Dr. Ausec earned his Bachelor of Education in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Georgia and his Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University. In 2025, he earned his Doctorate in Occupational Therapy through the Medical University of South Carolina's Post-Professional OTD Program.
Dr. Ausec has 13 years of clinical experience, primarily in pediatric-based settings. He holds specialty certifications in autism spectrum disorder, sensory integration, and pediatric trauma and attachment disorders. Dr. Ausec has held various leadership positions with the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association (SCOTA) and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
In 2019, Dr. Ausec transitioned to academia as adjunct faculty and moved to a full-time instructor in 2023. His scholarly interests include the topics of pediatrics, sensory integration, and professional development, including research related to the Mauna Model, a conceptual model he developed that focuses on the professional development of OT professionals.