expressing equity through...
move 2 learn innovation labs
My first-year at the University of Delaware involved me taking risks by reaching out to labs to get involved in despite me not having any skills yet. Move 2 Learn took me in as a volunteer, opening my world up to the field that combined physical therapy, fashion design, and engineering. Move 2 Learn exposed me to research that focused on user-centered design, and to this day, I keep the binder from 2018 of Michele Lobo's articles to remind me that physical therapy innovations and interventions are rooted in the user-experience. Not only are these innovations reflective of the user-experience but also the manifestation of literally accommodating the needs of an individual through careful consideration.
lab involvement
Working with Move 2 Learn gave me the opportunity to work with individuals of different strengths - engineers, biology majors, fashion & apparel designers, pediatric physical therapists. The interdisciplinary setting challenged me to push my boundaries in what niche I can fill in my career aspirations in physical therapy. Thanks to Move 2 Learn, the path to pursue a PhD after earning a DPT has never been more clearer. Through the experience of developing sewing manuals for DIY alternatives to expensive assistive wear, I can further integrate fashion and physical therapy to create a more inclusive & equitable future for children who require such interventions.
