Alicia Gonzales
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Mail code: 4020Campus: Dtphx
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Academic Associate, Adjunct Faculty: Arizona State University
The School of Community Resources and Development
October 2024-Present
TA in Foundations in Recreation Therapy
The Caring House, Sacaton, AZ
September 2019-Present
Director of Recreation Therapy at The Caring House, a skilled nursing facility on the Gila River Reservation, leading a team in developing culturally tailored programs that enhance residents' lives. Specializes in person-centered care, staff training, and integrating technology to improve therapeutic interventions for the aging population.
FSL: Phoenix Adult Day Health Services
February 1999-2019
Created and led innovative recreation therapy programs for aging community members, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, managed the recreation therapy team, provided staff training, and emphasized technology integration to enhance client engagement and care.
Masters of Science Aging
Arizona State University
January 2023-May 2024
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
2005-Present
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management with a minor in Gerontology and emphasis in Recreation Therapy
Arizona State University-West
October 2002-May 2005
Courses
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| RTH 364 | Foundations in Rec Therapy |
| RTH 364 | Foundations in Rec Therapy |
Above and Beyond Service: Arizona Health Care Association 2022
Recreation Therapist of the Year 2015
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care: RISE Award for Innovation 2015
College of Public Service & Community Solutions ASU Alumni Story 2018
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
Board Member (2022-2025)