Dr. Shanese L. Higgins is an Occupational Therapist with AOTA Board Certification in Mental Health. She has practiced occupational therapy for 18+ years in the Greater Dayton Region. Dr. Higgins received her Doctorate of Health Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Indianapolis; as well as her Masters of Occupational Therapy. Prior to that, she received her Bachelors of Science in Pre-PT/Exercise Science from the University of Dayton. She is currently serving as the Program Director. Her professional and research interests include all things pertaining to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, mental/behavioral health, experiential learning, and learning/personality inventories.

Several peer-reviewed publications and Presentations