Education
BA and MS in Therapeutic Recreation, Chico State,
PhD in Leisure Behavior University of Utah
Scholarly Contributions
authored 67 peer-reviewed articles, 12 peer-reviewed research conference proceedings, 35 peer-reviewed research abstract, and 11 book chapters.
Featured Publications
*Piatt, J. A., Eldridge, L., Herbenick, D., & Knee, E. (2018). Sexuality and intimacy: What females with spinal cord injury are saying. American Journal of Recreational Therapy, 17(3), 25-35. Doi: 10.5055/ajrt.2018.0165.
*Piatt, J. A., Simic-Stanojevic, I., Stanojevic, C., Zahl, M., Richmond, M.A., & Herbenick, D. (2022). Sexual health and women living with spinal cord injury: the unheard voice. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences – Disability, Rehabilitation, and Inclusion. https://js.sagamorepub.com/jorel/article/view/10906
*Piatt, J., Stanojevic, C., Simic-Stanojevic, I., Fisher, A., & Kim, J. (2022). Attitudes Toward Sexual Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities: Recreational Therapists Practitioners and Students Perspectives, 56(2), Therapeutic Recreation Journal. https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2022-V56-I2-11182. Impact factor: .6
Leadership & Professional Service
Highlights include launching the IU Adapted Sport Club, IU Wheelchair Basketball Team, and IU Runway of Dreams adaptive clothing club.Professionally, I remain highly engaged in various roles. From 2017-2023, I supervised health profession students at a camp and provided feedback on therapeutic interventions. I have held multiple board positions within ASCIP, including incoming president. I also served on the World Parks Academy Board, review top-tier journals and federal grants, and consult for the Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program. My community service includes roles with the Rotary Board, Zappos Adaptive, and Women Leaders in Oncology. Internationally, I serve as an editor for a journal in Turkey and consult on projects and student exchanges. I am passionate about mentoring young faculty and doctoral students to be productive in academia while maintaining a healthy, joyful lifestyle.
Professional Awards & Recognition
Scholarly Award American Therapeutic Recreation Association 2025
Closing Keynote Lecturer Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals 2024
Distinguished Lecturer Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals 2023
Best Research Poster Annual NADD Virtual Conference 2022
Elected Member Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health 2019
Recreational Sport Club of the Year: Wheelchair Basketball Indiana University – Bloomington 2020
Access Award: Services for Students with Disabilities Indiana University – Bloomington 2019
Commitment to Inclusion Award Zappos Adaptive Corporation 2018
Excellence Award Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals Nominated 2022
Outstanding Alumni College of Health, University of Utah 2021