Bridgeside Community Member Spotlight: Elizabeth Skidmore

Meet Elizabeth Skidmore, Associate Dean for Research, SHRS; Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy. When she isn’t busy teaching and managing, you can find her hiking to help clear her head!

As part of our Community Member Spotlight series, we caught up with Elizabeth about her role and responsibilities, what she does in her free time, and a favorite quote of hers!

Q: In your role, what are you responsible for?

A: As Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, I oversee a research laboratory focused on optimizing and implementing interventions to reduce disability among people with cognitive changes after acquired brain injury and stroke. As SHRS Associate Dean for Research, I oversee the people, processes, and resources that support research throughout the school.

Q: What do you enjoy doing in your time off? 

A: I really enjoy hiking in natural settings, whether in the state of Pennsylvania or wherever I may travel. Alone or with my family and friends, long walks clear my mind, restore my perspective, and energize me for the work before me. 

Q: What's one thing you would tell people about the Bridgeside community?

A: I love that I work among a community of very talented students, trainees, staff, and faculty who continually teach me new things and challenge me to grow personally and professionally.

Q: What's your favorite restaurant/café in Oakland?

A: Spice Island Tea House. So many good choices!

Q: What's a favorite quote of yours?

A: “Humility is an attitude that reduces concern for self-importance and elevates concern for the importance (the distinct value) of others. Humility is cultivated in community.” – Unknown Author

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