Valerie Miller

Valerie Miller, PhD, MS, OTR/L is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise, & Nutrition Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Miller is an occupational therapist and has practiced in pediatric/neurodevelopmental settings. Dr. Miller earned her MS in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky University in 2013 and PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Kentucky in 2022. She completed a pediatric occupational therapy residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in 2017, including participation in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program. Her current research investigates community participation and inclusion of individuals with disabilities with a focus on the transition-age population transitioning between high school and adulthood. Dr. Miller has presented nationally (e.g., AOTA Annual Conference) and locally (e.g., OOTA Annual Conference), and her research has been published in regarde