Christyn Mitchell, DHSc, OTR/L

She / Her / Hers

Program Director, MS in Occupational Therapy
Instructor

Contact Information

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4201 Henry Avenue
Ronson R225
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Email Christyn Mitchell

215-951-2522

She / Her / Hers

Program Director, MS in Occupational Therapy
Instructor

Education

Doctor of Health Science (DHSc), Thomas Jefferson University - 2025
MS, Occupational Therapy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 2008
MEd, Elementary Education, Chestnut Hill College - 2006

Certifications

  • Certified Trauma Informed Educator 
  • Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist, Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy

Professional Societies

  • American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association

Research & Clinical Interests

  • Pediatrics
  • Mental health and trauma-informed care across diverse settings
  • Universal Design for Higher Education
  • Teaching and learning strategies in professional education
  • Inter-professional education & collaborative practice