Faculty

Our faculty are approachable and understanding. They are clinically active, conversant in the latest OT research and practice, involved in the community and building the knowledgebase (for occupational therapy education/of occupational therapy practice.)

Michelle Buccinna, MS, OTR/L

Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy

Tara Casimano, PhD, OT/L

Associate Director, Occupational Therapy

Beth Chiariello, PhD

Associate Director (Manhattan), Occupational Therapy

Tara Collins, MHS, OTR/L

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Occupational Therapy

Virginia E. Crippen, MS

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Occupational Therapy

Shifra K. Leiser, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy

Meira L. Orentlicher, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Coordinator of Research and Development, Occupational Therapy

Rena Purohit, JD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy

Susan A. Taddonio, MA, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy

Stephanie Dapice Wong, DPT, PT, OTR, CAPS

Chair and Director, Occupational Therapy