Present | Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University ‐ College of Health Care Sciences | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
mental health, disability and participation of the ageing, individuals who have dementia, dementia, individuals with mental illness, mental illness, aging in place, cognitive impairment in geriatric practice, therapists’ attitudes and knowledge of factors affecting cognition in adults and older clients, occupational disruptions, and wellbeing of caregivers
Professional Service and Affiliations
Member, CHCS Curriculum Committee, NSU | Member, Committee on Student Progress, DPT Program, Tampa | Chair, Committee on Student Progress, OTD Program, Tampa | Chair, Curriculum Committee, OTD Program, Tampa | Member, Executive Council Alpha Eta Honor Society, NSU | Chair, Mental Health Special Interest Section, Florida Occupational Therapy |
Honors and Awards
- Elected Faculty Mem ber, Alpha Eta Honor Society ( 2014 )
- USF College of Public Health 2005 Lee Leavengood Senior Programs Endowed Scholarship Allen Cognitive Network (2010)
- Service Award: Project Return Florida, Inc., (1987)
2007 | Ph.D., Public Health, Concentrations in Social and Behavioral Health and Community and Family Health Education, University of South Florida | |
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1993 | M.S., Public Health, Community and Family Health Education, University of South Florida | |
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1968 | B.S., Occupational Therapy, University of Florida | |
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Contact Information
(813) 574-5348
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