Melissa Kimmerling, Ed.D., MOT, OTR/L

Director of Occupational Therapy - Minnesota; Professor of Occupational Therapy

School of Health Professions

Education

Ed.D. in Health Professions Education Emphasis, 2014, College of Saint Mary; Master in Occupational Therapy, 2007, College of Saint Mary; B.S. in General Studies, 2006, College of Saint Mary

Biography

Dr. Melissa Kimmerling is the program director for Augustana's hybrid Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program. Having served in academic roles since 2011, she comes to Augustana after 10 years as the founding program director for an occupational therapy program in Nebraska. As a practice leader, Kimmerling has served in a variety of professional roles, including representing Nebraska to the American Occupational Therapy Association (2016-19), as vice president of policy & advocacy for the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association (2019-23) and Nebraska ambassador to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (2023-present). Kimmerling resides in Papillion, Nebraska with her husband, two sons, two dogs and two cats.

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