MS, Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Thomas Jefferson University Co, 1995
BS, Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Thomas Jefferson University, 1990
Certifications
Occupational Therapist
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy, 2013
Occupational Therapy
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 1991
OTL
Ga Brd of Occ Therapy, 2013
Awards & Honors
Roster of Fellows Award
American Occupational Therapy Association, 2022
Alpha Eta Society, Augusta University Chapter
2020
Project Vision 2015 Volunteer of the Year
United Way of Aiken County, 2016
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society: 12382153
2012
William F. Homiller Award for Excellence in Teaching
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, 2005
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
OTHP 6505
Research Process
OTHP 6501
Intro EBP & Research Process
OTHP 6203
Occ Adapt Assistive Tech
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
Aging Well: Health Promotion and Health Management, 2023 Book, Chapter in Textbook-New
Self-management interventions for people with chronic pulmonary, cardiac or kidney conditions., 2021 Other
Self-management interventions for people with diabetes., 2021 Other
Occupational therapy interventions to improve performance of instrumental activities of daily living for community dwelling older adults: A systematic review. , 2018 Journal Article, Professional Journal
Critically appraised topic: Effect of cognitive interventions on the performance of IADLs for community-dwelling older adults. , 2017 Other
Department Service
COTAD
2021 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
College Service
Undergraduate Health Professions Chair Search Committee
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
CAHS Strategic Planning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work Group
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Chair
Anatomy Faculty Search Committee
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Chair
CAHS Awards & Recognitions Committee
2016 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
CAHS Promotion & Tenure Committee
2015 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
University Service
Augusta University Calendar Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
AU Faculty Activities Reporting Project
2021 - 2022
Role: Other
AU Course Evaluation Project, Core Team
2020 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
Budget, IT & Augusta University Resources
2017 - 2018
Role: University Senate Service
Professional Service
Georgia Occupational Therapy Association
2023 - Present
Role: Other
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
2021 - Present
Role: Other
United Way of Aiken County, Project Vision
2013 - Present
Role: Other
Augusta Technical College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Advisory Board
2016 - 2019
