Dedicated to the advancement of neurorehabilitation through education, research, and practice.
Education.
- 1989 Bachelor of Science, New York University, New York, NY
- 1994 Master of Public Administration, New York University, New York, NY
- 2004 Doctor of Education, Teachers College/Columbia University, New York,
NY. (Dissertation title: “Coping Behaviors of Stroke Survivors Undergoing
Inpatient Rehabilitation”. Sponsor: John P. Allegrante)
Qualifications.
- New York State License (Occupational Therapy): #004979-1
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy #004281
- American Occupational Therapy Association: Board Certified in
Neurorehabilitation #102-01NR
Academic Appointments.
- 1991-1999 Instructor in Clinical Occupational Therapy, Columbia University
- 1999-2004 Associate in Clinical Occupational Therapy, Columbia University
- 2004-2006 Assistant Professor in Clinical Occupational Therapy, Columbia University
- 2006-present Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy, Columbia University
- 2006-present: Honorary Adjunct Associate Professor of Movement Sciences and Education, Teachers College
Honors and Awards.
- 1994 Merit for Practice , New York State Occupational Therapy Association
- 1997 Award for Clinical Excellence in Rehabilitation, America Occupational Therapy Foundation
- 1999 Certificate of Recognition for Service , New York State Occupational
Therapy Association
- 2000 Recognition of Achievement Award for: “Author/educator who has advanced neurorehabilitation practice”, American Occupational Therapy Association
- 2002 First United States faculty chosen and trained to certify occupational therapy practitioners in the administration of the “Arnadottir-OT Neurobehavioral Evaluation (A-ONE)”, a tool used to identify cognitive-perceptual deficits during functional activities.
- 2004 Service Award , American Occupational Therapy Association
- 2004 Kappa Delta Pi , International Honor Society in Education: Invited Member
- 2005 Roster of Fellows: American Occupational Therapy Association