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Nicole Giron, MPH, HTR, CTRS

Nicole Giron, MPH, HTR, CTRS

Nicole Giron, MPH, HTR, CTRS, is the Director of the Department of Recreational Therapy at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Languages Spoken: English

Professional Bio

Giron 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.

Giron provides services and programming in the Department of Recreational Therapy at Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Location: Munroe-Meyer Institute

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

Specialty Certifications

Certified Horticulture Therapist, American Horticulture Therapy Association.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

Focus Areas

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

Honors

Outstanding Performance, 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015.
MMI Standout Award, 2018.
UNMC employment recognition 20 years.

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Enroll in a Program

Contact the MMI Recreational Therapy Department directly to learn more about enrolling in a program.