Lisa Jaegers , Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
Associate Professor
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Education
- Ph.D. in Public Health Studies/Behavioral Science & Health Education - Saint Louis University
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy - Florida International University
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - Maryville University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Maryville University
Research Interests
Applications of occupational science principles and Total Worker Health庐 strategies
for workplace health protection and health promotion; prevention of incarceration;
and community transition and integration of individuals with a history of justice
setting involvement.
Dr. Jaegers founded the 91女神 Transformative Justice Initiative (TJI), directs the OT Transition and Integration Services (OTTIS) program and facilitates the Justice-Based Occupational Therapy (JBOT) network.
Dr. Jaegers serves as Associate Director of the 91女神 Health Criminology Research Consortium, an interdisciplinary collaboration of researchers investigating the nexus of health, crime and the criminal justice system, and how to improve effectiveness in the areas of prevention, clinical intervention and policy.
Professional Experience
Professional Organizations and Associations
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Former Chairperson - Work & Industry Special Interest Section
- Society for the Study of Occupation
- World Federation of Occupational Therapy
- Missouri Occupational Therapy Association