Tom Seekins, Ph.D.

Director, Research and Evaluation and Director
406-243-2654
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Universities Attended

University of Kansas

Bio

Dr. Seekins earned his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Kansas in 1983. He has 25 years of experience in rehabilitation services and research. He has served as Associate Director of Research for the Rural Institute on Disabilities at The University of Montana since 1988 and as the Director of the RTC: Rural since 1993. He has served on numerous state and national boards, most recently as President of the National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers. He has published over 50 professional papers on rehabilitation and community psychology topics. Dr. Seekins is particularly interested in issues of rural community development, consumer empowerment, and health promotion for people with disabilities.