Faculty & Staff

The Department of Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science faculty and staff have varied specializations and real-world experience. Their diverse backgrounds enrich students' learning through unique classroom experiences and real-life examples.

Regular Faculty

Name and Title Contact Information
Allysin Bridges-German, OTD, MA, OTR/L, CAPS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Associate Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 4120R
410-704-2381

Matthew Burger, MS, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Associate Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 4110D
410-704-3626

Audrey Combs, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Associate Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 4120S
410-704-4294
Miranda Donnelly, PhD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 4110C
410-704-5172

Kathleen Eglseder, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA, CLT
Associate Professor
Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 4120Q
410-704-4305
Karen Eskow, PhD, LCPC, OTR/L, CFLE
Professor
Affiliate Faculty
Liberal Arts 2213J
410-704-2128

Ritu Goel, MS, OTR/L, DHSc, CHT
Clinical Assistant Professor
Associate Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 4110H
410-704-4485

Elizabeth Gosnell, MS, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Associate Graduate Faculty
7400 York Road, 4170
410-704-7307
Teresa Green, PhD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 4110E
410-704-4304

Kendra Heatwole Shank, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor
Chairperson
Post-Professional OTD Program Director
Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 5120Q
410-704-4437
Jenna Heffron, PhD, OTR/L, ADAC
Associate Professor
Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 4120X
410-704-3499

Daniel Hollern, MS, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
OTC Director
Associate Graduate Faculty
7400 York Road, 4161
410-704-7311

Amanda Jozkowski, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor
MS Program Director
Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 5120W
410-704-2272
Ashley Lankford, ScD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 4120W
410-704-5623

Sonia Lawson, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Associate Professor
Entry-Level OTD Program Director
Interim Doctoral Capstone Coordinator
Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 5120R
410-704-2313
Amanda Littleton, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Associate Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 5120U
410-704-2253
M. Beth Merryman, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor
Graduate Faculty
Derek Piggott, MOT, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Associate Graduate Faculty
Health Professisons, 4120U
410-704-4999
Jennifer Wingrat, ScD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 5120T
410-704-2769
Jenna Yeager, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor
PhD Doctoral Program Director
Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 5120S
410-704-4439
Lauren Zahner, MS, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Associate Graduate Faculty
Health Professions, 5120Y
410-704-4295

Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct faculty are best reached via email; their office location is available on your course syllabus. For circumstances requiring immediate assistance, students may contact the department of Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science at 410-704-2762.

Name Email
Melanie Alevetsovitis, OTD, OTR/L
Associate Graduate Faculty


Selina Brijbasi, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Associate Graduate Faculty
Kelsey McGonigle, OTD, OTR/L
Associate Graduate Faculty


Lori Patria, MS, OTR/L
Associate Graduate Faculty
Kristin Rockwell, MS, OTR/L
Associate Graduate Faculty
Kathryn Williams, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Graduate Faculty

Administrative Staff

Name and Title Contact Information

Administrative Assistant II
Health Professions, 5159G
410-704-2371

Kelly Chick
OT Program Specialist
Health Professions, 5120L
410-704-5124
Briana Rostkowski, MS
Admissions & Clinical Placement Coordinator
Health Professions, 5120M
410-704-2653
Doug DeHaan, M. Ed.
Hussman Center Director
7400 York Road, 4162
410-704-4507

Emeriti Faculty

NAME EMAIL
Lisa Crabtree, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Janet DeLany, DEd, OTR/L, FAOTA
Barbara Demchick, ScD, OTR/L FAOTA
Charlotte E. Exner, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Carolyn Parmenter
 
S. Maggie Reitz, PhD, FAOTA
Marlene Riley, MMS, OTR/L, CHT
Regena Stevens-Ratchford, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Harriet H. Warren
 
Marcie Weinstein, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA