Nicole Giron, MPH, HTR, CTRS

Department Director, MMI Recreational Therapy
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Munroe-Meyer Institute
Recreational Therapy
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5430

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Professional Summary

Nicole Giron, MPH, HTR, CTRS, currently serves as the Director of the Department of Recreation Therapy at UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute. She came to MMI over 20 years ago and has worked in many different clinical capacities including Adapted Therapy Specialist, Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant Director for the department. Serving families and participants, working with the multitudes of student volunteers and staff and delivering high quality programming has been the absolute greatest joy of her career. Throughout her clinical time, she has not only worked every single program but, has been able work with an inspiring team of staff and advocates as well as the supporting foundations and boards to fill the gaps in RT service delivery. She helped create several new programming opportunities for our participants including art, gardening and cooking classes and is currently enrolled in the MSIA PhD program at UNMC with a research focus on family health and wellness.

Specialty Certifications

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (NCTRC)
Certified Horticulture Therapist (American Horticulture Therapy Association)

Education

MPH, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2012
BFA in Fine Arts, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2002
BA in Psychology, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2002

Teaching

Adjunct Faculty, Institute for Horticulture, Metropolitan Community College, 2009-2016
Horticulture Therapy internship supervisor

Research Interests and Projects

Family and individual wellness and exercise
Therapeutic gardening and nutrition
Adapted aquatics

Professional Affiliations

American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
Nebraska Park and Recreation Association (NeRPA)
American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA)

Awards

Outstanding Performance (2003, 2007, 2011, 2015)
Standout Award (2018)
UNMC employment recognition 20 years