Candace Thrash

Candace Thrash serves as an Assistant Professor and Embedded Faculty member in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program within Belmont University's College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Her career centers on pediatric occupational therapy with specialized expertise in school-based clinical practice.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) from Eastern Kentucky University
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from The University of South Alabama

Dr. Thrash's research program targets critical gaps in pediatric therapeutic practice. Her investigations focus on optimizing school-based interventions through play-based learning frameworks and family-engaged approaches, aiming to enhance functional outcomes for children within educational environments. This work bridges clinical occupational therapy with classroom applications.

Professional recognition features Board Certification in Pediatrics awarded by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in 2023.

Regarding academic mentorship, the available documentation specifies no current students or formal advising structure. Similarly, no dedicated research laboratory, grant funding details, or collaborative networks are documented in the provided materials.