Rachel Guilfoyle is an associate professor and academic fieldwork coordinator for McDaniel College’s developing occupational therapy program, which is expected to begin in May 2026. The college is actively pursuing accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
An experienced occupational therapist, Guilfoyle brings nearly two decades of clinical experience at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Institute, complemented by a broad background across diverse practice settings including home health, outpatient care, and skilled nursing, where she specializes in neurological rehabilitation, low vision, and adult physical disabilities. She previously taught as a clinical assistant professor at Towson University.
Her research focuses on stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, and other chronic, neurodegenerative diseases, and she has presented at national and international conferences. She has also earned multiple awards and certifications and is currently on the board of the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association.
Guilfoyle earned a Doctor in Occupational Therapy from Towson University and a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Elizabethtown College. She also holds a master’s certificate in low vision from the University of Alabama.
