Yvonne M. Randall, EdD, MHA, OTR/L, FAOTA
Dr. Yvonne Randall is a seasoned leader with experience in education, healthcare, and mentoring to ensure quality services. As an occupational therapist for 38 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. Dr. Randall was with the College of Health and Human Resources for over 15 years at TUN. She joined the College of Medicine in September 2025 as the Assistant Dean of Admissions.
- 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
- Lindy Boggs Award - 2022
- Nevada Occupational Therapy Association
- Leadership Award - 2024, 2025
- Fieldwork Mentor Award - 2025
- 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/Academic Experience
- Touro University Nevada (2005 – 2019; 2025 - present)
Assistant Dean of Admissions, College of Medicine
Director of Academic Partnerships, College of Health & Human Services
Associate Dean, College of Health & Human Services
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy - University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2020 – 2021)
Visiting Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy - Baylor University (2019)
Adjunct Faculty, 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
