Emili Mikolajczyk

Emili Mikolajczyk is an experienced Occupational Therapist currently working at Helping Hand since February 2023. With a strong background in recreational programming, Emili has been a Program Leader at the Northern Will County Special Recreation Association since May 2018, also serving as a Special Olympics coach. Emili has completed multiple fieldwork rotations in diverse settings, including a Level 2B rotation at Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Level 2 rotations at Synapse House and Catholic Charities, focusing on post-stroke and TBI clients as well as pediatrics. Additionally, Emili has held positions as a graduate assistant at Lewis University and conducted research at Northern Illinois University while also working as a Special Education Paraprofessional. Emili holds a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Lewis University and a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Science from Northern Illinois University.