Our Faculty
Rice, Martin, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Professor and Director
All Campuses
mrice7@twu.edu
Education: BS, Pennsylvania State University; MS, Western Michigan University; PhD, Pennsylvania State University
Special Areas and Research Interests: Motor learning and motor control strategies that promote enhanced learning and efficient movement dynamics with respect to therapeutic occupation; “meaning” and its influence upon human movement and behavior; safe patient handling issues including required forces and upon caregivers during patient repositioning and transfers via manual techniques, mechanical lift systems.
Chang, Pei-Fen, PhD, OTR
Professor and Interim Associate Director
Houston Center
pchang@twu.edu
Education: BS, National Taiwan University; MS, in Gerontology, University of Southern California; PhD, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Patient satisfaction and quality of life in persons with disabilities; Rehabilitation outcomes; Fall prevention for older adults in the community; Health disparities
Roberts, Heather, PhD, OT
Associate Professor and Associate Director
Denton Campus
Education: BSOT, Saint Louis University; MS Healthcare Administration, University of Texas at Arlington; PhD Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Pediatrics; cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities; constraint induced movement therapy; promoting evidence based practice
Vas, Asha, PhD, OT, CBIST
Professor and Associate Director
Dallas Center
avas@twu.edu
Education: BS, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; MOT, St. Catherine’s University, St. Paul, Minnesota; PhD, University of Texas at Dallas
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury, Translational Research, Cognitive Assessments, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Technology
Bowyer, Patricia, EdD, MS, OTR, FAOTA
Professor
Houston Center
pbowyer@twu.edu
Education: BA, Milligan College; Certificate in OT, Eastern Kentucky University; MS, Eastern Kentucky University; EdD, East Tennessee State University; Postdoctoral Research Affiliate, Johns Hopkins University; Postdoctoral Research associate, University of Illinois at Chicago
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Children and Youth as it relates to the Model of Human Occupation; assessment development specific to the Short Child Occupational Profile and Child Occupational Self Assessment as well as other MOHO based pediatric assessments; treatment effectiveness that is based on the Model of Human Occupation
Barnett, Linda, OTD, MA, OTR
Assistant Clinical Professor and Fieldwork Associate
Dallas Center
lindabarnett@twu.edu
Education: BS, Texas Woman's University; MA, Texas Christian University; OTD, Texas Woman’s University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Pediatrics; early childhood intervention; spirituality and community partnerships
Benjamin, Tanya, PhD, OTR
Assistant Professor
Houston Campus
tbenjamin4@twu.edu
Education: BS, Christian Medical College, India; MS, Colorado State University; PhD, University of Western Ontario
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Qualitative research; participatory action research; creative research methodologies; children and youth; children with disabilities; occupation-based social transformation; global health
Browne, Michael, MSOT, OTR, CHT
Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor
Denton Campus
mbrowne2@twu.edu
Education: MS, Saginaw Valley State University
Specialty Areas: Orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, leadership, orthosis fabrication
Fette, Claudette, PhD, OTR
Clinical Professor
Denton Campus
cfette@twu.edu
Education: BS, Texas Woman’s University; MS, University of North Texas; PhD, Texas Woman’s University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests Strength-based practice and assessment; Mental health promotion and early intervention; Psychosocial Rehabilitation; Family engagement and Wraparound; School-based practice and School Mental Health; Community-based practice and facilitating meaningful occupation
Haines, Christine E, PhD, OTR
Assistant Professor
Denton Campus
Education: BS, Texas A&M University; MA, Health Psychology, Texas State University; MBA, Strayer University; PhD Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Polytrauma; Combat Service Member and Veteran Healthcare Needs; Occupational Identity; International Development and Aid (serving populations directly affected by conflict)
Hay, Catherine Cooper, PhD, OTR
Assistant Professor
Houston Campus
chay1@twu.edu
Education: BS, University of California at Santa Barbara; MS, Tufts University; PhD, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Stroke and brain injury; patient centered outcomes in rehabilitation; cognition; sex differences in rehabilitation intervention and outcomes; Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
Hintz, Lou Ann, PhD, OTR
Assistant Professor
Dallas Center
lhintz@twu.edu
Education: BS, Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University; MA, Occupational Therapy Administration, Texas Woman's University; PhD, Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Children and youth, school-based occupational therapy, multi-tiered systems of support, and occupational adaptation
Johnson, Gretchen, OTD, OTR, CLT
Assistant Clinical Professor
Dallas Campus
gjohnson@twu.edu
Education: BSR, Rehabilitation Services and Sociology, Stephen F. Austin State University; MS Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University; OTD Occupational Therapy, Marymount University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Adult physical dysfunction, stroke and TBI rehabilitation, return to work, lymphedema, developmental disabilities: Spina Bifida- lifespan of care
Ko, Camille, OTD, MOT, OTR, CBIS
Assistant Clinical Professor
Denton Campus
cko2@twu.edu
Education: BS, Brigham Young; MOT, Texas Woman's University; OTD Texas Woman's University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Certified Brain Injury Specialist; LSVT BIG; Functional cognition; Community reintegration; Health Literacy
Lohmann, Alicia F., OTD, OTR, CBIS
Associate Clinical Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Houston Center
alohmann@twu.edu
Education: BS Texas A&M University; MOT Texas Woman’s University; OTD South University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Neuro Rehab with emphasis in brain injury; Brain injury Specialist; geriatric care; wheelchair seating & positioning
Martin, Jennifer, OTD, OTR, CHT, CLT
Associate Clinical Professor
Dallas Campus
jmartin28@twu.edu
Education: B.S. Hearing and Speech Sciences, Ohio University; M.S. Occupational Therapy, College Misericordia; O.T.D. Occupational Therapy, Boston University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Adult physical dysfunction, hand therapy, oncology and non-oncology related lymphedema, and self-care adherence related to chronic illness
McCarroll, Hope, OTD, OTR, BCP
Assistant Clinical Professor
Denton Campus
hmccarroll@twu.edu
Education: B.S. in Child Development, Texas Woman's University; MOT, Texas Woman's University; Post-Professional OTD, Texas Woman's University
Specialty areas & Research interests: Pediatrics, School-based occupational therapy, handwriting, interprofessional education
Pickens, Noralyn, PhD, OT, FAOTA
Professor and Associate Dean for Interprofessional Education and Strategic Initiatives
College of Health Sciences and College of Nursing
npickens@twu.edu
Education: BS, Occupational Therapy, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; MS, Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; PhD, Kinesiology: Therapeutic Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Aging in place and end of life care; specializing in qualitative research and mixed-methodologies
Poskey, Gail A. PhD, OTR, CNT
Associate Professor and Assistant Director
Dallas Center
Education: BS, East Central University; MOT, Texas Woman’s University; PhD, Texas Woman’s University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Pediatrics, Pediatric TBI and SCI, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), fatherhood, evidence based practice, and prevention of abusive head trauma
Rasmussen, Kial-Ann, PhD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Education: BS, Mathematics, University of Minnesota Duluth; MOT, University of Missouri; PhD, Health and Rehabilitation Science, University of Missouri
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: ALS and other spinal cord diseases, customizable assistive technology fabrication, 3d printing, evaluation and measurement
Rice, Ana, MOT, OTD, OTR, CNT, NTMTC
Assistant Clinical Professor
Houston Campus
agaribay@twu.edu
Education: BBA, University of Texas Pan American; MOT, University of Texas Medical Branch; OTD Texas Woman's University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Children who were born prematurely and their caregivers, children born with congenital heart defects, children who have feeding difficulties as a result of complex medical histories.
Sen, Supriya, MS, OTD, OTR
Associate Clinical Professor
Houston Campus
ssen1@twu.edu
Education: BS, BA, University of Queensland, AU; MS, La Trobe University, AU; OTD, University of Illinois at Chicago
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Interprofessional education and collaborative care; Community based practice with focus on refugees/forced immigrants populations and underserved minority/immigrant populations; Work participation and Ergonomics; Culturally relevant/sensitive occupational therapy
Sit, William, PhD, OTR, BCPR
Clinical Professor
Dallas Center
ysit@twu.edu
Education: Prof diploma, Hong Kong Polytechnic University; MA, PhD, Texas Woman’s University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Adult physical dysfunction; Hand Therapy; ICU critical care; Low vision; Stroke rehabilitation; kinesotaping & Certified Sensory Integration & Praxis Test
Sullivan, Anne, PhD, OTR
Assistant Professor
Dallas Campus
asullivan6@twu.edu
Education: BA, College of Wooster; MS University of Rochester; MOT, Texas Woman's University, PhD., Texas Woman's University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Transition to adulthood and independent living for adults with autism
Tucker, Kristen, OTD, MOT, OTR, CLT
Assistant Clinical Professor
Houston Campus
ktuck@twu.edu
Education: BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; MOT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; OTD, Texas Woman’s University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Neuro rehab across the lifespan; spinal cord injury; lymphedema; head and neck lymphedema; LSVT BIG; autism spectrum disorder
Washington, Leon, PhD, OTR, LMSW, C/NDT
Associate Clinical Professor
Denton Campus
fwashington1@twu.edu
Education: BS, Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University; MSW, Social Work, Our Lady of the Lake University; PhD, Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University
Specialty Areas and Research Interests: Children with special needs and their caregivers, children who are abused and exposed to violence, pediatric neurological deficits, qualitative methodologies
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