Jennifer Gardner

Jennifer Gardner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the College of Health Professions and Human Services, Kean University. Her expertise spans mental health occupational therapy services for individuals across the lifespan, with clinical experience in both inpatient and community-based settings, including sensory modulation room development.

• Specializes in mental health and sensory modulation
• Teaches courses like Conditions Across the Lifespan and Research Methods in Occupational Therapy
• Emphasizes collaborative learning, connecting theory with practice

Her research interests focus on psychosocial practice, lifespan occupational therapy, and sensory integration methodologies.

She contributes to graduate-level education and curriculum development within her department.