Casey Humphrey

Casey Humphrey serves as Interim Department Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy within Eastern Kentucky University's College of Health Sciences. Her academic leadership combines clinical expertise with educational innovation in occupational therapy practice.

Her educational background includes:

• B.S. in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky University
• Master of Health Administration from Des Moines University
• Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky University

Dr. Humphrey's research centers on occupational therapy fieldwork education, interdisciplinary collaboration, brain injury rehabilitation, and relationship-rich pedagogy. Her work emphasizes practical applications for improving client outcomes through meaningful therapeutic engagement and innovative educational approaches.

Recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate expertise across neurorehabilitation for Parkinson's Disease and tetraplegia, measurement reliability in clinical practice, perfectionism in allied health students, and digital solutions for fieldwork education. This body of work reflects a consistent commitment to advancing occupational therapy through evidence-based practice and educational excellence.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Bluegrass Academic Leadership Academy Fellow (2021)
• EKU College of Health Sciences Excellence Award for Outstanding Service (2021)
• Jean Steffan Smith Faculty Teaching Award (2020)

As Interim Department Chair, Dr. Humphrey actively mentors occupational therapy students and contributes to curriculum development, though specific grant funding details are not documented in the provided materials.