Anna Carlson

Dr. Anna Carlson is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Quinnipiac University, where she has been a faculty member since 2019. Previously, she served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western New England University (2018) and as a Part-Time Professor at Quinnipiac (2014-2017). She holds a BS from Pacific University and an OTD from Quinnipiac University.

Her research focuses on innovative occupational therapy interventions for vulnerable populations, with expertise spanning:

• End-of-life and palliative care in home health settings
• Community health initiatives for homeless populations
• Oncology rehabilitation and cancer care support
• Cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation
• Mental health and substance abuse recovery programs
• Reentry programs for justice-involved individuals

Dr. Carlson's recent scholarly work demonstrates strong focus on community-based interventions, with 90% of her 15 most recent publications addressing homelessness, incarceration reentry, or end-of-life care. Her research consistently integrates themes of occupational justice, community reintegration, and trauma-informed care across diverse clinical populations.

She maintains active community engagement through partnerships with organizations like St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen and develops service-learning programs addressing healthcare inequities. Dr. Carlson teaches courses including Capstone Project Development, Fieldwork Coordination, and Community Engagement Seminars for special populations.