Lisa Jaegers

Dr. Lisa Jaegers is a Professor of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at Saint Louis University (SLU), where her work focuses on trauma, behavioral health, occupational participation, communication, worker well-being, and community reintegration. Her research and community-based practice examine how trauma, violence, disability, cognitive and communication challenges, and environmental conditions affect participation in everyday life. A fellow of both the AOTA - American Occupational Therapy Association and NAP - National Academies of Practice, Jaegers leads the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - NIOSH-funded Corrections Safety and Health in Action research-to-practice symposia and co-directs a National Institute of Corrections initiative focused on evidence-based stress and trauma resources for correctional personnel. She has also designed and evaluated occupational therapy reentry services for people transitioning from incarceration to the community. Her teaching and clinical interests include trauma-informed and community-based practice with individuals and families affected by violence, injury, cognitive challenges, and instability. She emphasizes interprofessional approaches that consider communication, regulation, executive functioning, sensory processing, routines, relationships, and environmental demands across home, school, healthcare, work, and community settings. Jaegers holds a Ph.D. in Public Health from SLU, has practiced occupational therapy since 2001, and is the owner of Interventions LLC, health and well-being consulting.