Alexis Morin

Alexis Morin serves as an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at Western New England University, actively contributing to academic and professional communities through her role as Academic Representative for the Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Association (MAOT) and membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Her educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Westfield State University
• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) from Bay Path University
• Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Chatham University

Research priorities center on optimizing occupational performance for vulnerable populations, with dual emphases on foster youth stress management and first responders' well-being. Her clinical expertise spans mental health, community-based practice, and trauma-informed care, informed by direct experience in home health, youth residential programs, school systems, and senior care settings. She actively explores the Kawa Model's applications in professional development and clinical practice while developing caregiver support strategies.

Teaching responsibilities include Leadership in Global Health, Group Interventions & Therapeutic Use of Self, and Community-Based OT Practice, where she emphasizes health promotion frameworks for vulnerable populations. Her published research on foster youth stress reduction has been presented at MAOT and AOTA conferences, though no specific awards or grant funding details are documented in available materials.