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Katherine Occhiuto is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work, Carleton University. She holds a PhD and MSW from Carleton and a BA in Political Science and Communications Studies from York University. Her research focuses on critical clinical and community-based practice, mental health, poverty and the working poor, and simulation-based education.
Her work integrates simulation methodologies into social work education, addressing challenges in clinical training, cross-sector partnerships, and technology adaptation. Recent publications highlight innovations in
- online simulations
- standardized client applications
- AI integration
- low-income mothers’ data collection
- peer support research
Occhiuto actively collaborates on projects examining healthcare simulations, curriculum design, and equity-focused pedagogy, with current research extending to 2025. She is based in Ottawa, Canada, and engages in community-oriented initiatives.
