Faculty and Staff

Background

Jacie Schneider joined Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences in May 2024 as a clinical assistant professor and doctoral capstone coordinator in the Division of Occupational Therapy. She comes to Binghamton from Long Island, N.Y., where she practiced occupational therapy in adult outpatient, skilled nursing and home care settings. Schneider is a certified rocksteady boxing for Parkinson's coach and is passionate about the use of this program in both the Parkinson's and geriatric population.

Education

• OTD, Nova Southeastern, Tampa, Fla.
• BS, Long Island University, Brookville, N.Y.

Research Interests

• Exploring gaps in the education of occupational therapists in addressing the needs of the LGBTQ+ community
• Use of 3D printing in creating assistive technology for low-SES communities

Clinical Interests

• Creating standardized assessments for older adults to improve relevance to occupations within the geriatric population
• Creating accessible and affordable DME for seniors

Teaching Interests

• Professional reasoning
• Research skills
• Assistive technology
• Advocacy