Alison M. Rangel

Alison M. Rangel is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at the Department of Occupational Therapy, New York University Steinhardt. She oversees fieldwork programs and holds leadership roles in professional organizations such as the Metropolitan Occupational Therapy Education Council (MOTEC) and the editorial board of the Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Journal. Her expertise spans psychosocial rehabilitation, therapeutic crisis intervention, and professional licensure regulation.

Education:

• OTD in Occupational Therapy, New York University Steinhardt, 2021
• MS in Occupational Therapy, University of Scranton, 2004
• BS in Health Sciences (Minor: Counseling & Human Services), University of Scranton, 2003

Research & Interests: Dr. Rangel focuses on experiential learning, mental health interventions, and professional development. She actively promotes diversity in occupational therapy through organizations like COTAD and TODOS, including community performances like her Salsa Dance Break at the AOTA Annual Inspire Conference.

Awards:

• NYU Steinhardt Samuel Eshborn Service Award (2021)
• Community Service Excellence Award (TODOS, 2019)

Advising & Leadership: She co-chairs MOTEC and contributes to the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) Clinical Education Task Force. Her career includes clinical roles at Bellevue Hospital and Mt. Sinai Morningside Hospital, alongside adjunct teaching at Long Island University.

Labs/Teams: Involved with the Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Journal editorial board and global advocacy groups like WFOT and COTAD.