- Jennifer
- White
- CScD, MOT, OTR/L
- Director of the Occupational Therapy (MS) Program, Associate Professor
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Contact
360 Bridgeside Point I 100 Technology Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Biography
Jennifer White has 20+ years of clinical experience in occupation-based inpatient rehabilitation and acute care services. Her expertise is in the development and management of both early mobilization programs for clients requiring intensive care services and community-based occupational therapy services for underserved populations. White’s diversity initiatives have meaningfully increased the capacity of the Department of Occupational Therapy in providing more inclusive learning environments in and outside of the classroom for not only all students across the department’s programs but also for the faculty and staff of the department.
Education
- Health Policy and Administration, The Pennsylvania State University
- Master of Occupational Therapy, University of Washington
- Clinical Science Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh
Awards
- Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Award, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, 2023
- Academic Educator Award, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association, 2022
- Emerging and Innovative Practice Award, American Occupational Therapy Association, 2022
Research Interests
- Identifying barriers and facilitators to performance of meaningful activities after critical illness
- The expansion of occupational therapy services in primary care, clinical education
- Development of community-based occupational therapy services for underserved populations
