Kathryn Burke

Kathryn Burke is an Assistant Professor at Johnson & Wales University (JWU) since 2022. She previously worked in skilled nursing and acute rehabilitation for 22 years, specializing in older adults and supervising fieldwork students. Her research focuses on expanding occupational therapy's role in addressing social determinants of health and sexuality in practice. She holds an OTD from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and a BS from Worcester State University.

Education:

• OTD: University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
• BS in Occupational Therapy: Worcester State University

Research & Teaching: Dr. Burke advocates for integrating technology in education and mentoring students through community-based Capstone projects. She develops continuing education on addressing sexual health in occupational therapy. Her scholarly work includes presentations on sexuality in OT practice and emerging-practice fieldwork.

Speaking Engagements:

• 2022: AOTA Annual Conference (San Antonio), Virtual Geriatric Therapy Summit, Bristol Community College, Regis College
• 2021: Capstone defense at University of St. Augustine, Uncommon OT Podcast
• 2020: AOTA Annual Conference (Boston), Regis College (virtual)

Professional Affiliations: Member of AOTA and MAOT.