Dr. Diana Honorat-Elorreaga
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Biography
Dr. Honorat's background is in pediatric occupational therapy (OT) and community-based practice. She has served in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, schools, and homes. She also does nature-based occupational therapy. Much of her career has been dedicated to academia where she continues to teach and mentor future practitioners. Her professional interests extend to maternal health in occupational therapy and the integration of spirituality into practice. Dr. Honorat has also served in several international leadership roles, including as President of the Haitian Association of Occupational Therapists, and remains an active member and mentor within the organization. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time with her family, singing karaoke, and creating craft products for leisure.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Community Health, Florida Gulf Coast University
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Florida Gulf Coast University
- Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, St. Catherine University
Subjects Taught
- Foundations in Occupational Therapy
- Theories and Models
- Community-Based Practice
- Pediatrics
- Health Promotion and Wellness
- Advocacy in Occupational Therapy
- Evaluation and Intervention
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Occupational Therapists (AOTA)
- Haitian Association of Occupational Therapists (HAOT)
- National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus-OR (NBOTC-OR)
- Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Awards and Honors
- Soaring Eagle Alumni Award, Florida Gulf Coast University
- Diana Honorat Promotion, Class of 2026, Honors distinction from Faculté des Sciences de Réhabilitation de Léogâne (FSRL)