Faculty
![Holly Eichner](/hhs/facultystaff/images/Eichner.jpg)
Holly Eichner, Ph.D., CTRS-BH
Associate Lecturer
Recreation Therapy Program Director
School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
Office: HH 1022
Mail Stop 119
Phone: 419.530.4500
Fax: 419.530.4759
holly.eichner@utoledo.edu
Dr. Eichner is a proud first-generation college student, who earned three degrees at the University of Toledo. She is currently the Program Director and a Lecturer in the Recreational Therapy program. She has earned her specialty certification in behavioral health making her a CTRS-BH. Dr. Eichner's professional experience has included work with consumers throughout the life span receiving services in mental health, substance abuse, vocational rehabilitative, physical rehabilitation, Veteran services, and palliative/hospice care. Dr. Eichner has presented at several professional conferences in the areas of Recreation Therapy and Psychiatric Rehabilitation. She is also a proud volunteer of the Toledo Metroparks where she teaches tai chi courses.
![Eric Longsdorf](/hhs/facultystaff/images/Longsdorf%20Eric.jpg)
Eric Longsdorf, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Chair, School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
Interim Chair, School of Intervention and Wellness
Office: HH 2503B
Mail Stop 119
Phone: 419.530.2742
Fax: 419.530.2477
eric.longsdorf@utoledo.edu
Eric has been a full time faculty member in Recreation since 2000. His current research interests include Green Initiatives in Parks and Recreation, Outdoor Recreation, Research Ethics, as well as Accreditation and Curriculum.
![Wendy Maran](/hhs/facultystaff/images/Maran.jpg)
Wendy Maran, M.A., CTRS, CDP
Associate Lecturer
School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
Office: HH 1024
Mail Stop 119
Phone: 419.530.4955
Fax: 419.530.4759
wendy.maran@utoledo.edu
Wendy’s area of expertise in the Field of Recreation Therapy is Relaxation/stress management, recreation therapy techniques for neurologically impaired individuals, and programming. She has been a practicing Recreation Therapist for more than 30 years, in a variety of settings.