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Maanya Chitrapu (17) discusses with her neighbor, Tanya Rao (26), about her academic and career experiences in dentistry. Tanya offers unique advice and stories.

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.

Steve tells his story about career changes from ballet to occupational health therapy, his path toward Buddhism, personal relationship and connecting back to community through volunteering.

Nadia Massoumi (15) talks with her grandmother, "Gigi" Sadrieh (77), about her childhood, college life, and family history.

Nadia Massoumi (15) talks with her grandmother, "Gigi" Sadrieh (77), about her childhood, college life, and family history.

Steve Desroches (47) and Ron Robin (79) talk about Robin's days as a radio DJ in Boston when he was better known as Rockin' Ron Robin.

Terry Brackett (73) shares a conversation with her friend Pamela Horowitz (75) one of the first lawyers at the Southern Poverty Law Center. Pamela talks about what drew her to civil rights and poverty litigation work, her career as an...

Carlos' journey from working as an occupational therapist in a hospital to hospice care was an easy transition. As he began to look for work in hospice, Providence had decided to incorporate occupational therapy into hospice. Carlos shares some stories...

Occupational Therapists and the difficulties that were brought from COVID.

Spouses, Sally Baker (42) and Brad Baker (41), share a conversation about the stroke that Sally had when she was thirty, the recovery process, their children, and their gratitude for one another.

Interview with my cousin regarding how COVID-19 affected her life, occupation, and what brought her to the life she lives today.

We talked a lot about my dad’s changing career path and how his life changed after his brain tumor.

Kristin Mawhinney (68) and her daughter Kate Holmes (39) share a conversation about their careers working in education.

Deborah Bliss (41) talks to her brother, Joshua Bliss (25), about his experience of growing up in a family of seven children, his time at Boston University, and his hopes for the future.

We spoke about Katharine’s work experiences. She has had many varying occupations throughout her life, which she considers a blessing because she was able to pursue all her “dream jobs”. If there was ever something she wanted to try, she...

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.

Martin (known name) works in a community based rehab program in Herbertpur, India. It's called Anugrah project. In this interview he talks about his experiences at the field.

Susan Orloff discusses her experiences as an OT since 1970, highlighting the great growth and development in the profession and reflects on the pioneers of occupational therapy

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 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...

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...

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...

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In this inspiring interview, Ben Atchison gives a wonderful example of his lived experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession and the meaningful career and life that professional therapy has afforded

In this exciting interview, Ryan Osal discusses his lived experiences as an agent of change as an occupational therapist. Ryan Osal has worked for 11 years as an occupational therapist and has valuable lessons to share.