Amy Burton

Amy Burton serves as an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at Western New England University and concurrently holds the administrative position of Assistant Dean for Pharmacy Student Affairs, demonstrating dual engagement in academic and student affairs leadership.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Springfield College
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University

Dr. Burton's research concentrates on pediatric interventions within occupational therapy, emphasizing evidence-based clinical applications and healthcare leadership strategies. Her work particularly addresses therapeutic self-utilization techniques and management frameworks for evolving healthcare systems, with strong implications for child and youth practice settings.

She oversees doctoral mentorship initiatives and teaches core curriculum courses spanning occupational profiling, activity analysis, group dynamics, pediatric practice sequences, research methodology, and healthcare administration. Her instructional portfolio directly bridges academic theory with clinical practice through structured experiential learning components.

Administratively, her Assistant Dean role for Pharmacy Student Affairs involves comprehensive oversight of student support services, academic progression, and professional development within the pharmacy program, reflecting cross-disciplinary institutional contributions.