Gabrielle Hackenberg, OTD, MS, OTR/L
- Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Specialist Professor
Department: Occupational Therapy
Office: Graduate Center 235
Phone: 732-923-4358
Email: ghackenb@monmouth.edu
Dr. Hackenberg’s occupational roles include: mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, educator, and occupational therapist.
Dr. Hackenberg began her career as an OT in 2010 working in subacute rehab, acute care and outpatient pediatrics. After five years in that role she moved to the academic setting, working as an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, eventually becoming the Director of Fieldwork Education. In conjunction with academia, Dr. Hackenberg began working in home care PRN.
Family is of greatest importance to Dr. Hackenberg, in her roles as mother, wife, daughter and sister. She spends the majority of her time participating in activities with family and friends, particularly enjoying cooking, gardening, and listening to music. She also enjoys reading. She lives outside of Philadelphia, PA with her husband, son Vincent, and two dogs, Charlie and Sally.
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Elizabethtown College
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Elizabethtown College
Research Interests
Current Research and Scholarship Interests:
- Interprofessional Education
- Community Aging
- Fieldwork Education
Grant Support:
Brooklyn Home: $10,000 awarded to Occupational Therapy Department at Monmouth University for the Monmouth University Collaborative on Aging (MUCoA)
Scholarly Articles
Publications and Peer Review Presentations:
Hackenberg, G. R., & Toth-Cohen, S. (2018). Professional Behaviors and Fieldwork: A Curriculum Based Model in Occupational Therapy. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 2(2).
Hackenberg, G.R., & Toth-Cohen, S. (2018). Professional behaviors and fieldwork: A curricular based model in occupational therapy. Poster Session presented at Annual American Occupational Therapy Association, Salt Lake City, UT.
Hackenberg, G.R., & Farbaniec, N. (2019). Student and Faculty Perceptions of Clinical Competence During Problem-Based Learning. Poster Session presented at Annual American Occupational Therapy Association, Boston, MA.
Hackenberg, G.R., & Vitale, J. (2019). Analyzing Employer Perceptions of the University of the Sciences Master and Doctor of OT Graduates. Poster Session presented at Annual American Occupational Therapy Association, Boston, MA.
Giordano, C., Greene, S., Hackenberg, G., Kellar, B., Carbonaro, S., Speakman, E., & Patrone, A. (2018). A content analysis of experiential fieldwork assessment items mapped to the interprofessional education (IPEC) competencies. Poster Session presented at National Academies of Practice Annual Conference, Pentagon City, VA.
Professional Associations
Professional Activities and Memberships/Certifications:
Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
Member, American Occupational Therapy Association, AFWC Mentor Program
Registered, National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists
Licensee, New Jersey Division on Consumer Affairs, Occupational Therapy Council
Licensee, Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy
Certified, Advanced Practice Certificate: Teaching in the Digital Age
Certified, American Occupational Therapy Association Clinical Fieldwork Educator
Certified, Mental Health First Aid USA
Courses
Recently Taught Classes
2022 Fall
- Fieldwork Seminar – OTD 610
- Principles of Practice I: Fieldwork Therapeutic Use of Self and Group Dynamics – OTD 505F
- Principles of Practice IV: Pediatric Occupational Therapy Fieldwork – OTD 605F
2022 Summer D
- Professional Seminar – OTD 503
2022 Summer C
- Principles of Practice III: Adult Occupational Therapy Fieldwork – OTD 601F
2022 Spring
- Principles of Practice II: Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Fieldwork – OTD 511F
- Principles of Practice II: Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Laboratory – OTD 511L
2021 Fall
- Ethics, Professional Communication and Advocacy – OTD 508
- Principles of Practice I: Fieldwork Therapeutic Use of Self and Group Dynamics – OTD 505F
2021 Summer D
- Professional Seminar – OTD 503
Frequently Taught Classes
- Principles of Practice I: Fieldwork Therapeutic Use of Self and Group Dynamics (OTD 505F)
- Principles of Practice II: Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Fieldwork (OTD 511F)
- Principles of Practice II: Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Laboratory (OTD 511L)
- Principles of Practice III: Adult Occupational Therapy Fieldwork (OTD 601F)
- Principles of Practice IV: Pediatric Occupational Therapy Fieldwork (OTD 605F)
- Professional Seminar (OTD 503)