Dr. Widhelm, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, graduated from Creighton University in 2009 with her doctorate in occupational therapy. She worked at Bergan Mercy Hospital, specializing in early mobility with medically complex patients while also providing evaluations at Lasting Hope Recovery Center, an inpatient psychiatric facility. She has been in academia since October 2020 and co-currently started a pro bono clinic at the Stephen Center, a homeless shelter and inpatient addiction recovery program in South Omaha. She serves on the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association and coordinates the Occupational Therapy Neuro Fellowship Program at Creighton University.