Melissa Brandt

Melissa Brandt serves as the Social Services/Director of Life Enrichment at StoneRidge Retirement Living Communities, Inc. since March 2023, bringing extensive experience in therapeutic and recreational therapy. Concurrently, Melissa holds a PRN position as a COTA at AdvantageCare Rehabilitation, LLC since January 2018. Previously, Melissa has contributed as the Director of Activities at Nursing & Rehabilitation, enhancing resident engagement post-COVID, and as the Adult Day Services Manager at Messiah Lifeways. Additional roles include a PRN COTA position at LifeCare Hospitals. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, an Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy from Central Penn College, and Melissa is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Gerontology at McDaniel College. Melissa Brandt holds certifications as a CTRS, COTA/L, CDP, and CDCS.