{"id":33,"date":"2012-08-31T14:32:57","date_gmt":"2012-08-31T18:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/motordevlab\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2026-03-28T17:07:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T21:07:34","slug":"ourteam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/motordevlab\/ourteam\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<style><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><br \/>  h1, .entry-title, .page-title {<br \/>    text-align: center;<br \/>  }<br \/><\/style>\n<style>\n.people-section {<br \/>  max-width: 1000px;<br \/>  margin: 0 auto;<br \/>  padding: 40px 20px;<br \/>  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;<br \/>  text-align: center;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.people-group {<br \/>  margin-bottom: 50px;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.people-group h2 {<br \/>  font-size: 28px;<br \/>  margin-bottom: 30px;<br \/>  border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;<br \/>  display: inline-block;<br \/>  padding-bottom: 10px;<br \/>  color: #333;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.people-grid {<br \/>  display: flex;<br \/>  flex-wrap: wrap;<br \/>  justify-content: center;<br \/>  gap: 30px;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.person-card {<br \/>  flex: 1 1 220px;<br \/>  background: #f9f9f9;<br \/>  border-radius: 10px;<br \/>  padding: 20px;<br \/>  text-align: center;<br \/>  transition: transform 0.2s ease;<br \/>  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);<br \/>  max-width: 250px;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.person-card:hover {<br \/>  transform: translateY(-5px);<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.person-card img {<br \/>  width: 90px !important;<br \/>  height: 90px !important;<br \/>  object-fit: cover !important;<br \/>  border-radius: 50% !important;<br \/>  border: 2px solid #ccc !important;<br \/>  display: block !important;<br \/>  margin: 0 auto 10px auto !important;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.person-name {<br \/>  font-weight: bold;<br \/>  font-size: 18px;<br \/>  margin-bottom: 5px;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.person-role {<br \/>  font-size: 14px;<br \/>  color: #666;<br \/>}<br \/><\/style>\n<div class=\"people-section\">\n<p><!-- Principal Investigator --><\/p>\n<div class=\"people-group\">\n<h2>Director<\/h2>\n<div class=\"people-grid\">\n<div class=\"person-card\">\n<p><img src=\"\/motordevlab\/files\/2012\/08\/simone.jpg\" alt=\"PI Photo\" style=\"width: 140px; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"person-name\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">Dr. Simone V. Gill, PhD, OTR\/L &#8211; Principal Investigator<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-role\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\">Insert Bio<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-role\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\">Insert Fun Fact<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- PhD Students --><\/p>\n<div class=\"people-group\">\n<h2>PhD Students<\/h2>\n<div class=\"people-grid\">\n<div class=\"person-card\">\n<p><img src=\"\/motordevlab\/files\/2026\/03\/Laura.png\" alt=\"PhD Student\" style=\"width: 140px; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"person-name\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">Laura Keegan &#8211; Fifth-year PhD Student<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-role\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\">Laura Keegan, BA, is a 5th year Ph.D. Candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences at Boston University who received a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Cognitive Sciences, from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Keegan\u2019s research primarily focuses on at-home, remote, data collection methods. Keegan\u2019s questions focus on the bidirectional relationship between an infant&#8217;s motor development and environmental factors (such as socioeconomic variables and maternal mental health), as well as understanding how children&#8217;s motor skills may influence language outcomes in both autistic and non autistic children. The intersection of research, inclusion, and accessibility is vital to her research. Keegan is a passionate advocate for accessible and inclusive play as a fundamental right for all children.<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-role\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\">Fun Fact: The Golden Girls is her favorite comfort show!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-card\">\n<\/div>\n<p><img src=\"\/motordevlab\/files\/2025\/09\/Pic.jpg\" alt=\"PhD Student\" style=\"width: 140px; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"person-name\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">Adriana I. Ramos Marichal, MSOT, OT\/L &#8211; Second-year PhD Student<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-role\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\">Insert Bio<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-role\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\">Insert Fun Fact<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Undergraduate Students --><\/p>\n<div class=\"people-group\">\n<h2>Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\n<div class=\"people-grid\">\n<div class=\"person-card\">\n<p><img src=\"\/motordevlab\/files\/2025\/09\/Maura.png\" alt=\"Undergrad\" style=\"width: 140px; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"person-name\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">Maura Woodland-Medenilla &#8211; Pursuing B.S. in Health Science<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-role\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\">Maura Woodland-Medenilla joined the Motor Development Lab in Fall 2023 as a research assistant on the POLO-O project. Originally from Basking Ridge, New Jersey, she is completing her Bachelor of Science in Health Science at Boston University with plans to graduate in Fall of 2025. Having worked with the special needs population in high school, Maura is interested in the interaction between cognitive, motor, and developmental abilities in children with autism. She plans to pursue medical school and currently works as a medical assistant. Outside of school, work, and the lab, Maura enjoys running, cooking, exploring the city, traveling, and spending time with friends.<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-role\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\">Fun Fact: Maura has traveled to 16 different countries!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-card\">\n<\/div>\n<p><img src=\"\/motordevlab\/files\/2025\/09\/Erin.png\" alt=\"Undergrad\" style=\"width: 140px; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"person-name\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">Erin Butler &#8211; Pursuing B.S. in Human Physiology<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-role\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\">Erin Butler joined the Motor Development Lab in 2024 as an undergraduate research assistant. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology at Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, along with a minor in Public Health. Erin also works as a coach for Franciscan Children\u2019s Hospital\u2019s Adaptive Sports Program, where she has gained valuable experience supporting children with autism and developed a strong interest in how autism impacts gross motor development. She recently earned her EMT certification, further expanding her clinical experience. This summer, Erin will be working as a Community Health Intern, where she looks forward to gaining hands-on experience in population health and healthcare delivery. Originally from Washington, Connecticut, she plans to graduate from Boston University in 2028 and pursue a career as a pediatrician.<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-role\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\">Fun Fact: Erin plays Club Ice Hockey for BU!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Contributors --><\/p>\n<div class=\"people-group\">\n<h2>Volunteers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"people-grid\">\n<div class=\"person-card\">\n<p><img src=\"\/motordevlab\/files\/2026\/03\/hsiao-han.jpeg\" alt=\"Contributor\" style=\"width: 140px; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"person-name\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">Hsiao-Han Ho, OTD<\/div>\n<p><!-- Alumni --><\/p>\n<div class=\"people-group\">\n<h2>Alumni<\/h2>\n<div class=\"people-grid\">\n<div class=\"person-card\">\n<p><img src=\"\/motordevlab\/files\/2026\/03\/chi-whan.jpeg\" alt=\"Alumni\" style=\"width: 140px; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"person-name\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">Chi Whan Choi, PhD, DPT<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-card\">\n<p><img src=\"\/motordevlab\/files\/2018\/11\/IMG_2074.jpg\" alt=\"Alumni\" style=\"width: 140px; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"person-name\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">Maria Ayoub, PhD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-card\">\n<p><img src=\"\/motordevlab\/files\/2012\/08\/Danny-Shin.jpg\" alt=\"Alumni\" style=\"width: 140px; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"person-name\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">Danny Shin, PhD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person-card\">\n<p><img src=\"\/motordevlab\/files\/2015\/10\/Daekyoo.png\" alt=\"Alumni\" style=\"width: 140px; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"person-name\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">Daekyoo Kim, PhD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Director Dr. Simone V. 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