Praveen Injeti

Praveen Injeti serves as Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy and holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University. His professional journey includes clinical work in long-term care, behavioral health, and the jail system, with a 18-year focus on pediatric behavioral health. He integrates teaching, research mentoring, and clinical practice, emphasizing mental health education and program development.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy (Loma Linda University, 1999)
• Master of Arts in Psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy focus)
• Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (Loma Linda University, 2021)

Research & Teaching: Specializes in behavioral health interventions, particularly for children. He presents at regional/state conferences, guest-lectures across disciplines, and was featured in Time Magazine’s 2019 special edition on mental health. His mentoring focuses on student research and program development.

Personal: Balances professional passions with family life, enjoying travel, music, and pets. He views his roles as aligned with personal values and spiritual calling.