY's first OTD programs and is a former DCC. He received the Award for Excellence in the advancement of Occupational Therapy and became one of the youngest Fellows of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, given to those who demonstrate scholarship, leadership, and service. Dr. Pizzi was guest editor for AJOT special issues on HIV/AIDS, childhood obesity, and health, well-being, and quality of life, and created the Pizzi Health and Wellness Assessment.