Dr. Dooley is an occupational therapist whose research interest is in assessing environmental interventions to help older adults remain in their homes. She has experience in managing rehabilitation programs in nursing homes, conducting research with people who have dementia and their caregivers, and working in a small business that assists individuals with disabilities to modify their homes for greater independence. 

She currently is an associate professor at Worcester State University in the occupational therapy department.

Education

• PhD Occupational Therapy | New York University 2001
• MA Advanced Occupational Therapy | New York University
• BS Occupational Therapy | Quinnipiac College