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In this inspiring interview, Yda Smith 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. Yda Smith, PhD, OTR/L is a 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 motivating interview, Dr. Siaperas describes his 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. Siaperas, PhD, CPsycholAFBPsS is the Head...

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...

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 discussing a lived experience from a COTA who has been in the workforce for 8 years and described loved experiences as an agent of change

In this inspiring interview, Megan McGowan describes her lived experience as an agent of change in the psychiatric and acute care realms of occupational therapy as well as how she advocates for her patients/ clients on a daily basis. Megan...

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

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

Maddy Wallor (19, Caucasian) interviews Carmen Lester (prefers not to say but over 39, African American) about Carmen's life and how her experiences have shaped her as a person. Carmen is my mom’s college best friend who she is still...

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.

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

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 inspiring interview, Dr. Adams-Cass shares her lived experience, striving to be an agent of change, as an occupational therapist. Dr. Adams-Cass is an OTA program director at Bryant & Stratton College in Syracuse, NY.

In this interview, Rebecca Austill-Clausen describes the various practice areas she has worked as an occupational therapist and how she sees herself as an agent of change. Rebecca Austill-Clausen, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA who is a reiki master, occupational therapy and...

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.

Rita Manley talks about being an agent of change as an occupational therapy assistant in a public school.

The distinct value of occupational therapy in the field of assisstive technology

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 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.

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.

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...

Erin Sim interviews her mentor in occupational therapy, Kelly Casey, about her past accomplishments, current projects, and future goals.

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.

I am interviewing Sigal wax, a true agent of change in Occupational Therapy profession and an inspiring person