Experience 2014 to present Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Rush University, Chicago, IL 2014 to present Consultant, Els Center of Excellence, Jupiter, FL 2013 to present Affiliate Faculty, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 2011 to present Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy and Interdisciplinary Health Services Program, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 2009 to present Principal, Therapeutic Design COnsulTation 2009 to 2010 Research Affiliate, Rosemary B. Fuss Center on Aging and Intergenerational Studies, Lasell College, Newton, MA 2009 to 2010 Therapeutic and Developmental Design Consultant, Institute for Human Centered Design, Boston, MA 2007 to 2010 Occupational Therapist, Thom Charles River Early Intervention, Waltham, MA 2007 to 2009 Occupational Therapy Consultant, Riverside Early Intervention, Needham, MA 1999 to 2010 Senior Lecturer, Departments of Occupational Therapy Assistant, Psychology, and Education, Lasell College, Newton, MA 1998 to 2010 Occupational Therapy Consultant, Lesley Ellis School, Arlington, MA Additional employment history is available upon request.
Education PhD. Education, Walden University 2002 M.A. Human Development, Loyola University Chicago 1999 B.S. Occupational Therapy, Western Michigan University 1984 Certification and Licensure Occupational Therapist, Registered Florida Occupational Therapist, Licensed Illinois Occupational Therapist, Licensed Massachusetts Occupational Therapist, Licensed Michigan Occupational Therapist, Licensed AOTA Specialty Certification in Environmental Modifications Certified Aging in Place Specialist AARP HomeFit Educator Certificate in Healthcare Garden Design Certified Florida Master Gardener Certified Massachusetts Master Gardener Publications Winterbottom, D. & Wagenfeld, A. Therapeutic gardens: Design for healing spaces. Portland, OR: Timber Press. In production. Wagenfeld, A. Foundations of theory and practice for the occupational therapy assistant. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. In preparation. Wagenfeld, A.E., Kaldenberg, J., & Leigh, I. (Eds.). Developmental foundations of pediatric practice for the occupational therapy assistant 2 nd ed. Thorofare, New Jersey: SLACK, Inc. In preparation. Wagenfeld, A. & Atchison, B. Putting occupation in occupational therapy: A survey of occupational therapy practitioners use of gardening as intervention. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy. Accepted for publication. Wagenfeld, A. & Winterbottom, D. Interprofessional collaboration: Designing outdoor environments though landscape architecture and occupational therapy. EDRA Connections. Accepted for publication. Young, D., Van Oss, T., & Wagenfeld, A. (2014, July 28). Universal design for a lifetime: Interprofessional collaboration and the role of occupational therapy in environmental modifications. OT Practice, 19(13), CE1- CE8. Wagenfeld, A. (Summer, 2014). Beyond borders: Wanted: Children in the garden. Growth Point, 135. Retrieved from http://www.thrive.org.uk/growth-point-summer-2014-children-in-the-garden.aspx 2
Hinks, K., Gay, M., Wagenfeld, A., & Hurley, C. (2014). PiPA Assessment (Plan Inclusive Play Areas). Retrieved from: http://www.inclusiveplay.com/pipa-assessment/ Wagenfeld, A. Young. D., & Westley, M. (2014, July 14), Let s ALL play. OT Practice, 19(16), 7-11. Wagenfeld, A. & Wilson, H. (2014, May). Getting hands dirty: Designing a vertical garden for assisted living residents. Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, 30(5), 17-18. Wagenfeld, A. (2014, March). What s trending in home and community health occupational therapy practice. Home and Community Health Special Interest Section Quarterly, 21(1), 1-2. Wagenfeld, A. (2013, August 26). Nature: An environment for health. OT Practice, 18(15), 15-19. Wagenfeld, A., Roy-Fisher, C., & Mitchell, C. (2013). Collaborative design: Outdoor environments for veterans with PTSD. Facilities Journal, 31(9/10), 391-406. Wagenfeld, A. (2012). Health through HOrTiculture : A natural innovation. Home and Community Health Special Interest Section Quarterly, 19(2), 1-4. Wagenfeld, A., & Buresh, B. (2012, May 21). Ergonomic gardening: Teaching safe movement patterns. OT Practice, 17(9), 8-11. Wagenfeld, A. (2012, April). CAPS in practice. A garden for all times. CAPS Connection, 3. Wagenfeld, A. (2011). Growing healthy garden(ers). Leaflet, 28(4), 16. Roy-Fisher, C., & Wagenfeld, A. (2011). What is a healing garden? Leaflet, 28(4), 12-13. Wagenfeld, A. Sensory gardening activities: A full deck of ideas. Submitted for publication. Wagenfeld, A. (2009). It s more than seeing green: Exploring the senses through gardening. Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture, 29, 46-53. Wagenfeld, A. (2008). Exploring the senses through gardening: A book of ideas. Belmont, MA: The Thymely Gardener. Wagenfeld, A.E. (2007). The lullaby connection. (CD). Belmont, MA: Children s Therapy Connections. Brook, G., Wagenfeld, A.E., & Thompson, C. (2006). The Fingergym fine motor school skills readiness program. Brisbane, Australia: Australian Academic Press. Wagenfeld, A.E., & Kaldenberg, J. (Eds.). (2005). Developmental foundations of pediatric practice for the occupational therapy assistant. Thorofare, New Jersey: SLACK, Inc. Wagenfeld, A.E. (2005). An overview of early development. In A. Wagenfeld & J. Kaldenberg (Eds.). Developmental foundations of pediatric practice for the occupational therapy assistant (pp. 53-62). Thorofare, New Jersey: Slack, Inc. Wagenfeld, A.E., & Hsi, J.D. (2003). Credentialing, ethics, and legalities of practice. In A. Solomon, & K. Jacobs (Eds.), Management skills for the OTA. pp. 39-58. Thorofare, New Jersey: Slack, Inc. Wagenfeld, A.E. (2002). The implications of maternal musical experiences on the construct of adult attachment styles. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN. Wagenfeld, A.E., et al. (2000) 102 uses for Dycem. OT Practice, 5(23), 22-23. Wagenfeld, A.E. (1999). Maternal emotional response to lullaby. Unpublished masters thesis, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL. Wagenfeld, A.E. & Hirsch, L. (1998). A user friendly guide to the internet [booklet]. 3
Wagenfeld, A.E. & Adcock, M. (1996). Sensory soup [brochure]. Wagenfeld, A.E. & DiBetta, C. (1993, October 18). OT in the library: Adventures with Clifford and other fun characters. Advance for Occupational Therapists, 5. Current and Recent Research Studies Co- Principal Investigator- Occupational Therapy Practitioner Use of Gardening as a Therapeutic Intervention Tool Principal Investigator- The Effects of Policy and Environmental Changes on the Community in Lake Worth, Palm Springs, and Greenacres, Florida (for RW Johnson Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Palm Beach County Grant) Co- Principal Investigator- Post Occupancy Evaluation of the Neikki Manor Assisted Living Courtyard Garden Co- Principal Investigator- Influence of Environments and Activity on Perceived Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study Professional Presentations Speaker, Environmental Design Research Association 45, May, 2014 Speaker, Learn Green Conference, November, 2013 Speaker, OT24Vx, October 2013 Speaker, Universal Design Summit Five, May 1013 Speaker (four sessions), American Occupational Therapy Association, April 2013 Poster Presenter, American Occupational Therapy Association, April 2012 Speaker, Environments for Aging, April 2012 Speaker, Florida Occupational Therapy Association State Conference, November 2011 Speaker, Learn Green Conference, November 2011 Speaker, Florida Recreation and Park Association Southeast Region Conference, October 2011 Speaker, Palm Beach County School District Preschool Conference, August 2011 Speaker, Palm Beach County Master Gardener Meeting, August 2011 Speaker, Florida Association of Landscape Architects State Conference, July 2011 Speaker, New Hampshire Master Gardener Symposium, March 2011 Speaker, Palm Beach County Master Gardener Meeting, February 2011 Moderator and Speaker- IHCD Symposium, Build Boston, November 2010 Speaker, American Horticultural Therapy Association, National Conference, October 2010 Speaker, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, June 2010 Speaker, American Horticultural Therapy Association, National Conference, October 2009 Speaker, NE Chapter of the American Horticultural Therapy Association, Fall Conference, September 2009 Speaker, Village Fitness Center, August 2009 Speaker, Wisconsin Association for Rehabilitation Nurses Annual Conference, April 2009 4
Keynote Speaker, Michigan Horticultural Therapy Association, Annual Conference, March 2009 Speaker, Boston Association for the Education of Young Children, Old Colony Chapter Conference, March 2009 Presenter, Boston Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Winter Conference, December 2008 Presenter, Boston Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Spring Conference, June 2008 Presenter, New England Flower Show, March 2008 Presenter, Michigan Occupational Therapy Association, October 2007 Additional presentation history is available upon request. Professional Awards American Occupational Therapy Association 2013 Service Commendation Distinguished Alumnus, Western Michigan University Department of Occupational Therapy Palm Beach County Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Award of Distinction Professional Activities Executive Board of Directors, Veterans Farm, Jacksonville, FL Newsletter Editor, AOTA Home and Community Health Special Interest Section Quarterly Editorial Review Board, The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy Review Board, The American Journal of Occupational Therapy Editorial Review Board, Children, Youth and Environments Journal AOTA Representative to the SAGE Federation Juror, Center for Health Design 2014 Remodel/Renovation Competition Juror, Center for Health Design 2013 Remodel/Renovation Competition Juror, Center for Health Design 2012 Remodel/Renovation Competition Palm Beach State College Business Partnership/Program Advisory Council (2011-2014) Grant Writer, Village Greens Community Garden, West Palm Beach, FL (2013-2014) Panel Member, AOTA Specialty Certification in Environmental Modifications Revision Committee (2013-2014) Executive Board of Directors, Northwood Greenlife, West Palm Beach, FL (2012-2014) Board Member, Rebuilding Together of the Palm Beaches (2012-2014) Advisory Committee, RW Johnson Healthy Kids Healthy Communities (Palm Beach County) (2010-2014) Project Achieve Outreach Group, Palm Beach County, FL (2010-2014) Advisory Board, GroundWorks Somerville, MA (2009-2012) Advisory Committee, Boston Architectural College Healthcare/Wellness/Housing for the Aging Certificate Program (2009-2012) Editorial Board, Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture (2009-2012) Newsletter Editor, American Horticultural Therapy Association (2010-2011) Board of Directors, American Horticultural Therapy Association (2009-2011) Juror, Center for Health Design 2010 Remodel/Renovation Competition Consultant, COGdesign (Community Outreach Group for Landscape Design) (2008-2010) 5
Quarterly Contributor, Queensland, Australia Government Department of Public Works, Smart and Sustainable Homes e-newsletter Gardening column (2008-2011) Executive Board of Directors, Triplets, Moms and More (1998-2003) Monthly Contributor, Triplets, Moms and More Magazine (1998-2009) American Occupational Therapy Association, Ad Hoc Committee Member (1999-2001) Occupational Therapy Editorial Review Board, SLACK, Inc. (1999-2006) Manuscript Reviewer, Butterworth Heinemann Co. (1999-2001) Manuscript Reviewer, Wiley Co. (2000-2002) Grants Seattle Garden Club, 2013 Davis Connected Learning Grant (one) Lasell College, Spring 2010 Davis Connected Learning Grant (one) Lasell College, Fall 2009 Davis Research Grant (one) Lasell College, Fall 2009 Davis Connected Learning Grant (one) Lasell College, Fall 2007 Davis Connected Learning Grants (three) Lasell College, Spring 2007 Davis Connected Learning Grants (two) Lasell College, Fall 2006 Fuss Center Grant Lasell College, Spring 2005 Professional Associations American Occupational Therapy Association Florida Occupational Therapy Association American Community Gardening Association 6