Dr. Rognes was born and raised in Odebolt, Iowa. She is married with two children: a daughter (7) and a son (5). In her spare time, she enjoys being outside, going for walks with her family and dog, golfing, cooking, and going to concerts and Vikings games!
Areas of Expertise
Scholarship of teaching and learning with student outcomes and community-engaged learning
Older adults
Orthopedics
Cognition
Education
OTD, Creighton University, 2012
BA Biology, University of Northern Iowa, 2009
Experience
Outpatient OT
Skilled nursing facilities (SNF)
Long term care facilities
Home health care
Inpatient rehabilitation
Professional Affiliations
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Iowa Occupational Therapy Association (IOTA)
College Service
Student Affairs Committee Member, Present
OTD Program Assessment Committee Chair, 2023-Present
Certifications and Registrations
Registered through National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Honors and Awards
CPHS Teacher of the Year, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2025
