Contact
374 Bridgeside Point I 100 Technology Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Biography
Natalie Leland is an expert in community engagement, secondary data analysis, implementation science and evaluating the impact of health services in post-acute and long-term care settings.
She is the Principal Investigator and Director of the Rehabilitation Health Services Research Lab, which engages in rehabilitation research that spans across the care continuum to explore health care access, care delivery (e.g., quality), and outcomes. This line of inquiry prioritizes community-partnered research that addresses health disparities, elevates the voices of lived experiences, advances health equity and enhances evidence implementation into real world practice.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire
- Master of Science, University of Massachusetts
- Doctor of Philosophy in Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston
Awards
- Mid-Career Research Award, American Occupational Therapy Foundation, 2018
- Lindy Boggs Award, American Occupational Therapy Association, 2017
- Roster of Fellows, American Occupational Therapy Association, 2012
Research Interests
- Examining in equities in access, care delivery and outcomes for older adults
Professional Organization Appointments
- Fellow, Gerontological Society of America
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- AcademyHealth
Certificates
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Board Certification in Gerontology
