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Faculty

Our faculty are experienced professionals who possess in-depth knowledge of occupational therapy theory, practice, and research, and are dedicated to educating and training future occupational therapists.

Danila Cepa, Assistant Professor, Program Director

Education

  • Doctor of Health Science, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
  • Master of Health Science, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
  • Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois
  • Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy


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Danila Cepa, DHS, OTR/L

Office: ASA 128
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618-453-8834
Email: danila.cepa@siu.edu

Szu-Wei Chen, Assistant Professor and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator

Education:

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Occupational Therapy, New York University, NY 2020
  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan 2010
  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan 2008

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist, Missouri
  • Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy


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Szu-Wei Chen

Office: ASA C0120
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618-453-7301
Email: szuwei.chen@siu.edu

Kim Parr, Assistant Professor of Practice, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Education

  • Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate, University of Saint Augustine, St. Augustine, FL. 2020
  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 2006
  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 2005
  • Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy, Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL 1999


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Kim Parr, DHS, OTR/L

Office: ASA C120A
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618-453-8204
Email: kimberly.parr@siu.edu

Kathryn Siller, Assistant Professor of Practice

Education:

  • Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences
    Center, Lubbock, TX 2024
  • Master of Occupational Therapy, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
    2017
  • Bachelor of Science in General Rehabilitative Services, University of Texas Pan American,
    Edinburg, TX 2013

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist, Texas
  • Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Agent Modalities (C/PAM)


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Kathryn Siller Office: ASA C0120A
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618-453-8200
Email: kathryn.siller@siu.edu 

Diane Weidner, Assistant Professor of Practice

Education:

  • Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, University of Montana- Missoula, May 2024
  • Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, Rush University, Chicago, IL, December 2014
  • Master of Science, Applied Linguistics, University of Illinois, Chicago
  • Bachelor of Arts, French Literature, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois
  • Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy


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Diane Weidner

Office: ASA 201
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618-453-4456
Email: diane.weidner@siu.edu