Lauren Frank

Lauren Frank, OTD, OTR/L, currently serves as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Genesis Health System since June 2023, and has experience as an Occupational Therapist - PRN at Encompass Health from September 2023 to March 2024. Prior roles include an Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student at Rock Island-Milan School District #41, where research focused on the impact of yoga and social emotional learning in Pre-K Head Start classrooms, and various internships at CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MINNESOTA and Mayo Clinic Health System. Lauren's clinical experience encompasses acute care settings, collaborating with large teams to implement client-centered interventions. Previous positions as a Behavioral Health Technician at Balance Autism and Direct Care Professional at ACR Homes involved providing support to children with autism and individuals with disabilities. Lauren earned a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from St. Ambrose University in 2023, and previously studied at the University of St. Thomas from 2016 to 2020.