Jeremy Liegner | liegnej1@tcnj.edu
The team leader, a senior Biomedical Engineering student responsible for the electrical components of the project.
Jasmine Adams-Purwanti | adamsj10@tcnj.edu
The secretary, a senior Biomedical Engineering student responsible for the integration of electrical and hardware components, ensuring all device systems work efficiently together.
Hisham Aboelnour | aboelnh1@tcnj.edu
The treasurer, a senior Biomedical Engineering student responsible for the hardware components of the project, determining the most cost-effective solutions for our design.
Stephanie Frolio | frolios1@tcnj.edu
The webmaster, a senior Biomedical Engineering student leading the programming development of the project.
Dr. Brett F. BuSha | busha@tcnj.edu
The project’s faculty advisor, a professor and current chair of TCNJ’s Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Additionally, are are grateful for the support from the two occupational therapists from Mercer-Bucks Orthopedics who have provided valuable guidance throughout this project.
Alison King | alisonmdamico@gmail.com
Alison King, OTR/L, CHT, graduated from University of Pittsburgh with a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2014. She became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2021. Ali has spent her career working in several outpatient clinics specializing in hand therapy in Florida, Washington, DC and New Jersey. Ali joined Mercer-Bucks Orthopedics in June of 2023. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling outside of work.
Nicole Hunter | NHunter@mbortho.com
Nicole Hunter, MS, OTR/L, CHT, graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a degree in Occupational Therapy and completed a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration at the College of Saint Elizabeth. Nicole completed two internships in hand therapy, one at Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia and the other at Rhode Island Hospital. Nicole began her career as an inpatient therapist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and has since worked at several outpatient clinics specializing in hand therapy.
Nicole joined Mercer-Bucks Orthopedics in November of 2008 and is now the Director of the Hand Therapy Department at MBO. She has been a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) for over 10 years. Nicole is skilled in the fabrication of custom splints as well as treatment of the hand and upper extremity. Nicole is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and attends continuing education courses on a regular basis to stay current in treatment techniques. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys traveling, baking and spending time with her family.