معرفی
Sharon Swift serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy within the College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University. Certified as an Assistive Technology Practitioner (RERC, 2005) and licensed Occupational Therapist in Georgia since 1997, she maintains active clinical and academic engagement through international fieldwork programs and community service.
Education
- MS in Occupational Therapy/Therapist, Eastern Kentucky University (1997)
- BS in Special Education and Teaching, University of South Florida (1992)
Her research integrates assistive technology with community health interventions, emphasizing school-based systems and cross-cultural practice. Notable for developing international fieldwork curricula in Jamaica, her work bridges clinical practice with population health strategies through adaptive equipment design and community accessibility initiatives.
Award Highlights
- Allied Health Faculty Honor Society recognition (2015)
- Occupational Therapy Honor Society distinction (2015)
- University-wide advising excellence award (2013)
Professor Swift demonstrates extensive institutional leadership through continuous committee service since 2003, including current roles on the CAHS Promotion and Tenure Committee (2024-present) and Departmental Academic Affairs Committee. Her community engagement spans as Board Member of Lynndale Foundation, Inc. (2017-present), directly applying occupational therapy principles to underserved populations.
