Breann Lamborn
- Associate Professor, Pre-Professional Coordinator, Occupational Therapy
Contact Info
- Email: breann.lamborn@UND.edu
- Office: 307.268.2223
- Alt Phone: 307.268.2613
- Dept: 701.777.2209
- Fax: 307.268.2891
Office Address
Life Science Room 102
125 College Drive
Casper, WY 82601
Curriculum Vitae
Websites
Biography
Breann Lamborn M.P.A., Ed.D., is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, serves as the Pre-Professional Coordinator for the Wyoming satellite OTD program located in Casper, Wyoming and has been with the OT program in Wyoming for most of the 30 years of the program location in various professional capacities. Coming from a diverse educational background, with degrees in Humanities (Religion and Philosophy emphasis), Public Administration, and Educational Leadership, Breann teaches a wide variety of courses in the doctoral program, ranging from research to culture. Her professional areas of interest include social justice, cultural competence, access to healthcare for diverse populations, program development, organizational culture and ethics, policy, and advocacy.
Philosophy of Teaching and Learning
The basis of Breann's personal teaching philosophy is humanism, wherein students are encouraged to open themselves to change, growth and personal development for the purpose of engaging as an active participant for the benefit of society. Humanistic theory, influenced by early social psychologists like Maslow and Rogers, poses that humans are driven to grow and develop as learners across the length of their lifespan; reflective of the teaching and learning approach taken by the occupational therapy department, this theory is grounded largely in self-reflection and self-directed learning. As a faculty member, Breann serve as a cultural guide to the world of higher education and the development of students' professional identities as future healthcare providers. In this way, she guides students through self-reflection and personal and professional autonomy, toward adaptive responses that support occupational mastery in cultural competency, professional identity, ethical reasoning, leadership, and innovation.
(Current)
OT 500 Culture and Occupation (3 credits) – Course Director
OT 502 Research Foundations in OT (3 credits)
OT 503 Research Methods in OT (3 credits)
OT 602 Management and Advocacy for OT Practice (3 credits)
OT 614 Innovative Practitioner (3 credits) – Course Director
OT 616 Integration and Fieldwork IV (2 credits)
OT 618 Advanced Integration I (1 credit)
OT 689 Readings in OT (1 credit) – Course Director
OT 995 Scholarly Project in OT (2 credits)
OT 997 Independent Study in OT (2 credits)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Program Development
Advocacy
Organizational Culture and Ethics
Public Policy
Publications:
Janssen, S., Klug, M., Johnson Gusaas, S., Schmiesing, A., Nelson-Deering, D., Pratt, H., & Lamborn, B. (2020). Community based health promotion: Assess before you assess. Journal of Applied Gerontology (online), https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464820921320.
Adams, E., Peterson, M., & Lamborn, B. (2018). EMDR for Syrian refugees with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: Results of a pilot randomized controlled trial. [Critically Appraised Paper]. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association, Evidence-Based Practice Project. Available online at https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/Practice/EvidenceExchange/Approved-CAPs/MH/Acarturk_EDMR_2015.pdf
Manacke, M., Theil, J. & Lamborn. B. (2018). Active generations: An intergenerational approach to preventing childhood obesity. [Critically Appraised Paper]. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association, Evidence-Based Practice Project. Available online at https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/Practice/EvidenceExchange/Approved-CAPs/HW/Werner_obesity_2012.pdf
Presentations (Most Recent):
National
Loscheider, J., Lauer, W., Harris, N., Lamborn, B. & Jedlicka, J. (2024, March). Supporting student entry and retention in professional programs through PACE (Preparing for Academics, Connections, and Excellence). [Poster Presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference. Orlando, FL, USA.
Haskins, A. M., Lamborn, B., Olson, D., Jedlicka, J., & Bass, G. (2022). Scholarship of discovery to application: Teaching research to capture the essence of evidence based practice. INSPIRE conference of The American Occupational Therapy Association, San Antonio, Texas, USA. (Short course, 1-hour)
Lauer, W., Graves, C., Lamborn, B., Janssen, S., & Young, A. (2021, October 22-23). Fostering student competencies in community-based settings through a high impact educational practice assignment. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, St. Louis, Missouri.
Lamborn, B. (2021, April 24). Pre-Health Admissions Representative Panel. Panelist. Pre-Health Conference, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.(online)
Lamborn, B., Marton, J., & Stewart, K. (2021, April). Looking beyond the user: A supportive training for grandparents raising their grandchildren in the opioid crisis. Poster Presentation (waitlisted). AOTA INSPIRE Conference, San Diego, California.
Regional
Bass, G., Haskins, A., Lamborn, B., & Olson, D. (2021, October 14-15). The role of collective efficacy in course delivery: A case study of consistent learner outcomes across multiple sections, instructors and campuses in graduate research methods instruction. Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Sun Valley, Idaho (Symposium – 1 hour).
Lamborn, B. C. (2019, October 15). Advising Low-Income Community College Students in the Era of Performance-Based Funding. Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
Grun, N., Trohkemoinen, L., & Lamborn, B. (2017, April). Preparing Occupational Therapists for Treatment of the Transgender Population: A Training Guide for Supportive Care. Conference Workshop. Shepard Symposium for Social Justice, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY.
State
Lamborn, B. C. (2019, September 18). Advising for Success in the Era of Performance Based Funding: Adviser Knowledge and Behaviors Regarding Low-Income Students in the Community College Setting. Center for Teaching Excellence, Casper College, Casper, WY. (invited)
Lamborn, B. C. (2019, April 15). Advising for Success in the Era of Performance Based Funding: Adviser Knowledge and Behaviors Regarding Low-Income Students in the Community College Setting. UND OT Poster Session, Wyoming Satellite, Casper, WY.
School
Lamborn, B. & Janssen, S. (2021, June/July). Teaching with diversity, equity, and inclusion. 5 part lecture series via Zoom with recording for faculty development. Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota. Grand Forks, North Dakota. (1.5 contact hours)
(Most Recent)
2024
Nominee, William Crozier and Edith Magwood Fawcett Faculty Enhancement Award
2023
Nominee, Teaching Transformation and Development Academy (TTaDA) Outstanding Graduate/Professional Teaching Award
Honorable Mention – Best Poster, Frank Low Research Day. Dominique Menard and Breann Lamborn. “The Newly Arrived Client: ApplyingCulturally Responsive Occupational Therapy Approaches to the Refugee Population to Promote Occupational Justice”
Keynote Speaker (student selected), UND/Wyoming Occupational Therapy Graduation Ceremony
Nominee, McDermott Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate or Professional Teaching – UND Founder’s Day
2022
Keynote Speaker (student selected), UND/Wyoming Occupational Therapy Graduation Ceremony
Nominee, UND Outstanding Faculty Award in Departmental Excellence In Teaching (Contributing faculty member - Ineligible due to win in 2020).
2021
UND Excellence in Service Departmental Award for Department of Occupational Therapy (Contributing faculty member).
2020
Martin Luther King Jr. Dream in Action Award (Contributing faculty member)
Master of Ceremonies (student selected), UND/Wyoming Occupational Therapy Graduation Ceremony (held online due to COVID-19)
2019
Master of Ceremonies (student selected), UND/Wyoming Occupational Therapy Graduation Ceremony
2019
Doctorate of Education, Higher Education Administration, cognate in Adult /Post-Secondary Education. University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY.
Dissertation: Advising Low-Income Community College Students in the Era of Performance-Based Funding.
1998
Master of Art, Political Science/Public Administration University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY.
Areas of emphasis: Professional Ethics, Public Policy, Organizational Theory and Behavior, Non-Western Cultural Politics and Economy.
1992
Bachelor of Arts, Distributed Humanities (Religion and Philosophy Core Emphasis). University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY.
2021 - present
Associate Professor, School of Medicine & Health Science, Department of Occupational Therapy (Wyoming Satellite), University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2013-present
Site Administrator, School of Medicine & Health Science, Department of Occupational Therapy (Wyoming Satellite), University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2006-2021
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine & Health Science, Department of Occupational Therapy (Wyoming Satellite), University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2006-2016
Professional Coordinator, School of Medicine & Health Science, Department of Occupational Therapy (Wyoming Satellite), University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2000-2006
Coordinator, Advising and Marketing, College of Education/School of Outreach, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
2003-2006
Adjunct Faculty Member, School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy (Wyoming Satellite), University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2002-2006
Lead College Coach/Site Coordinator, College Prep Program, Daniels Fund Wyoming, Denver, CO
1997-2001
Adjunct Faculty Member, Division of Social and Behavioral Science, Casper College, Casper, WY
2024
Harris, N., Lamborn, B., & Thomas, R. (2024). Improving occupational performance for survivors of sex trafficking: An executive functioning program. [Unpublished scholarly project]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Lamborn, B., & Dullam, S. (2024). Addressing occupational deprivation and alienation in rural skilled nursing facilities through an activities resource guide. [Unpublished scholarly project]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Lamborn, B., & Pullar, C. (2024) An interdisciplinary approach to fall prevention in rural health. [Unpublished scholarly project]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
2023
Delano, A., Lamborn, B., Sauer, J., & Vieth, E. (2023). Exploring occupation-based sleep interventions for school-aged children experiencing homelessness: A critically appraised topic. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Gentry, N., Gross, S., Hammon, A., Lamborn, B., & Mossman-Larson, A. (2023). Examining occupational therapists’ role in providing client-centered care for school aged children in the educational setting with visual impairment. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Graves, B. & Lamborn, B. (2023). Educating the educator: Articulating OT’s role in school-based collaboration. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
Harris, A., Lamborn, B., Mackenzie, M. & Miller, E. (2023). Effects of occupation based interventions related to play and leisure for minimization of post-concussion or mild traumatic brain injury symptoms in adolescents: A critically appraised topic. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Lamborn, B. & McNamee, M. (2023). Living a trustful life: A trauma-focused mentorship program for foster youth. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
Lamborn, B., & Menard, D. (2023). The newly arrived client: Applying culturally responsive occupational therapy approaches to the refugee population to promote occupational justice. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
Robertson, C., Hulteng, J., & Lamborn, B. (2023). Reading the warning signs: Preventative mental health youth education program. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
2022
Bedonie, R., Gianan, H., Lamborn, B. Thomas, R., &Tooke, K. (2022). Identifying the role of occupational therapy in the pediatric palliative care team for pediatric cancer patients. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Ferebee, E., Kroupa, M., Lamborn, B., & Tucker, M. (2022). Interventions for adults with rheumatoid arthritis to increase quality of life and motivation in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living: A critically appraised topic. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Garner, R., Greigo, L, Lamborn, B., Squier, K., & Steinhoff, J. (2022). Intervention strategies to combat the impacts of COVID-19 on adolescents mental health: A critically appraised topic. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Grensteiner, E., & Lamborn, B. (2022). Health education for a food-insecure population. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
Lamborn, B., Locke, K., Ray, E., & Sylte, J. (2022). Interventions addressing social and leisure participation for adults with musculoskeletal chronic pain. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Lamborn, B, & Shaver, A. (2022). Occupational therapy program development to benefit the pediatric population. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
Lamborn, B. & Soulek, A. (2022). A home-based program to support parents/caregivers of children with complex developmental needs in their home environment. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
Lamborn, B., & Werkmeister, A. (2022). Realizing, recognizing, responding, & resisting re-traumatization: An evidence-based toolkit for parents/caregivers and professionals to utilize trauma-informed care approaches to address childhood trauma. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
2021
Anderson, L., Gascho, Z., Gentry, N., Lamborn, B. & Vannelli, A. (2021). Impact of stress management strategies and intervention on the mental health of farmers: A critically appraised topic. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Anhorn, J., Eyre, K., Griffith, T., & Lamborn, B. (2021). Integrating assistive technology into outpatient rehabilitation programs to increase independent living in older adults: A critically appraised topic (CAT). [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Easthouse, B., Lamborn, B., & Loken, K. (2021). Creating an adaptive in-school sports program to increase occupational engagement and performance in children with physical disabilities. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
Faulkner, T., Hopkin, A., Lamborn, B., & Logan, A. (2021). Occupation-based intervention with evaluation of the home environment for older adults in a long-term care facility. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Kent, B., Kohn, A., Lamborn, B., & Robertson, C. (2021). Interventions that reduce anxiety and depression to support mediation of lifestyle balance in middle school students. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Knust, E., Lamborn, B., Myers, O., & Reuss, B. (2021). Evidence for planning as an intervention approach for adults transitioning into retirement. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Lamborn, B., Smith, T., & Tarango, A. (2021, April). Increasing participation in meaningful occupation for disabled veterans through the promotion of spirituality: An intervention resource manual for occupational therapists. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
2020
Bender, D., Yoosook, P., & Lamborn, B. (2020, May). Culturally responsive care for Native Americans: An online training for occupational therapists. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
Blackman, J., Dreiling, M., Lamborn, B. & Mutziger, A. (2020). Occupational therapy lymphedema management and its relationship to quality of life. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Bowman, H., Lamborn, B., Soulek, A., & Werkmeister, A. (2020). The use of sensory integration to mitigate the traumatic environment of the NICU: A critically appraised topic (CAT). [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Curlett, H., Gallagher, A., Lamborn, B. & Shaver, A. (2020). Effectiveness of complete decongestive therapy (CDT) as a lifestyle management intervention for adults with secondary lymphedema.[Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Haas, C.R., Lamborn, B.C., Seaman, R.J., & Seeley, J.R. (2020). Supporting adults with chronic pain through the use of a non-opioid pain management program.[Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Lamborn, B., Madsen, C. L., Nickoson, D. M., & Rimel, R.J.. (2020). The use of bottom-up, sensory-based approaches for adolescents with complex trauma. [Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Lamborn, B., May, J., Vitosh, D. & vonKrosigk, K. (2020). Critically appraised topic: Hippotherapy intervention for school age children with autism spectrum disorders.[Critically Appraised Topic]. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Marton, J., Stewart, K., & Lamborn, B. (2020). Looking beyond the user: A supportive training for grandparents raising their grandchildren in the opioid crisis. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
2019
Adams, E., Peterson, M., & Lamborn. B. (2019). Social justice concerns for Muslim refugees in the United States: a phenomenological study. Unpublished independent study. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
Cambronne, A., Karpen, M., Lamborn, B., & Young, A. (2019). Occupational therapy with an adventurous twist. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
Fritzler, R., Sigmond, S., Dornbier, K., & Lamborn, B. (2018). Toda la familia: An occupational therapy resource guide for working with Latino children diagnosed with ASD and their families. Unpublished scholarly project. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
Professional:
Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Member 2019-2023
American Occupational Therapy Association Member 2019-present
University:
Dissertation Committee for Doctoral Candidate, College of Education 2021-2022
Judge, Graduate Research Achievement Day, UND School of Graduate Studies 2021
Assistant Membership for Graduate Faculty of UND 2010-present
School of Medicine and Health Science (SMHS):
Judge, Frank Low Research Day 2024
Member, SMHS UND LEADS Strategic Planning Committee 2023
*Facilitator: Learning Pillar
Member: Affinity Pillar
Member: Equity Pillar
Faculty Mentor for SMHS Clinical Faculty Member Mentee, Alice T. Clark
UND Foundation Mentoring Program 2022-2023
Judge, Frank Low Research Day 2022
Member, Committee for Promotion and Tenure – OT 2021-present
Department:
Chair, OT Department Admissions Committee 2019-present
Chair, OT Department Strategic Planning Committee 2012-present
Chair, OT Department Marketing Committee 2006- 2023