Jennifer Gunn
استادیار · Trauma-informed care
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galvestonمعرفی
Jennifer Gunn serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Texas Medical Branch's School of Health Professions, integrating over a decade of clinical expertise with academic instruction.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, University of Florida (2009)
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Florida Gulf Coast University (2013)
- Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Baylor University (2023)
Her research examines trauma-informed care in children and youth, specifically investigating how attachment influences nervous system regulation. Complementary interests include hybrid learning methodologies in higher education and student perceptions of adjunct faculty, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based educational innovation in occupational therapy. Clinical specializations span pediatric feeding, low vision rehabilitation, and cross-setting practice from acute care to home health.
Dr. Gunn's teaching emphasizes developmental neuroscience across the lifespan and fieldwork education, directly translating her clinical background into curricular design. She maintains active engagement in advancing occupational therapy practice through holistic frameworks that bridge physiological and educational perspectives.
