About Us
Dr. Kelle DeBoth Foust, PhD, OTR/L
Dr. Kelle DeBoth Foust, PhD, OTR/L
Dr. Kelle DeBoth Foust, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Cleveland State University, Co-Founder and Director of the Building Resilience Program
Dr. Kelsey DeLisio, OTD, OTR/L
Dr. Kelle DeBoth Foust, PhD, OTR/L
Dr. Kelle DeBoth Foust, PhD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist at the Cleveland Clinic, Co-Founder of the Building Resilience Program
Dr. Ryan Suder
Dr. Kelle DeBoth Foust, PhD, OTR/L
Dr. Kristen Pataki, OTD, OTR/L, ATRIC
In honor of the late Dr. Ryan Suder whose creativity made this possible and who continues to inspire us on this journey.
Dr. Kristen Pataki, OTD, OTR/L, ATRIC
Dr. Kristen Pataki, OTD, OTR/L, ATRIC
Dr. Kristen Pataki, OTD, OTR/L, ATRIC
Clinical Associate Professor at Cleveland State University, pediatric occupational therapy consultant and research advisor for the Building Resilience Program
Gabrielle Mellen
Dr. Kristen Pataki, OTD, OTR/L, ATRIC
Gabrielle Mellen
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student at Cleveland State University implementing the capstone project, “Equipping Early Learning Teachers with Trauma-Informed Tools to Foster Resiliency: Development of Educational Resources for Trauma-Impacted Children,” at YWCA of Greater Cleveland, 2026.
Natalie Wolf
Dr. Kristen Pataki, OTD, OTR/L, ATRIC
Gabrielle Mellen
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student at Cleveland State University implementing the capstone project, “Building Resilience and Addressing the Fine Motor Needs of Preschoolers in an Underresourced Community,” at YWCA of Greater Cleveland, 2026.
YWCA of Cleveland
YWCA of Cleveland
YWCA of Cleveland
YWCA Greater Cleveland is a BRP partner dedicated to building community, empowerment, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
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Program Funders
The Building Resilience Program exists because of the generous support of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) and Cleveland State University. Their investment in this work makes it possible to bring trauma-informed care to the children and families who need it most.
