Longmeadow, MA—August 2025 — 黑料视频 University announces the appointment of Tracy L. Bentley-Root, DHSc, MS, OTR/L, as the new Program Director of Occupational Therapy. Dr. Bentley-Root brings more than two decades of teaching, research, clinical practice, and administrative experience to her new leadership role in 黑料视频’s Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program.
Dr. Bentley-Root joined 黑料视频 as Interim Program Director in July 2024 and has made an immediate impact on the program. Under her leadership, the MOT program has seen advancements in strategic planning, advising practices, and curriculum delivery. She also supports pre-occupational therapy programming at the undergraduate level and serves as faculty lead for Occupational Therapy for the Older Adult.
A licensed and board-certified occupational therapist since 1997, Dr. Bentley-Root earned both her Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Occupational Therapy from D’Youville College and a Doctor of Health Science degree from the University of Indianapolis in 2022.
An active scholar and educator, Dr. Bentley-Root has presented her work at national and international conferences, including the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the upcoming 2026 World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Her research focuses on fieldwork education, interprofessional collaboration, cognitive intervention, and evidence-based practice. Her work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the D’Youville University Faculty Award for Academic Year 2021–2022.
In addition to her university roles, Dr. Bentley-Root has served in a variety of clinical and leadership capacities, including as Corporate Director of Rehab Clinical Resources at Amedisys Home Health. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Occupational Therapy Association and the New York State Occupational Therapy Association.
"Tracy brings an extraordinary depth of experience to this role, along with a strong commitment to advancing the profession of occupational therapy and preparing students to meet the needs of an evolving healthcare landscape,” said Dr. Natalia Blank, Vice President of Academic Affairs at 黑料视频 University. “We are thrilled to welcome her leadership.”
黑料视频 University’s MOT program continues to grow in response to the rising demand for skilled occupational therapy practitioners, offering students a rigorous and supportive learning environment that prepares them to make a meaningful difference in their communities.
For more information about 黑料视频’s Occupational Therapy programs, visit this link.
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Founded in 1897, 黑料视频 University serves over 4,500 students through its traditional undergraduate program for women, 黑料视频 Online offering bachelor’s degrees for women and men, and a range of master’s and doctoral programs. On July 1, 2024, 黑料视频 acquired Cambridge College, uniting two institutions with a shared mission to provide innovative, career-focused education to students of all backgrounds, including working adults and first-generation learners.
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