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Presenter

Institution: Drake University
Position: Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Education Credentials:

OTD, OTR/L

Experience

Ashley Murray, OTD, OTR/L, is an Assistant Professor and the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at Drake University’s entry-level OTD program in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Murray has been an Occupational Therapist for over 15 years, and her clinical experience is in neurological (spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury) and acute orthopedic rehabilitation. She has also served in administrative roles in rehabilitation, with a focus on documentation and reimbursement for therapy services, coordination of rehabilitation care, discharge planning, and collaboration with family members and caregivers. Since joining the Drake OTD program in July of 2022, Dr. Murray has enjoyed teaching students about universal design, the accessibility of places and spaces, and assistive technology. She works to bring real-life experiences to the classroom and connect the students to the community to enhance learning and help to develop future healthcare professionals.

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