Hello! I'm Marnie
I am an occupational therapist and I specialize in helping elders and persons with disabilities figure out how they can stay at home. I earned a Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. My Capstone Project examined how technology can be used to evaluate home safety and performance from a remote location. I am currently seeking a full-time faculty position.
Marnie Renda OTD, M.Ed. OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM
INDEPENDENT LIVING SPECIALIST
Phone:
513-276-0515
Email:
Marnie@rebuildindependence.com
Address:
2542 Erie Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Date of Birth:
Septemember 30, 1970
EXPERIENCE
REBUILD INDEPENDENCE
Accessibility consultation to community dwelling elders and persons with disabilities to increase independence and delay institutionalization. Construction project manager for large and small scale home remodeling projects as related to accessibility and independent function. Consultative services to local service providers including program development for home modifications and assistive technology for the Council on Aging. National speaker on home modifications, fall prevention, universal design and aging in place
2007-PRESENT
Executive
2010-PRESENT
Adjunct Faculty
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Instructor for Master level Occupational therapy program at Xavier University. Course titled “Technology For Life Participation.” Content includes assistive technology used to facilitate independence at home, work and in leisure. Participated in the developed innovative new home modification program in collaboration with community agencies to promote coordinated care for residents in Hamilton County living at home.
AOTA HOME AND COMMUNITY HEALTH SIS CHAIR
Elected American Occupational Therapy Association Home and Community Health Special Interest Section Chairperson. Responsible for sharing information with members regarding best practice, legislation, reimbursement and member questions and concerns.
2012-2018
Chairperson and Home Modifications Network Coordination
EDUCATION
2016-2017
Doctorate
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY
Post-professional OTD program.
1998-2000
Masters Degree
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE
M.Ed. Occupational Therapy
1989-1992
Bachelors Degree
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
B. A. Psychobiology
LEADERSHIP
CAPSTONE PROJECT
This capstone project is part of an Occupational Therapy Doctoral program at Chatham University. Each doctoral student creates a individual project based based on current research.
My experience helping persons with disabilities figure out how they can live at home has lead me to this capstone question:
How do (I) remote occupational therapy home modification interventions of (P) adults and older adults (O) effect client safety and perception of performance?
Awards
National Association of Home Builders
"Homes for Life Award 2012"
American Occupational Therapy Association Quarterly Writers Award 2013
Xavier University Affiliated Faculty Award 2011
National Association of Home Builders
"Homes for Life Award 2011"
American Occupational Therapy Association Service Commendation 2016
Phi Theta Epsilon 1998
Publications
Career Goal
Seeking: Full-time Occupational Therapy Faculty Position
Teaching and Research Interests
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Innovations in occupational therapy
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Community Practice
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Telehealth
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Environmental Modifications
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Adult and older adult physical disabilities and mental health
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Research/capstone advising/mentoring or coordination
