Diana H.

Experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L), Adjunct Professor, Brain Health Coach, and former healthcare business owner with 30 years of experience across occupational therapy, healthcare administration, education, program development, and business operations. I bring a unique combination of clinical knowledge, healthcare leadership, teaching experience, and real-world business expertise to projects involving occupational therapy, healthcare education, brain health and wellness, curriculum development, clinical content, program development, and healthcare consulting. As an Adjunct Professor in an Occupational Therapy Assistant program, I develop and deliver course content, learning activities, case studies, assignments, assessments, and hands-on laboratory experiences designed to translate occupational therapy concepts into practical clinical reasoning. My experience in brain health coaching includes supporting clients with education, behavior change, healthy routines, cognitive wellness, and practical strategies that promote participation and quality of life. Previously, I acquired and operated a BrightStar Care franchise, growing annual revenue from approximately $800,000 to $4 million. I managed healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, staffing, client services, financial performance, marketing, and strategic growth while building a strong client-centered culture. The organization consistently earned Home Care Pulse recognition for Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, and Leader in Excellence. My background also includes pediatric occupational therapy, product development and management, healthcare marketing, and Spanish-language communication. Areas of Expertise Occupational Therapy & COTA Expertise Pediatric Occupational Therapy Brain Health & Wellness Coaching Healthcare Education & Curriculum Development Clinical Content Development Healthcare Consulting Healthcare Administration Program Development Regulatory Compliance Strategic Planning Business Operations & Development Team Leadership & Training Client Relationship Management Product Development & Product Management Bilingual English/Spanish Communication