Julie McLaughlin Gray

Dr. Julie McLaughlin Gray is an Associate Chair for Academic, Faculty, and Student Affairs, Director of the China Initiative, and Clinical Professor at the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. She holds a PhD in Occupational Science from USC and has over 30 years of clinical experience in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation. Her work focuses on survivor experiences, emotional impacts of stroke, and occupation-centered recovery strategies.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy, San Jose State University
• Master’s in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California
• PhD in Occupational Science, University of Southern California

Research Interests:

• Stroke and brain injury rehabilitation
• Occupation’s role in recovery
• Dynamic systems and occupation
• ICF framework in occupational therapy

Awards:

• Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (2015)

Grants & Initiatives:

• Directed the China Initiative, establishing a dual-degree program with Peking University Health Science Center
• Oversees academic programs at USC Chan

Labs & Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary teams advancing occupational therapy education and practice in China and globally.