Erin Wells

Erin Wells serves as an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at Western New England University, where she coordinates the OT Distance Pathway program from room 206 in the S. Prestley Blake Law Center. Her role encompasses teaching and mentorship within the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.

Education:

• BS in Health Sciences from Quinnipiac University
• MS in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University

Her expertise centers on mental health and pediatric occupational therapy interventions, with emphasis on therapeutic use of self, group dynamics, and capstone implementation. Clinical applications span children/youth practice and mental health performance domains, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based therapeutic methodologies across diverse populations.

As OT Distance Pathway Coordinator, Wells mentors doctoral students through residency sequences and capstone projects, guiding implementation of experiential learning outcomes. Her instructional framework integrates clinical mentorship with scholarly practice development in occupational therapy education.