Joshua Fontaine.
Joshua Fontaine (Doctor of Occupational Therapy) will represent the graduate students of the Fall Class of 2025 at the Thursday, December 11, afternoon graduation ceremony. Fontaine, originally from London, Canada, began his health sciences journey earning a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion and an Honors Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology. After moving to Honolulu three years ago, he learned of HPU’s newly launched Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program and became a member of its inaugural cohort. Active in the Aloha Committee, he welcomed guest speakers, supported outreach events, and shared his journey through admissions activities for prospective students. Fontaine received the Aloha Award for embodying the spirit of aloha and leadership to serve the greater good. He is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
His fieldwork included acute care at Straub Benioff Medical Center, managing complex neuro, cardiac, and burn cases, and early intervention at Leeward Early Childhood Services Program, supporting infants and toddlers through sensory-based strategies and family coaching.
For his Capstone Project at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Fontaine developed a holistic intervention resource guide for individuals with high-risk pregnancies. Using the biopsychosocial model as the framework, he addressed physical, emotional, and social challenges while providing postpartum resources. Fontaine collaborated closely with therapists to ensure the guide prioritized patient value and allowed for practical, seamless implementation by the therapy team.
Excited to continue growing in the field, Fontaine plans to begin his career in adult rehabilitation, a setting he found deeply fulfilling, where he witnessed the transformative impact of OT services.
