Meryl Picard

Meryl Picard is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Occupational Therapy within Seton Hall University. With 25 years of academic experience and two decades of clinical practice, she specializes in wellness & health promotion, aging, trauma-informed care, and civic engagement.

• Doctorate in Health Sciences (Seton Hall University, 2012)
• Master of Social Work (New York University, 1987)
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (New York University, 1979)

Her research focuses on wellness across adult and older adult populations, reflective practice in clinical settings, and expanding civic engagement for vulnerable groups. Recent publications highlight innovations in disaster preparedness, remote workplace ergonomics, and patient advocacy for voting rights.

• Excellence in Service Learning (2024)
• University Excellence in Service-Learning (2024)
• Archbishop John J. Meyers Outstanding Award in Health Science Education (2015)

Picard has trained therapists in burnout prevention and advocates for older adult driving solutions through Car-Fit™ certification. She teaches capstone courses in wellness and reflection in clinical practice.