Emily K. Simpson, Ph.D., M.S., OTR/L

Dr. Emily Simpson earned Baccalaureate degrees in fine arts and developmental psychology from DePaul University, a Master's in Science of occupational therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a PhD in education and service leadership from Cardinal Stritch University. She is the Director of Student Research in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program and also serves as the Chair of Admissions. She teaches five research courses, the psychosocial practice course, and a seminar on occupational justice. Dr. Simpson has 20 years of experience as an occupational therapist working in community mental health and emerging practice areas, such as domestic violence shelters and transitional living facilities for people who are unhoused. She has worked as an occupational therapy educator for 16 years. Her current research interests focus on historically marginalized young people who are unhoused and the ways that healthcare providers experience addiction and stigma in the workplace.