Faculty members are drawn from the profession for their specific expertise and teaching experience.

Salvador Bondoc, assistant professor of occupational therapy, teaches courses on neuroscience, neurorehabilitation and upper extremity rehabilitation. He holds a post-professional degree as doctor of occupational therapy from Creighton University. He received his undergraduate occupational therapy education at the University of the Philippines - Manila. His clinical practice and research interests are in hand therapy, motor recovery in stroke and aging-in-place. He has written papers and conducted continuing professional education seminars on topics related to upper extremity rehabilitation and stroke rehabilitation nationwide. Bondoc is an active volunteer in professional organizations where he serves key leadership positions at the state level (board member-at-large, Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association) and national level (chair, American Occupational Therapy Association's Physical Disabilities Special Interest section). He is also in the Roster of Accreditation Evaluators of the Accreditation Council on Occupational Therapy Education.

Ann Burkhardt, clinical associate professor of occupational therapy and director of the online post-professional master's degree in occupational therapy, teaches the gerontology course in the entry-level program and the following post-professional courses: Directed Study in Evidence Based, Professional Paper or Project (mentor/adviser) and the Scholarly Seminar. She holds a post-professional degree as doctor of occupational therapy from Creighton University. She also holds a master's degree in occupational therapy from New York University and a bachelor's degree in psychology/biology from Wheaton College. Her clinical practice and research are in community practice with older adults, cancer rehabilitation, neurobehavioral rehabilitation and practice implementation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Burkhardt has published books on stroke rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation and the use of complementary and alternative medicine with older adults, as well as a number of chapters in textbooks and peer-reviewed journal articles. Burkhardt serves on the New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA) as newsletter editor. She was awarded the organization's first-ever President's Award, which honors professional who have made an outstanding contribution to the occupational therapy profession. She also serves with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) as editor of the Education Special Interest Section (EDSIS) quarterly newsletter. Burkhardt is also a fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Tara J. Glennon, professor of occupational therapy, received her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac in 1985, her master's degree in school psychology in 1993, and completed her doctoral degree in counseling psychology in 2001. Glennon frequently delivers conference presentations at the national level and dedicates a significant amount of time and energy to educating the community and other professionals on the benefits of occupational therapy for children. She is the co-author of the Sensory Processing Measure and has over 25 publications related to pediatric clinical issues and concepts related to operating a private therapy practice. Her national recognitions include a 1993 Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP), the award of Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA) in 2002 for her commitment to Professional and Community Education in Pediatrics, and the 2008 Recognition of Achievement Award from the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Kimberly Hartmann, associate professor and chair of occupational therapy, holds a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and a master's of health sciences degree specializing in education from Quinnipiac University. She also holds a doctor of philosophy in special education from the University of Connecticut. She received the award of Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA) for her significant contributions to the field of assistive technology. Hartmann has been a therapist for 30 years, specializing in community-based practices for children and youth transitioning to the community. She presents locally and nationally on technology and assistive technology and is an active consultant and researcher in these areas. Her publications focus on teaching and learning methodologies-service learning, technology and assistive technology. Hartmann serves on many state and national committees. She is the chair of the Technology Special Interest of the American Occupational Therapy Association and a member of its Commission on Practice.

Donna Latella, associate professor of occupational therapy and director of Quinnipiac's Academic Integrity Board, holds a bachelor's degree in recreation and leisure studies from Southern Connecticut State University, a post-baccalaureate certificate in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac , a master's degree in exercise physiology from the University of Connecticut, and an EdD in educational leadership from the University of Bridgeport. Latella is a Registered Therapist in Hippotherapy and a Registered Therapeutic Riding instructor practicing at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center in Old Lyme, Conn. She also holds a certification as a Pet Partner Team through the Delta Society with her dog Griffin. Animal-assisted therapy/activities are the focus of her research, publications, community service and service learning opportunities for occupational therapy students.

Catherine Meriano, professor of occupational therapy, holds bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, a master's of health science specializing in allied health education and a JD from Quinnipiac University. Meriano's professional expertise and research interests relate to adult physical disabilities. She is also chair of the Advisory Council for the Center for Academic Integrity, located at Clemson University. Her publications and presentations are related to both adult physical disabilities and academic integrity. She serves on the editorial board of the journal Plagiary, and continues to practice clinically in an outpatient setting providing intervention for adults after an orthopedic or neurological injury.

Martha Sanders, assistant professor of occupational therapy, holds an advanced master's degree in occupational therapy from the University of Southern California, a master of science in occupational safety and health from the University of New Haven, and is completing her doctoral degree in community health from Walden University. Her dissertation focuses on job design and successful aging for older workers. Sanders' professional expertise and research interests relate to ergonomics (business and home), injury prevention, occupational stress, and wellness for older adult populations. She is a certified aging in place specialist (CAPS). She edited Ergonomics and the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders and has published articles relevant to ergonomics, occupational stress, and work programming. She continues to coordinate ergonomic services for staff at Quinnipiac and consult to business and industry. She serves on two editorial boards: the American Journal of Occupational Therapy and WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation.