Biography

Joanne Baird is privileged to share her extensive experience with mental health, pediatric and geriatric populations across the health care continuum in national and regional sites. She has wanted to be an occupational therapist since she was in middle school and continues to be excited about this profession. Knowing that everyone learns differently, her focus is on presenting information in many ways and providing supportive opportunities to practice hands-on skills through simulation so that students learn not just what to do, but why and how to do it.  She is dedicated to fostering future professionals and is the faculty advisor for the pre-occupational therapy organization at the University of Pittsburgh.