Dr. Stoklosa has been an OT educator for over 20 years and an occupational therapist for over 37 years. Her passion is in curriculum design and faculty development. She teaches courses in her areas of clinical expertise including OT Assessment and Treatment of individuals with Neurological conditions and Musculoskeletal/Hand/Physical dysfunction, Leadership, Management and Entrepreneurship in OT. She has previously been faculty at Nazareth University and Ithaca College in their OT master’s degree programs.
Dr. Stoklosa’s research interests are in the areas of interventions to improve upper extremity and hand function in persons post-stroke and those affected by Parkinson’s disease, and intraprofessional partnerships within OT. Her research studies include survey research, quantitative & qualitative, and mixed method designs. She has presented her research activities at numerous venues across NYS, and nationally.
She continues to work as a clinician and treats individuals in the community at Thompson Health Rehabilitation Services in the Victor, NY outpatient clinic. Her previous clinical leadership position included serving as the Chief of Occupational Therapy at the University of Rochester Medical Center at Strong Memorial Hospital and Clinton Crossings Medical Office Park in Brighton, NY.
Dr. Stoklosa enjoys working with graduate students and her goal is to contribute to the profession of occupational therapy by preparing outstanding clinicians, life-long learners, and leaders in health care. Mentoring professionals in health-related fields is rewarding to her.
She is currently contributing to writing a textbook on the Role of OT in Palliative Rehabilitation, and provides independent ergonomic services.
She is married with 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren, all who live in the Rochester area. She enjoys reading, riding her Peloton bike, and playing with her mini Goldendoodle, Teddy, and her cat, Edward.