Andrea M Thinnes

Dr. Andrea M. Thinnes is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Co-Director of Interprofessional Faculty Development at Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. She leads the Center for Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research (CIPER) and mentors in the Occupational Therapy Gerontology Fellowship Program. Her roles include teaching clinical education, mental health, aging populations, and spirituality in practice, alongside an interprofessional end-of-life care course. She previously directed the Clinical Education team (2006-2017).

Dr. Thinnes holds certifications in CarFit, Memories in the Making, and Dementia Capable Care. She actively serves on the AOTA Mental Health Special Interest Section as Quarterly Editor and has held roles in the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association and Rejuvenating Women's Community Advisory Board.

Her research focuses on teaching/learning scholarship, interprofessional education, mental health advocacy, and spirituality integration in occupational therapy. No specific grants or labs are detailed in the provided materials, though her work emphasizes community engagement and clinical training innovation.