Marissa Mirecki
Ed.D., OTR/L
Research Occupational Therapy, Spinal Cord Injury Research Program
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About Marissa
“Advancing neurorehabilitation through evidence-based practice and professional development.”
Marissa Mirecki is a Research Occupational Therapist at Shepherd Center’s Virginia C. Crawford Research Institute. Since joining Shepherd in 2018, she has facilitated participant recruitment, data collection, and ensured compliance with regulatory and ethical standards on funded studies. Her dual expertise in clinical care and research allows her to bridge best practices in neurorehabilitation with strategies for professional development and knowledge translation among rehabilitation professionals.
Research specialties
- Best practices in neurorehabilitation
- Professional development and knowledge translation in rehabilitation professionals
Education & training
- Ed.D., Adult and Career Education – Valdosta State University, 2025
- M.S., Occupational Therapy – Thomas Jefferson University, 2018
- B.A., Psychology – Bryn Mawr College, 2016
Why her work matters
Marissa’s work ensures that cutting-edge research translates into meaningful improvements in patient care and clinician practice. She is passionate about helping patients regain independence and reconnect with what matters most, while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth among rehabilitation professionals.
“The work at Shepherd is meaningful because we provide life-changing treatments that empower patients to return to the activities that give their lives purpose.”
Beyond Shepherd
Outside of her work at Shepherd Center, Marissa serves as Chair of the Communication Committee for the Georgia Occupational Therapy Association, helping to bring practice advisories to occupational therapists across the state.