Amanda Gorsky

Amanda is a 3rd year Doctor of Occupational Therapy student at the University of Pittsburgh. She earned an Honors Bachelor of Science in Health Behavior Science from the University of Delaware, minoring in Disability Studies, Human Development and Family Studies, and Spanish. Amanda has extensive experience working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including in schools, camps, and childcare settings. She recently completed clinical placements with The Children’s Institute and the UPMC Mercy Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit. Additionally, she is a research assistant within the University of Pittsburgh’s Occupational Therapy Department, focusing on pediatric health promotion.

Amanda is excited to be a LEND trainee for the 2024-2025 academic year and looks forward to advancing her leadership and advocacy skills for the disability community. She is passionate about helping those around her achieve their full potential each day despite barriers that may be imposed upon them. Upon graduation, Amanda plans to work as an occupational therapist in a pediatric or neurorehabilitation position. She is eager to weave all she has learned from her LEND training into her clinical practice.