Melanie Southworth Crapisi

Melanie Southworth Crapisi is an experienced Occupational Therapist with a diverse background in various settings, currently serving at Ability KC since May 2023 and Kansas City Public Schools since August 2021. Prior experience includes Occupational Therapist roles at Research Psychiatric and Sherwood Autism Center, along with Direct Support Professional responsibilities at Side By Side II, Inc. Melanie has also completed multiple internships, including positions at Saint Luke's Health System and Research Medical Center during graduate studies. Melanie holds a Master of Occupational Therapy from Rockhurst University and is pursuing a Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at the University of Kansas Medical Center, building on a foundation of a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Avila University.