Tracy Van Oss

Doctor of Health Science degree
Master in Public Health degree
Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Communication
Degree in occupational therapy from QU
Community Health Education Specialist (CHES)
AOTA Specialty Certification in Environmental Modification
Certificate in experiential education from the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), from the Society of Simulation in Healthcare, in 2019

Full clinical professor in the Occupational Therapy Department at Quinnipiac University (QU).
Dementia care; person-centered care and culture change
OT education (OTA, OT, and post-professional OTD)
Fall prevention, home safety, and community mobility to support aging in place
Community program development
Scholarship of practice and applying Model of Human Occupation, Intentional Relationship Model

Fellow with the American Occupational Therapy Association
AOTA’s International Service Award (2020) for work with the United Nations, Nobel Peace Summits, and sustained interprofessional service learning opportunities in Barbados

Leadership roles for the Home and Community Special Interest Section and the Board and Specialty Certification
Locally, she holds a leadership position for the Connecticut Occupational Therapy and Public Health Associations and Connecticut Area Health Education Center Network (AHEC)
Board member for the Columbus House, a homeless shelter in New Haven, as well as for the Albert Schweitzer Institute at QU
Co-chair of the Community and Civic Engagement Committee for Quinnipiac University
Developed interprofessional service learning courses and opportunities focusing on community-based health and wellness in local and international venues.
Numerous publications and presentations, and is vigilant to include students in every step of her scholarship pursuits.

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