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This is an inspirational interview with Emily, an occupational therapist, researcher and agent of change. In this interview Emily talks about her career as an occupational therapist, how she has been an agent of change through program development, and who...

A summary of the professional life of a scientist. Both what it takes to become one and what it is like to be a scientist in the modern world.

This is an interview with Dr. Liane Hewitt, practicing Occupational therapist for over 40 years and currently department chair at Loma Linda University’s Occupational Therapy program. She describes how she is an agent of change and her journey as an...

Expedition Project Manager Thomas Ronge discusses his experiences as a sedimentologist at sea on JOIDES Resolution. He provides an overview of the collaboration across cultures and roles on the ship during JR's two-month expeditions, from his time in Iceberg Alley...

In this inspiring interview, Joyce Titus describes her lived experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession as well as the meaningful career and life that occupational therapy has afforded. Joyce Titus, OTR/L is a retired professor...

This interview is for an Oral History Project for my Creative Writing class. I am recording this interview in Miami, Florida for Saint Brendan High School. In this interview with my dad, Jose Cisneros, I dive into topics such as...

The essence of who we are as people embody how we practice our profession

Occupational Therapists and the difficulties that were brought from COVID.

In this inspiring interview, Natalie Perkins describes her lived experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession as well as the meaningful career and life that occupational therapy has afforded her. Natalie Perkins, PP-OTD, OTR/L, FIIE is...

A wonderful story of the lived experience and journey of Annette Dinkleman as an occupational therapy practitioner. She ventured out into unknown territory during her early years and a new therapist to broaden the scope of occupational therapy and improve...

In this impactfult interview ,Cathy Dolhi, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA describes her lived experience as an agent of change during her 40 year career as an occupational therapist. Cathy Dolhi, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA worked in direct patient care and in administration...

In this inspiring interview, Sarah Putt describes her loved experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession as well as the meaningful career and life that occupational therapy has afforded. Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L is the Founder...

Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, 75, by his daughter, Marla Ehlers, 42, about his parents that came over through great hardship from the Netherlands and then how he became involved in politics.

In this inspiring interview, Dr. Caitlin Synovec, OTD, MS, OTR/L describes her lived experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession as well as the meaningful career and life that occupational therapy has afforded. Dr. Synovec work...

Keir Becker has sailed on 22 expeditions of scientific ocean drilling. For this conversation, he focuses on his four Glomar Challenger expeditions, including the technology and communications that existed during those years - and what it was like to receive...

Greta Reed (83) interviews her friend, George Fong (84), about his escape from Communist China to Hong Kong where he eventually landed in Brazil and then the United States. George and Greta remember George's wife, Wilma.

In this inspiring interview, Dr. Susan Fasoli describes her experience as an occupational therapist and agent of change. Dr. Fasoli is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA.

Jade interviewed her dad, Luis, who is 29 years old. The interview was about his work and stuff that he does when he is not at work. This is my dad’s story.

Friends and coworkers Jaclyn Schwartz (36) and Catherine Hoyt (38) reflect on their experience as women in science, discussing some of the challenges they face as women in their field.

My father spoke about his memories is his father, my papa, Robert O’Handley. He recalled memories from his childhood and what his father taught him and accomplished career wise. He retold stories from my papa’s childhood and how his family...

In This inspired interview Roni describes her live experience as an agent of change in occupational therapy profession as well as the meaningful career and life that occupational therapy had offered both in Israel and in Boston.

In this inspiring interview, Kathleen Matuska, describes her loved experience as an agent of change in the occupation therapy profession as well as the meaningful career and life that occupational therapy has afforded.

In this inspiring interview, Sarah Schoen, Ph.D., OTR/L describes her lived experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession as well as the individuals who mentored her career path as an occupational therapist.

In this inspiring interview, Elizabeth Skidmore describes her lived experience as an agent of change in occupational therapy as a distinguished scientist and educator. Dr. Skidmore is the first occupational therapist to receive the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists...

In this inspiring interview, Laura Bianciella describes her lived experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession, as well as the meaningful impact that this has had on her personal and professional life. Laura Bianciella, M.S., OTR/L...