Heather Gilbert

Heather Gilbert is a Lecturer in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Tufts University, located at 574 Boston Ave, Medford, MA. She holds academic appointments within the School of Arts and Sciences and has been in her current role since September 2023. Her clinical expertise focuses on forensic mental health and community-based interventions for individuals with chronic mental illnesses and acquired brain injuries.

Education:

• OTD (Occupational Therapy Doctorate), Tufts University, 2023
• MS in Occupational Therapy, Tufts University, 2015
• BS in Exercise & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, 2011

Research & Practice Interests: Dr. Gilbert emphasizes leadership development for occupational therapy practitioners, emerging practice areas, and addressing sensitive clinical topics such as substance use and sexual intimacy. She advocates for legislative changes to better support occupational therapy services and clinician-patient interactions in challenging contexts.

No recent publications or awards were explicitly listed in the provided materials.