Alison Cogan

Alison M. Cogan, PhD, OTR/L is a dedicated occupational therapist and rehabilitation health services researcher with a strong focus on the correlation between therapy attributes and patient outcomes, especially in the context of community reintegration for individuals coping with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Alison prefers she/her pronouns.

Alison's educational background showcases her commitment to honing her expertise, having pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Occupational Science from the University of Southern California, an M.Ed. in Exercise Physiology as well as a BA in Political Science from Temple University, and a Master of Arts (MA) in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California.

Throughout her career, Alison has been associated with esteemed organizations such as the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System where she serves as a Health Science Specialist. She has also contributed as part-time faculty at the University of Southern California, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Washington DC VA Medical Center, a PhD Student & Research Assistant at the University of Southern California, a Certified Personal Trainer at The Sporting Club at The Bellevue, an Office Manager at Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law, and a Systems Analyst at Vanguard.