Executive Director - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
CSULB
Huntington Beach, California
Patti was recently appointed as the new Executive Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at California State University, Long Beach. She currently holds the position of Lecturer at California State University Long Beach with the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department in the College of Health and Human Services. Prior to this position, Patti was the Mental Health Coordinator with the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies from CSULB and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Patti has worked in Mental Health for over 30 years and has been recognized for her work with the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, California Park and Recreation Society, Recreation Therapy Section, Mental Health America, Long Beach Police Department and VA Long Beach Healthcare System. In addition, she has done numerous presentations for CPRS, City or Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, Long Beach Police Department, Long Beach City College and other special interest groups in the greater Long Beach area. She is currently serves on the Board of Directors for both Mental Health America, Community Health Advisory Committee for St. Mary Hospital in Long Beach and Alternative 4 Vets as well as a community volunteer for various non-profit and advocacy organizations.
Areas of Interest;
• Social Isolation
• Health Disparities in Aging, particularly mental health
• Age Friendly Communities
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Homelessness from a Social Justice perspective
Current Research:
• A Purposeful Design for Older Adults: Navigating the Community by Walking.
• American Goldstar Manor Recreation Therapy Wellness Project
Publications:
Research Review – The Role Leisure Plays in Housing Stabilization for Homeless Veterans, D’Eloia, M, La Place, P, Richmond, L. California Parks and Recreation Magazine, Volume 73, Number 4, Fall 2017
Article – The Need to Reconnect Post Pandemic, The Importance of Alumni Associations, Conley, J & LaPlace, P, California Parks and Recreation Magazine, Volume 78, Number 4, Fall 2022
Citation in Textbook – Exemplary Professional, pg 59; Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation, Long, T & Robertson, T, Editors, Second Edition 2020; Human Kinetics, Champaign, Ill
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Monday, April 3, 2023
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
RT: You Can Teach New Tricks to an Old RT; The Benefits of Lifelong Learning
Monday, April 3, 2023
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
