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Karla Danielle Reese, DHSc, OTR/L
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Title: |
Clinical Assistant Professor
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
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Dept: |
Occupational Therapy |
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HS 103 |
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216-687-3661 |
Email: |
k.reese@csuohio.edu
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Web: |
http://otafterdark.com |
Address: |
2121 Euclid Ave. HS 103, Cleveland, OH 44115 |
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Research Keywords: |
| quality of life, sexual health, sexuality and intimacy, occupational justice, occupational therapy, inflammatory bowel disease |
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Education: |
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DHSc, Health Sciences (Education and Academia focus), Radford University, 2020
M.S., Health Sciences, Cleveland State University, 2016
Post-baccalaureate certificate, Occupational Therapy, Cleveland State University, 2002
B.S., Natural Resources, The Ohio State University, 1998
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Brief Bio: |
| Dr. Reese is a clinical assistant professor and the academic fieldwork coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program at Cleveland State University. She has been an occupational therapist since 2003 working in skilled nursing, pediatric outpatient, and school settings. She received a post-baccalaureate certificate in occupational therapy and a Master of Science in Health Sciences from Cleveland State University. In 2020, she earned her Doctor of Health Sciences from Radford University with a concentration in higher education and academia. Dr. Reese is an active member of the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, currently serving as the co-chair for the OOTA annual conference. Additionally, she is co-host and co-producer of OT After Dark, a podcast focusing on sexuality and intimacy for individuals with disabilities that has an established international audience. She is also a CSU Equity Champion. |
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Honors and Awards: |
| 2023 Service Award, Ohio Occupational Therapy Association
2023 Certificate of Appreciation, Ohio Occupational Therapy Association
2022 Award of Merit, Ohio Occupational Therapy Association
2019 Outstanding Achievement in Teaching, Ohio Magazine's Excellence in Education Recognition Program
2017 Service Award, Ohio Occupational Therapy Association |
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Creative and Activities: |
| OT After Dark podcast |
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Professional Affiliations: |
| Ohio Occupational Therapy Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
Society for the Study of Occupation
World Federation of Occupational Therapists
American Public Health Association
Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity |
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Professional Experience: |
| July 2010 - January 2017
HCR Manor Care: Occupational Therapist
September 2006 - June 2010
Lake County Educational Service Center: Occupational Therapist
January 2003 - August 2006
Achievement Centers for Children: Occupational Therapist |
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Professional Service: |
| June 2023-present: Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, annual conference co-chair
May 2021-June 2023: Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, Executive Board: Vice-president
November 2017-June 2021: Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, Board of Trustees: Public Relations Co-Chair
November 2013-Present: Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, North Coast District: Public Relations Co-Chair
July 2015-June 2017: Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, Executive Board: Vice-president |
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