Yvonne Randall, EdD, MHA, OTR/L, FAOTA
Dr. Yvonne Randall is excited to return to Touro University Nevada following a five-year leave. She is a seasoned leader with experience in education, healthcare, and mentoring to ensure quality services. As an occupational therapist for 37 years her experience has provided opportunities to collaborate clinically with clients across the age span. Within higher education environments, her teaching has concentrated on Occupational Therapy (professional and assistant levels), Early Childhood Development (Special Education) and Education Leadership. Dr. Randall’s organizational leadership skills have helped transform healthcare, non-profit, and academic environments. She returns as Director of Academic Partnerships to help create pathways for students to enter the TUN programs.
EdD – Special Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2006
Area of Emphasis: Early Childhood Special Education/Early Childhood Education Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Delay
Dissertation: Service Delivery Trends in Early Intervention
MHA – Health Care Administration, Chapman University, 1994
BS – Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University, 1987
National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy
Nevada Board of Occupational Therapy
Certificates
CARES® Dementia Specialist (current)
Executive Women in Leadership, Cornell University, 2019
Effective Teaching Practices, Association of College and University Educators/American Council on Education, 2019
Hybrid Learning Certification, Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions, 2018
Certified Faculty Developer, The Learning Resources Network, 2018
Certificate in Natural Wellness, Clayton College of Natural Health, 2009
Occupational Therapy Leaders & Legacies Society
• Membership Extended for Inclusion - 2024
Texas Woman’s University
• Distinguished Alumni Award - 2019
Touro University Nevada
• 2012-2013 Michael T. Harter Employee of the Year
American Occupational Therapy Association
• Lindy Boggs Award - 2022
(Amplifying Federal Advocacy Initiatives for OT Profession)
• Roster of Fellows (FAOTA) - 2007
Nevada Occupational Therapy Association
• Leadership Award - 2024
• Distinguished Service Award - 1998, 2004
• Occupational Therapist of the Year - 2002
American Occupational Therapy Association
Nevada Occupational Therapy Association
Society for the Study of Occupation, SSO-USA
Alpha Delta Kappa
Teaching Experience
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2020 – 2021)
Visiting Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
Baylor University (2019)
Adjunct Faculty, Occupational Therapy
Touro University Nevada (2005 – 2019)
Associate Dean, College of Health & Human Services
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
Clinical Experience
Nevada Senior Services, Inc., Las Vegas, NV (2023 – 2024)
Director, Adult Day Care & Rehabilitation Services
Tilton’s Therapy, Inc. & Tilton’s Therapy for Tots (2022 – 2023)
Community & Practitioner Advocate and Northern Nevada Director of Rehabilitation
Capability Health & Human Services (2021 – 2022)
Occupational Therapist, Early Intervention Program
