Education
PhD: Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management with concentration in RT (Clemson), 2020
MS: Recreational Therapy Administration (ECU), 2009
BS: Therapeutic Recreation (SRU), 2005
Scholarly Contributions
Dr. Bright's scholarly work is focused in the areas of professional standards of practice, interprofessional education and collaborative practice, and educational standards. In addition to two peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Bright has over 40 professional and invited presentations at local, regional, national, and international conferences.
Featured Publications
Bright, H., Archambault, M., Ramella, K., Warden, K., & Montgomery, S. (2025). Interprofessional education and collaborative practice task force – recommendations from an exploratory study. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, Special Issue.
Bright, H., Cripps, L., Hawkins, B., Moore, S. A., McLachlin, L., Sullivan, A., & Purrington, S.
(2022). Perceived competence in NCTRC job task domains among therapeutic recreation interns following the declaration of covid-19 as a global pandemic. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 56(3), 227-250.
Bright, H., Ramella, K., Montgomery, S. (2023, September). Interprofessional education and collaborative practice: Bridging the gap for educators and practitioners. Presented at the 2023 ATRA Annual conference, St. Louis, MO, United States.
Leadership & Professional Service
Dr. Brights leadership and professional involvement include service in several roles. These include co-chairs of both the Standards of Practice (SOP) and Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) committees, committee membership on both the Higher Education Committee and the Peg Connolly Scholarship review committee. Additionally, Dr. Bright serves as an Associate Editor for the ATRA Annual and served on the planning committee for the Annual ATRA conference in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Bright also leads a community group for survivors of brain injury and their loved ones. Providing social and recreational opportunities for group members and service-learning opportunities for RT students.
Professional Awards & Recognition
Dr. Bright was awarded ATRA Member of the Year in 2024 and has been nominated three times for SRU's President's Award for Excellence in Teaching.