Education & Professional Credentials

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Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (2012)

Doctoral Studies in Public Health (DPH)
The Graduate Center, State University of New York (2010)

Master of Social Work (MSW)
Wurzweiler School of Social Work (2006)

Master of Arts (MA), Community Health & Thanatology
Specialized study in death and dying, suicide prevention, crisis intervention, grief counseling, and trauma.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Occupational Therapy
New York University (1981)

Advanced Certification in Sensory Integration & Praxis Testing (SIPT)
Sensory Integration International
Certified in the administration and interpretation of Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing (SIPT), including the identification and classification of sensory integration disorders.
 

Clinical & Community-Based Practice

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (1987–2019)

More than three decades of clinical experience serving children and families across a variety of settings, including:

• Hospital and NICU environments

• Early intervention programs

• Preschool through high school educational settings

• General education and special education programs

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Areas of focus included sensory processing, child development, participation, learning, and functional performance across home, school, and community environments.

 

Clinical Social Worker (2006–2008)
Saint Vincent's Services
Served as Coordinator of the Founders and Transitions Program, an Early Permanency Planning (EPP) initiative supporting children and families involved in foster care and permanency planning services.

 

Teaching, Research & Higher Education

Touro College Occupational Therapy Program (1999–2003)
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Research Advisor

Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus (2003–2004)
Occupational Therapy Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Adjunct Professor, Community & Public Health Sciences (2008–2010)

Touro University Nevada (2011)
Occupational Therapy Professor, including research-focused coursework

Keiser University (2014–2016)
Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
 

Key contributions included:

• Development of curriculum for occupational therapy research and professional practice courses

• Design of foundational coursework supporting initial program accreditation

• Participation in the development of the university's Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program

• Contributions to the successful accreditation of the MSOT program

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Scholarship & Research

Doctoral Dissertation Published (2012)
Published in the field of Community-Based Occupational Therapy.
Robin's academic and professional work reflects an interdisciplinary focus spanning occupational therapy, sensory processing, mental health, trauma, public health, education, research, and community-based practice.