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Anita has been the Registered Nurse in the Keuka College Health Center since 2009. She graduated with her Associate in Applied Science Nursing from Jamestown Community College in 1984. She received her Bachelor’s of Science Nursing from the University at Buffalo in 1988.

Anita is an active member of the local theater group, the Penn Yan Theater Company.  She enjoys portraying local women of historic interest in the annual “A Walk Through Yates County History” cemetery tour.  

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Dr. Carrie Roberts ’02, OTD, OTR/L, is a Professor of Occupational Therapy at Keuka College, where she has taught since 2011. With more than two decades of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Roberts brings a dynamic blend of scholarship, leadership, and hands-on expertise to her teaching. She holds a Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Chatham University and a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from Keuka College. Her teaching spans both undergraduate and graduate levels, with a focus on pediatric practice, policy and advocacy, and determinants of health. She remains an active practitioner through her work as an occupational therapist, ensuring her students benefit from current, real-world insights.

In addition to her faculty role, Dr. Roberts serves as Associate Vice President for Experiential Education and Wellness, where she oversees Field Period®, Career Engagement, and International Education initiatives. She has led strategic planning efforts, secured millions in grant funding, and championed wellness and mental health initiatives across campus. A frequent presenter at national conferences, her scholarship centers on wellness, suicide prevention, and innovative teaching practices. Dr. Roberts is deeply committed to student success, experiential learning, and fostering a transformative culture of wellness in higher education.

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Abigail Simmons has been an occupational therapist for six years, with experience in diverse practice areas, including working with elementary school-aged students and military veterans.