Summary

Cheryl Lucas, EdD, LNHA, OTR/L, is a clinical associate professor, and the assistant director of the Occupational Therapy program, Department of Rehabilitation Science. 

Dr. Lucas is an occupational therapist and healthcare administrator with over 30 years of experience working with clients throughout the lifespan, and a decade of experience in academia teaching full time.

Dr. Lucas's clinical and research interests are knowledge translation of occupational science evidence- based practice to global maternal child health and wellness initiatives and assisting students in their role as holistic, and inclusive occupational therapy practitioners.   

She is currently appointed to a 3-year term on the American Occupational Therapy Association's Continuing Clinical Competency and Professional Development committee; recently served as AOTA'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