Wendy Stav

Wendy Stav, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, is a Professor and Department Chairperson in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at Saint Louis University's Doisy College of Health Sciences. She holds academic appointments across multiple institutions, including Nova Southeastern University and Towson University. Her career spans over three decades in occupational therapy education, research, and clinical practice, with a focus on driving and community mobility for older adults.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University (1991)
• Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University (2001)

Research Interests: Wendy's work centers on occupation-based practice, the relationship between occupation and health, and driving/community mobility interventions for older adults. She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, contributing to evidence-based practice guidelines and policy development.

Grants & Awards:

• $949K CDC grant for Older Drivers Research & Training Center (2003-2005)
• 2022 Choosing Wisely Champion Award
• 2018 Distinguished Professor of the Year

Professional Contributions: Editor-in-Chief of Occupational Therapy International, member of AOTA's editorial boards, and consultant to federal agencies like NHTSA. She has supervised over 30 graduate research projects and developed curricula for occupational therapy programs internationally.

Key Initiatives: Pioneered the Occupation-Based Practice Assessment (OBPA) tool and led national projects on elder mobility, including the CarFit program. Her work emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and global health outreach.