Summary

Cheryl Lucas, EdD, LNHA, OTR, is the new assistant director of the Occupational Therapy program, Department of Rehabilitation Science. She joins as a clinical associate professor.

Cheryl is an occupational therapist and healthcare administrator with over 30 years of experience working with clients throughout the lifespan and nine years of experience in academia teaching full time. She most recently served as The American Occupational Therapy Association's professional development coordinator for the Academic Special Interest Section, and was the educational liaison for the Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Association.

Education

• EdD, Johnson and Wales University (2017)
• MS, occupational therapy, Boston University (1994) 
• BS, occupational therapy, Tufts University, Medford, Mass. (1984)
  

Professional Affiliations

• American Occupational Therapy Association 
• Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Association 
• Coalition of Occupational Advocates for Diversity 
• Massachusetts Association for Infant Mental Health