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Claire Mulry, OTD, Associate Professor is Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy at Kean University's College of Health Professions and Human Services. With over 25 years of clinical experience, she specializes in adult acquired brain injury rehabilitation, aging in place consulting, and community mobility interventions. She co-founded Independent Domain, LLC to provide consultative services for productive aging initiatives.
- Post-Professional OTD from Thomas Jefferson University (2012)
- MSOT from Quinnipiac University (2010)
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in OT from Kean College (1997)
- B.A. from Rutgers University (1988)
Her research focuses on environmental modifications for dementia care, community mobility solutions for seniors, and theoretical frameworks for clinical reasoning. She has developed programs for fall prevention in senior housing and spatial neglect assessment in aphasia patients.
Recent publications examine community-based mobility interventions for mental health patients, preemptive home modifications in PACE programs, and clinical reasoning models. Key themes include aging in place, functional independence, and accessibility improvements.
- Fellow, American Occupational Therapy Association (2021)
- 11 grants exceeding $2.15M for student community engagement programs
- Journal reviewer for AJOT, Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
Dr. Mulry's teaching philosophy emphasizes real-world case applications, critical thinking, and leadership development in healthcare. She has mentored students in subsidized senior housing projects and community mobility research.
