Heather Rennerfeldt

Heather Rennerfeldt is an Instructor in the Occupational Therapy (OT) Programs within the College of Health Sciences at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She joined the institution in April 2022. Her expertise spans acute care, neurological disorders, and rehabilitation, with a focus on spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and adapted sports programs.

• Education:
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of South Dakota (2009)
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, University of Sioux Falls (2005)

Her clinical experience includes roles at Spring Valley Hospital (Las Vegas), St. David’s Rehabilitation Hospital (Austin), and Spero Rehab, where she developed an adapted sports program and contributed to community initiatives like the Walk ‘N Roll Mile. She has served 13 years in the U.S. Army Reserves as a CBRN specialist and is a veteran of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. She is actively involved with organizations such as the Lone Star Paralysis Foundation, Camp Xtreme, and wheelchair rugby teams.

No scientific awards or funded grants are explicitly mentioned in the text. She has no listed advisees, though her clinical education experience suggests mentorship roles in practice settings.

Her professional networks include leadership roles in adaptive sports and community reintegration programs, reflecting her dedication to enhancing quality of life for individuals with neurological impairments.