Pamela Kasyan-Howe

Pamela Kasyan-Howe, OTD, OTR/L, EdS, is an Assistant Professor and Doctoral Coordinator in Occupational Therapy (OT) Programs at the College of Health Sciences in Miami, FL. Her academic and professional work bridges clinical expertise with innovative approaches to education and leadership.

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), South University
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT), Florida International University
• Bachelor of Arts in Education (BA), University of Florida
• Education Specialist (EdS), Computing Technologies in Education, Nova Southeastern University
• Certificate, Hand and Upper Quadrant Rehabilitation, Medical College of Philadelphia, Hahnemann University

Her research interests focus on fieldwork education, leadership, student accommodation, and legal and ethical concerns in occupational therapy. She has also explored strategies to support students in higher distance education, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity.

Dr. Kasyan-Howe’s clinical experience spans traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological rehabilitation, dementia care, acute care, orthopedics, and hand therapy, with practice across inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings. She has actively contributed to the profession through leadership roles in regional, state, and national organizations, including revising the Student Evaluation of Fieldwork Experience (SEFWE) for the American Occupational Therapy Association.