Mary Jeghers, Phd, Otr/L, Drs Email & Phone Number

• Evaluates and treats 8 patients per day, for 45 to 90-minute sessions• Plans and executes treatments for patients with neurological disorders, spinal cord injuries, stroke, and amputation units• Coordinates patient care with a multi-disciplinary team including physicians, case managers, speech pathologists, physical therapists, family members, and caregivers

• Designed and developed data collection tools (e.g., road courses) for participant evaluation • Collected quantitative data through evaluations and questionnaires to examine user behavior and user attitudes toward vehicle automation technologies in a usability study• Provided interventions and community mobility resources while utilizing driving simulators• Collaborated with medical teams, research team members, and transportation stakeholders (e.g., DriveFocusTM) to execute… Show more • Designed and developed data collection tools (e.g., road courses) for participant evaluation • Collected quantitative data through evaluations and questionnaires to examine user behavior and user attitudes toward vehicle automation technologies in a usability study• Provided interventions and community mobility resources while utilizing driving simulators• Collaborated with medical teams, research team members, and transportation stakeholders (e.g., DriveFocusTM) to execute study-related tasks and data collection• Coordinated with medical, security, and fleet-related staff at Veteran Affairs-based facilities across the North Florida or South Georgia regions Show less

• Implemented research strategies to effectively build relationships and foster trust with vulnerable populations in hard-to-reach communities through all aspects of the research projects (recruitment through project deliverables/presentations)• Facilitated 4 focus groups to assess transportation behaviors and perceptions• Conducted 12 semi-structured interviews with city and state transportation stakeholders, an autonomous vehicle company, and advocacy groups (i.e., AARP)•… Show more • Implemented research strategies to effectively build relationships and foster trust with vulnerable populations in hard-to-reach communities through all aspects of the research projects (recruitment through project deliverables/presentations)• Facilitated 4 focus groups to assess transportation behaviors and perceptions• Conducted 12 semi-structured interviews with city and state transportation stakeholders, an autonomous vehicle company, and advocacy groups (i.e., AARP)• Proficiently utilized NVivo software for transcription and comprehensive data analysis• Leveraged mixed-method data analysis to formulate city-wide transit recommendations in anticipation of autonomous ride-sharing service implementation• Led a scientific literature review from design to analysis, including training a review team Show less

• Designed and presented marketing materials for stakeholder meetings• Conducted participant eligibility screening and scheduling • Produced and managed comprehensive protocols to adhere to regulatory requirements• Developed and modified tools for data collection• Collected and entered data for qualitative/quantitative research methods• Analyzed quantitative/qualitative data using management software (e.g., SPSS, NVivo)• Assisted with writing tasks for 3 successfully… Show more • Designed and presented marketing materials for stakeholder meetings• Conducted participant eligibility screening and scheduling • Produced and managed comprehensive protocols to adhere to regulatory requirements• Developed and modified tools for data collection• Collected and entered data for qualitative/quantitative research methods• Analyzed quantitative/qualitative data using management software (e.g., SPSS, NVivo)• Assisted with writing tasks for 3 successfully federally funded grants• Led and contributed to report writing and scholarly publications• Collaborated and communicated with grant stakeholders, board members, and University facultyTask listed above were conducted over the following studies:1. National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research - Driving Performance of People with Parkinson's Disease using Autonomous Vehicle TechnologiesGoal: Improve the driving performance of drivers with Parkinson’s Disease via the use of in-vehicle technologies2. North Florida / South Georgia Region Veteran Administration - Improving OEF/OIF/OND Veterans’ Driver Fitness and Community Mobility: Effect of a One-Day Driving and Community Mobility Approach for Rural SettingsGoal: Test the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a driver fitness and community mobility intervention for rural Veterans3. Florida Department of Transportation - Transportation Mobility Assessment and Recommendations for Smart City Planning Goal: Develop and test Community-Based Participatory Research methodology for transportation mobility plans by assessing travelers' needs in the community4. United States Department of Defense - Effectiveness of a Driving Intervention on Safe community Mobility for Returning Combat VeteransGoal: Conduct an effectiveness trial with returning combat Veterans5. AAA National Office - Smart Features for Older Drivers Goal: Conduct a scoping review on in-vehicle technologies to develop a rating matrix Show less

• Developed and delivered lectures to Master and Doctoral students, both in-person and online for 1) Clinical and Functional Kinesiology; 2) Biomechanics; 3) Psychosocial Intervention; 4) Therapeutic skills• Organized and supervised laboratory studies addressing foundational knowledge of occupation-based and occupational therapy related theories • Assisted with the development and re-structuring Master level courses to Doctoral level courses• Developed exams and assignments… Show more • Developed and delivered lectures to Master and Doctoral students, both in-person and online for 1) Clinical and Functional Kinesiology; 2) Biomechanics; 3) Psychosocial Intervention; 4) Therapeutic skills• Organized and supervised laboratory studies addressing foundational knowledge of occupation-based and occupational therapy related theories • Assisted with the development and re-structuring Master level courses to Doctoral level courses• Developed exams and assignments for courses listed above, including completion of grading Show less

• Performs evidence-based, comprehensive driving evaluations on client-centered characteristics (e.g., age, diagnoses, polypharmacy), including a clinical interview, clinical assessments, and behind-the-wheel evaluation using a standardized road course or a driving simulator• Collaborates with the Department of Motor Vehicles, physicians, social workers, clinicians, program director, and the community to meet the clients' needs through evaluation and training. Training includes compensatory… Show more • Performs evidence-based, comprehensive driving evaluations on client-centered characteristics (e.g., age, diagnoses, polypharmacy), including a clinical interview, clinical assessments, and behind-the-wheel evaluation using a standardized road course or a driving simulator• Collaborates with the Department of Motor Vehicles, physicians, social workers, clinicians, program director, and the community to meet the clients' needs through evaluation and training. Training includes compensatory strategy, remediation of driving skills, or modification using adaptive equipment to maximize independence and improve driver fitness• Assists with expanding services in North Central Florida by marketing, recruitment, presentations, and educational sessions Show less

• Evaluated and treated up to 13 patients per day• Planned and executed treatments for patients in oncology, general surgery, neurological disorders, spinal cord injuries, stroke, orthopedic, or other musculoskeletal-based injuries units• Co-treated with a multi-disciplinary team to provide optimal care to clients through consultation or treatments including physicians, case managers, speech pathologists, physical therapists, neurologists, surgeons, nurses, family members, caregivers… Show more • Evaluated and treated up to 13 patients per day• Planned and executed treatments for patients in oncology, general surgery, neurological disorders, spinal cord injuries, stroke, orthopedic, or other musculoskeletal-based injuries units• Co-treated with a multi-disciplinary team to provide optimal care to clients through consultation or treatments including physicians, case managers, speech pathologists, physical therapists, neurologists, surgeons, nurses, family members, caregivers, and interpreter services Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Rehabilitation Science, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: President of Women in Transportation Series (WTS) UF Chapter, Member of the Institute of Driving, Activity.

Master'S Of Science, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Coordinator of Columbia Harlem Homeless Medical Partnership (Elected), Class Fundraiser (Elected), Student.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Geography

Activities and Societies: Team captain for NCAA Division 1 women’s rowing team, All-American athlete, Scholar athlete