THE P.I.
Jewel Crasta, PhD, OTR/L (She/her)
Dr. Crasta is an assistant professor in the Occupational Therapy Division at The Ohio State University. Dr. Crasta is a rehabilitation scientist with training in clinical neuroscience who studies brain-behavior relationships in children with neurodevelopmental differences. Dr. Crasta’s primary research focuses on examining the relationship between attention and sensory processing in autism using neuroimaging tools such as electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). She is passionate about bridging basic neuroscience research and everyday clinical occupational therapy practice.
GRADUATE STUDENTS:
Amy Watson-Grace
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Degree Program: The Ohio State University; Doctorate in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Previous Education: Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy – Chatham University
Master of Occupational Therapy – Chatham University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Capital University
Professional Goals: I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of the culture of scientific discovery at OSU’s nationally ranked OT program and to be mentored by Dr. Jewel Crasta, and other HRS interdisciplinary research faculty, toward the development of pedagogical and investigational skills. My overarching goal upon completing the OSU HRS PhD program is to apply what I have learned as an experienced practitioner toward advancing the science of occupational therapy through conducting original research and disseminating discoveries and knowledge to students, professionals, and other stakeholders via publications, professional presentations, and a role in academia.
Katarina Garibian
Hometown: Maineville, OH
Dual Degree Program: The Ohio State University; Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Doctorate of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Previous Education: Bachelor of Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with a Medical Laboratory Science Concentration – Oakland University
Professional Goals: I am thrilled to be a part of this wonderful team at OSU as I study to become an occupational therapist specializing in neurodevelopmental conditions. Withhn the HRS PhD program, I intend to conduct clinical research in identifying current evidence-based practices for autism spectrum conditions in OT and review how they can be best implemented to ensure overall quality of life.
Madison Rader
Hometown: Powell, Ohio
Degree Program: The Ohio State University; Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
Professional Goals: I am a first-year graduate student earning my degree in occupational therapy, with hopes eventually to obtain a specialization in neurology. In the future, I have an interest in working with children with neurodevelopmental differences, and I am thrilled to be a part of the NeuRO Lab and continue my development as a student, researcher, and future occupational therapist.
Eve Ambrosio
Hometown: Marlboro, NJ
Degree Program: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program (First Year Student)
Professional Goals: After graduating I would like to explore the neurological aspects of developmental disabilities and/or work with children in an outpatient setting.
Grace Gawrych
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Degree Program: The Ohio State University; Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
Professional Goals: I’m currently a student in the OTD program and want to gain more exposure into the neuro side of Occupational Therapy, as that’s something that’s interested me for years. I’ve worked with kids for years and in multiple different settings, and I’d love to continue working with that age group once I graduate and become a registered OT. My hopes for after graduation are to work as a travel OT for a couple years and then finding an inpatient/outpatient pediatric setting close to home.
Elise Coneglio (She/her)
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Degree Program: The Ohio State University; Bachelor’s of Science in Health Sciences and minor in Psychology
Previous Education: Metro High School
Professional Goals: Graduate from a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program and pursue a research specialization
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:
Natalie Huryn
Hometown: Cuyahoga Falls
Degree Program: The Ohio State University; Major in Neuroscience and minor in Studio Art and Clinical Psychology & Individual Differences
Previous Education: Cuyahoga Falls High School
Professional Goals: After graduation I plan to attend law school, with the eventual goal of becoming a practicing attorney.
Gabriella Feisel
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio.
Degree Program: Major in Psychology and pursuing a double-minor in Neuroscience and Spanish.
Professional Goals: I would like to pursue a career centered around pediatric occupational therapy.
Sudiksha Pelluru
Hometown: Dublin, Ohio
Degree Program: Major in Systems/Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in Global Public Health
Professional Goals: Following graduation, I plan to attend medical school with the goal of working in pediatrics.
Riya Sahu
Hometown: Dublin, OH
Fatima Yusuf
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Ashley Martincic
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Degree Program: The Ohio State University; Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Science
Goal: After graduation, I plan to obtain a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology in order to work with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community while incorporating American Sign Language into interventions.
Ariana Sanabria
Hometown: Westerville, OH
Degree Program: Neuroscience and Spanish Double Major on an Occupational Therapy Track
Professional Goals: My primary goal for the NeuRO lab is to gain greater familiarity in a lab setting. I hope to learn the processes of investigation through the innovative studies of this lab, and eventually create my own Undergraduate Thesis under the advisement of Dr. Crasta.
Emily Hamilton
The Ohio State University
Addie Colclasure
The Ohio State University
Previous Assistants
Lindsey Astrom
Meredith Kromalic
Jojo Martis