2023 Outstanding Alumna Award Winner
Brooke Hanna is an Occupational Therapist with almost a decade of experience across several settings. After graduating from UTHSC, Brooke accepted a job working for a large hospital and within three years of practice in acute care, Brooke was promoted to a supervisory role as a Level-II Therapist.
She currently works for Memphis-Shelby County Schools and helps children of all abilities succeed in school within their least restrictive environments. Brooke is passionate about inclusion for all students and believes in a multi-dimensional approach to treatment.
Brooke experienced the benefits of OT firsthand when she required therapy after suffering a traumatic birth with her son, requiring therapy services to regain the ability to walk and care for herself again.
Together, Brooke and her husband have their son, Myles, as well as their daughter, Mattie, who was lovingly adopted in 2022. As a family they enjoy spending time together and traveling whenever possible.