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Meredith Karavolis, MSOT, OTR/L, is a research project manager and occupational therapist at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in smart technology as assistive technology for individuals with disabilities. She has over seven years of clinical experience, along with
extensive experience delivering user-centered research and training. Meredith has led development of the LiveSmartly Technology Hub for the past year, coordinating monthly co-design focus groups with individuals with disabilities and guiding a team of developers and a UX designer to ensure accessibility.