Jessica Maxwell

Jessica Maxwell, PhD, OTD, OTR, ACUE, CEAS is the OTD Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), San Antonio, Texas. She previously served in academic and leadership roles at Alabama State University, her alma mater, where she advanced from Assistant Professor to Program Director within three years.

• PhD in Higher Education Administration: Educational Leadership, Liberty University (2023)
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Eastern Kentucky University (2017)
• Master of Occupational Therapy, Alabama State University (2012)
• Bachelor’s in Human Services, Troy University, minor in Spanish

Dr. Maxwell's research and professional work centers on occupational therapy education, ergonomics, and community health. She has extensive experience in curriculum and lab development, accreditation (ACOTE Roster), and academic leadership. Her work emphasizes trauma-informed training, student scholarship pathways, and community engagement through initiatives like Meals on Wheels and Carfit events.

Her recent scholarly contributions are reflected in her role as co-investigator on major grants, indicating active research in mental health service delivery and educational innovation, though specific publications are not listed.

Notable honors include:

• AOTA Award for Young Scientists (2018)
• Distinguished Post-Professional OTD Alumni Award for Leadership Performance (2021)

Dr. Maxwell has secured and contributed to significant grant funding, including a $5.2 million Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant, which supports student scholarships, trauma-informed training, and a high school pathway program. She has advised graduate research groups and served on numerous university, college, and professional committees. She is also the founder of ErgoMax Solutions PLLC, providing ergonomics consultations and expert witnessing.

She is actively involved in professional service as a Carfit technician and event coordinator, ACOTE accreditation evaluator, and former board member of the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy.