Education
2003-present UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS -BOSTON, MA.
Doctoral program in Gerontology
Fall 2002 BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH – BOSTON, MA.
Graduate coursework in Public Health
1996-1998 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - DURHAM, N.H.
M.S. Degree in Occupational Therapy
1983-1984 LESLEY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT - CAMBRIDGE, MA.
Graduate course work in management
1975-1978 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON, WI
B.S. Degree in Occupational Therapy-Honors Graduate
Employment
1999-present BOSTON UNIVERSITY, SARGENT COLLEGE - BOSTON, MA
Clinical Assistant Professor-Entry level MS OT Program
Teach lecture classes, application sections, discussion sections, advise students, develop curricula, develop syllabi, participate in program, departmental and college meetings.
2002-present THRIVING AT HOME – MEDFORD, MA.
Contract OT
Provide OT services to individuals in their home
2001-2004 GREATER BOSTON AID TO THE BLIND – W. ROXBURY, MA
Contract OT
Work in the community with individuals with low vision
2000-2001 LEGAL DISABILITIES CENTER – BOSTON, MA
Expert witness
Worked in support of handicap accessible public toilets for the city of Boston
2000-2002 SALTER NURSING HOMES - WOBURN, MA.
Per diem Occupational Therapist
Direct treatment for individuals with varying illnesses and disabilities
1998-1999 MASSACHUSETTS BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WELLESLEY, MA.
Adjunct Faculty-OTA program
Taught Program Development, Kinesiology and Physical Disabilities
1995-1999 NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - DANVERS, MA.
Adjunct Faculty-OTA program
Taught Medical Specialties (a clinical conditions course) and Orientation to Occupational Therapy; Developed course redesign for orientation course; Received grant for increasing use of technology in the classroom
1995-1998 WINGATE AT HOME - N. ANDOVER, MA
Home Health Occupational Therapist
1993-1995 MEADOWVIEW HEALTH CARE NURSING HOME – N. READING, MA
Staff Occupational Therapist
NEW ENGLAND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - WOBURN, MA.
1987-1998 CPR Instructor
1/86-6/87 Clinical Supervisor
5/85-12/85 Outpatient staff therapist
6/79-3/81 OTR team leader and staff therapist
9/82-9/84 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - NASHUA, NH
Supervisor, Occupational Therapy Department
4/81-7/82 YOUVILLE HOSPITAL - CAMBRIDGE, MA
Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical Supervisor
Appointments
2004-present Panel member – Board Certification in Gerontology Panel (AOTA)
2000-present Member of Roster of Accreditation Evaluators – ACOTE
2000-present Board Member-Emerging Practice Special Interest Group (MAOT)
2000-present Member Endorsement Committee - AOTA
2001-2004 Faculty subsection coordinator – EDSIS standing committee (AOTA)
Feb. 2000 NBCOT Certification Standard Setting Study - COTA Panel Observer
Professional Organizations
2003-present Member-Gerontological Society of America
1999-present Member W.F.O.T.
1979-present Member A.O.T.A.
1980-present Member M.A.O.T. |
