Dr. Hackenberg’s occupational roles include: mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, educator, and occupational therapist.

Dr. Hackenberg began her career as an OT in 2010 working in subacute rehab, acute care and outpatient pediatrics. After five years in that role she moved to the academic setting, working as an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, eventually becoming the Director of Fieldwork Education. In conjunction with academia, Dr. Hackenberg began working in home care PRN.

Family is of greatest importance to Dr. Hackenberg, in her roles as mother, wife, daughter and sister. She spends the majority of her time participating in activities with family and friends, particularly enjoying cooking, gardening, and listening to music. She also enjoys reading. She lives outside of Philadelphia, PA with her husband, son Vincent, and two dogs, Charlie and Sally.

Education

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Elizabethtown College

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Elizabethtown College

Research Interests

Current Research and Scholarship Interests:

• Interprofessional Education
• Community Aging
• Fieldwork Education

Grant Support:

Brooklyn Home: $10,000 awarded to Occupational Therapy Department at Monmouth University for the Monmouth University Collaborative on Aging (MUCoA)

Scholarly Articles

• Cassella, M., Axmann, M., & Hackenberg, G. (Spring 2023). Special Olympics at Field of Dreams ’22. New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association Newsletter, 8(1).
• Garcia, A.L., & Hackenberg, G. (2021, April 1). Accessibility project in a community garden: Part one. New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association Newsletter, 6(2).
• Giordano, C., Greene, S., Hackenberg, G., Kellar, B., Carbonaro, S., Speakman, E., & Patrone, A. (2018). A content analysis of experiential fieldwork assessment items mapped to the interprofessional education (IPEC) competencies. Poster Session presented at National Academies of Practice Annual Conference, Pentagon City, VA.
• Greenberg, S., Hackenberg, G., Dowling-Castronovo, A., Hogan, C., Crowley, D., Damiani, F., & Walden, P.R. (2024). Educational Concept of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in Healthcare Delivery. Accepted Oral Presentation at National Academies of Practice Annual Conference 2024, Jacksonville, FL.
• Hackenberg, G. (2021, October 1). Accessibility project in a community garden: Part two. New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association Newsletter, 6(4).
• Hackenberg, G. (2024, March). The Use of a Non-Traditional Level I Fieldwork Curriculum. Accepted poster at American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference 2024, Orlando, FL.
• Hackenberg, G. & Halliwell, N. (2024, March). Supporting Children with Sensory Sensitivities & Their Caregivers: A Novel Level I Fieldwork Experience. Accepted poster at American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference 2024, Orlando, FL.
• Hackenberg, G., Halliwell, N., Crowley, D., & Goodwin, A. (2024, March). Developing Curriculum Using Simulation, Case-Based Learning, and Competencies in Entry-Level OT Education: Project Exemplar and Implementation Guide. Accepted Short Course at American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference 2024, Orlando, FL.
• Hackenberg, G., Halliwell, N., Crowley, D., & Storino, F. (2024, March). The Faculty and Student Experience of Using Simulation, Case-Based Learning and Competency Exams in Entry-Level OT Education: Part 2. Accepted poster at American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference 2024, Orlando, FL.
• Hackenberg, G., Halliwell, N., Napolitano, J. (2023, April). Use of Interprofessional Education for Building Connections Across OT, Social Work, and Nursing: Student and Faculty Perspectives. Accepted poster at Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association 2022, Kansas City, MO.
• Hackenberg, G.R., & Farbaniec, N. (2019). Student and faculty perceptions of clinical competence during problem-based learning. Poster Session presented at Annual American Occupational Therapy Association, Boston, MA.
• Hackenberg, G. R., & Toth-Cohen, S. (2018). Professional behaviors and fieldwork: A curriculum based model in occupational therapy. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 2(2).
• Hackenberg, G.R., & Toth-Cohen, S. (2018). Professional behaviors and fieldwork: A curricular based model in occupational therapy. Poster Session presented at Annual American Occupational Therapy Association, Salt Lake City, UT.
• Hackenberg, G.R., & Vitale, J. (2019). Analyzing employer perceptions of the University of the Sciences master and doctor of OT graduates. Poster Session presented at Annual American Occupational Therapy Association, Boston, MA.
• Halliwell, N., Hackenberg, G. (2022, November). Student Competency Development in the OT Process: Assessment and Intervention Utilizing Simulated Patients. Accepted poster to American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit 2022, Orlando, FL.
• Halliwell, N., Hackenberg, G. & Crowley, D. (2023, November). Student Competency Development in the OT Process: Assessment and Intervention Utilizing Simulated Patients Part 2. Accepted poster at American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit 2023, Denver, CO.
• Halliwell, N., Hackenberg, G., Napolitano, J. (2022, December). Preparation for Psychosocial OT Practice Using Community Partnership, Simulation, Case-Based Learning, Competencies, and Interprofessional Education. Accepted poster to American Occupational Therapy Association Mental Health Specialty Conference 2022, Columbus, OH.
• Halliwell, N., Hackenberg, G., Napolitano, J. (2023, April). The Use of Simulation, Case-Based Learning, and Competencies in Entry-Level OT Education: The Faculty and Student Experience. Accepted poster at Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association 2022, Kansas City, MO.
• Sciarra, E. & Hackenberg, G. (2022). Integration of interprofessional education into nursing curriculum. Nurse Educator 47(3).
• Hackenberg, G. R., & Toth-Cohen, S. (2018). Professional Behaviors and Fieldwork: A Curriculum Based Model in Occupational Therapy. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 2(2). 
• Hackenberg, G.R., & Toth-Cohen, S. (2018). Professional behaviors and fieldwork: A curricular based model in occupational therapy. Poster Session presented at Annual American Occupational Therapy Association, Salt Lake City, UT.
• Hackenberg, G.R., & Farbaniec, N. (2019). Student and Faculty Perceptions of Clinical Competence During Problem-Based Learning. Poster Session presented at Annual American Occupational Therapy Association, Boston, MA.
• Hackenberg, G.R., & Vitale, J. (2019). Analyzing Employer Perceptions of the University of the Sciences Master and Doctor of OT Graduates. Poster Session presented at Annual American Occupational Therapy Association, Boston, MA.
• Giordano, C., Greene, S., Hackenberg, G., Kellar, B., Carbonaro, S., Speakman, E., & Patrone, A. (2018). A content analysis of experiential fieldwork assessment items mapped to the interprofessional education (IPEC) competencies. Poster Session presented at National Academies of Practice Annual Conference, Pentagon City, VA.

Professional Associations

Professional Activities and Memberships/Certifications:

Member, National Academies of Practice

Member,          American Occupational Therapy Association

Member,          American Occupational Therapy Association, AFWC Mentor Program

Registered,      National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists

Licensee,          New Jersey Division on Consumer Affairs, Occupational Therapy Council

Licensee,          Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy

Certified,          Advanced Practice Certificate: Teaching in the Digital Age

Certified,          American Occupational Therapy Association Clinical Fieldwork Educator

Certified,          Mental Health First Aid USA