Cindy Hughes-Harris, Ph.D

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Cindy Hughes-Harris, Ph.D

Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida

 

NAME AND CREDENTIALS:  Cynthia (Cindy) Hughes Harris, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, FASAHP

INSTITUTION OF AFFILIATION: Florida A&M University

JOB TITLE:  Dean, School of Allied Health Sciences

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Occupational Therapy Association; Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions; Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education – Accreditation Reviewer;

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES: Have served as Principal Investigator for federal, state and private grants totaling more than $12 million in arenas focused on the elimination of health disparities; enrollment of underserved populations in allied health programs; and the establishment of community partnerships.

AWARDS AND HONORS: “Woman of Distinction” Award of the Florida Panhandle: 2015; Outstanding Leadership Award, Association of School of Allied Health Professions: 2015; Outstanding Leadership Award, Rush University: 2013; Distinguished Alumna College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois: 2012; Named member of the Leaders and Legacy Society of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation; Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation; Fellow of the Association of School of Allied Health Professions