Anne Kiraly-Alvarez, O.T.D., OTR/L

Dr. Kiraly-Alvarez has worked as an occupational therapist primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults in school-based settings. She holds three degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago, including a Bachelor of Science in Movement Sciences, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy. Her doctoral project focused on enhancing the clinical utility of the Pediatric Volitional Questionnaire (PVQ).

Dr. Kiraly-Alvarez has completed several research projects investigating various occupational therapy interventions with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community-based settings. She has also explored the lived experience of culturally diverse groups of people. Her most recent scholarship has focused on topics in occupational therapy education including inclusion and doctoral capstones. Dr. Kiraly-Alvarez has experience presenting at state, national, and international occupational therapy conferences. She is also an active volunteer for the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association (ILOTA), American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD). She is currently serving as ILOTA Director of Membership, and previously held the role of ILOTA President.

Dr. Kiraly-Alvarez joined Midwestern University in 2014 and has engaged in various teaching, fieldwork and capstone coordination, and student mentorship responsibilities. She is currently the Program Director of the Occupational Therapy Program.

In her free time, Dr. Kiraly-Alvarez's favorite occupations include biking, hiking, and camping with her husband and two dogs.