Stephanie L de Sam Lazaro

Stephanie L de Sam Lazaro is an Associate Professor and Interprofessional Learning Director at the Institute of Simulation and Interprofessional Learning (I-SAIL). She is an occupational therapist with clinical experience in pediatric and adult rehabilitation, outpatient settings, schools, and early childhood intervention.

Her teaching focuses on occupational therapy's role with children and families, evidence-based practice, and graduate student advising. Research interests include equitable interprofessional practices, oral health's impact on daily activities, the PEOP model in healthcare, and simulation-based teaching strategies.

She leads initiatives in interprofessional education and simulation-based learning through her role at I-SAIL, emphasizing collaborative healthcare approaches.