Larissa is currently an Occupational Therapy Assistant student and will graduate in July of 2026 from Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa. She has always enjoyed helping others and is passionate about creating positive, encouraging relationships with everyone she works with. Through her education and experience providing one-on-one care, along with long-term care experience, she has developed a strong interest in helping individuals build confidence and independence to foster success in their daily lives. Larissa is excited to continue growing her skills and experience during her Level II fieldwork at Axis. In her free time, she enjoys staying active through running and other types of movement, trying new ice cream shops, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with family and friends. She is excited to be part of the Axis team and help people reach their goals in fun and meaningful ways.