Briana graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology. While earning her undergraduate degree, she discovered and fell in love with the field of occupational therapy. She earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, as well as her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Briana loves working with children and their families in their natural environments to help them meet their unique goals and participate in the activities they need and want to do every day. She enjoys thinking on her feet to support families in discovering and utilizing strategies that work best for them. Briana is particularly passionate about family-centered care, as well as research engagement within early intervention. When Briana isn’t working as a pediatric occupational therapist, she enjoys being active, exploring the mountains with her two dogs, traveling, playing and listening to music, and spending time with her loved ones.