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Dr. Emily K. Simpson is a Professor of Occupational Therapy at Midwestern University's College of Health Sciences-Downers Grove. She serves as Director of Student Research in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program and Chair of Admissions. With 20 years of clinical experience in community mental health and 16 years as an educator, her work focuses on marginalized populations. She holds a Ph.D. in Education and Service Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University, an M.S. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and B.S. degrees in Fine Arts and Developmental Psychology from DePaul University.
Her research explores occupational participation among unhoused LGBTQ+ youth, stigma experiences of healthcare providers with addiction, and trauma's impact on occupational engagement. Key areas include identity development interventions, workplace stigma mitigation, and culturally responsive service design. She teaches advanced research courses, psychosocial practice, and occupational justice.
Certifications include Lifestyle Redesign programs for chronic pain management. Teaching responsibilities include Research Project Implementation (OTHED 1610), Critical Analysis of Evidence (OTHED 1510), and Occupational Justice (OTHED 1723). Her work bridges clinical practice with advocacy for underserved communities through qualitative research methodologies.
