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5040 Forbes Tower Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Biography

Jamie Kulzer is an educator, clinical supervisor and project manager. She advises students and teaches clinical skills courses. Her teaching is focused on helping students to bridge the gap between theory and practice through engaging in experiential activities in a supportive environment. She is the Project Director/Principal Investigator of the Intergovernmental Agency Agreement (IAA) between the University of Pittsburgh and the Commonwealth Technical Institute at the Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGAC). Through this IAA, University of Pittsburgh faculty, staff and students are contracted to develop, implement and modify programs of cognitive rehabilitation, assistive technology and rehabilitation psychology. Kulzer enjoys training and mentoring student interns in the IAA’s Cognitive Skills Enhancement Program (CSEP). Kulzer is also currently serving on the University of Pittsburgh Senate’s Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Discriminatory Advocacy Committee.

Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh
  • Master of Arts in Health and Rehabilitation Science with a concentration in Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Pittsburgh
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English, Allegheny College
Awards
  • Pennsylvania Counseling Association’s Educator of the Year Award, 2024
  • Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA) Outstanding Professional Teaching Award, 2004
Research Interests
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Rehabilitation services for autistic and neurodivergent young adults
  • Graduate clinical education best practices
  • Graduate student wellness
Certificates
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor