Selena Washington, Ph.D., OTR/L
Associate Professor
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Education
- Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - University of Missouri-St. Louis
- Master of Science in Public Health - Meharry Medical College
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - Tennessee State University
Research Interests
- Adults aging with developmental and intellectual disability (Down Syndrome) and the prevalence of fall incidents and cognitive decline
- Occupational therapy with aging adults and fall prevention, environmental safety, and home modifications
- Occupational therapy with aging adults and telehealth community programming
- Occupational justice and equity in occupational science and occupational therapy
Professional Experience
Professional Organizations and Associations
Organizations
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research (ISTAART)
- Missouri Occupational Therapy Association
- Society for the Study of Occupation
- World Federation of Occupational Therapists
- Participation, Environment, Performance Lab at Washington University - St. Louis
- : Community Aging in Place - Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) Program
- : US HUD Older Adult Home Modification Program
- : Resilience through Engagement - A Telehealth Wellness Program for Older Adults