Caroline Hillyard

Biography

Caroline Hillyard, PPOTD, OTR/L, MSOT, CPAM, is an assistant professor and embedded faculty member in the MSOT and OTD programs. She earned her Post-Professional OTD from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, her MSOT from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, and her B.S. in Education from the University of Tennessee. 

Dr. Hillyard specializes in adult rehabilitation and is especially passionate about disability advocacy and supporting productive aging in underserved communities. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their two dogs, relaxing at the Tennessee River, and cheering on the Tennessee Vols!