Christine Linkie

Christine Linkie, PhD, MS, OTR/L, CPRP, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science at the University at Buffalo, School of Public Health and Health Professions. She joined UB in Spring 2021. Previously, she taught as adjunct faculty at Gannon University's Occupational Therapy program, focusing on mental health, occupational science, and leadership. Her clinical experience spans roles such as senior occupational therapist in public schools, program director in psychiatric rehabilitation, and work in early intervention, sensory integration, and outpatient settings.

Her teaching philosophy emphasizes transformational learning, fostering critical thinking, empathy, and professional identity. She currently instructs courses in mental health special topics, neurological/cognitive condition evaluation, home-based occupational therapy, Level I fieldwork, and research guidance. Her research focuses on enhancing occupational performance in individuals with schizophrenia.

No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided text. She maintains an office at 501 Kimball, Buffalo, NY, and can be reached at clinkie@buffalo.edu.