OT Celebration Day Program - May 12, 2022

MGH Institute of Health Professions Department of Occupational Therapy AWARDS AND CELEBRATION DAY May 12, 2022 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

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MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Department of Occupational Therapy

DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CLASS OF 2022 AWARDS & CELEBRATION DAY May 12, 2022 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

1CW Conference Center WELCOME REMARKS Regina F. Doherty, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP Professor and Chair

Entry-Level OTD CLASS OF 2022 STUDENT ADDRESS Bridget Carroll, OT/s

Post-Professional OTD CLASS OF 2022 STUDENT ADDRESS Gabriella Vasquez, MS, OTR/L

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

Announced by Sarah McKinnon, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA Assistant Professor and Program Director and Diane Smith PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Professor and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator

CLOSING REMARKS Regina F. Doherty, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP CLASS PHOTOS AND WELL WISHES

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DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Entry Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Hannah Giverny Levine Maria Angelica Linton Ariel Lontoc Alejandra Nataly Luna Trudy Rita Lynch Grace Theresa Moran Kylie Christine Nee Neelam Ram Patel Marina F. Petrilli Gabriele Ann Phillips Lauren Rainone Olivia August Rotelle Renee E. Salois Melissa Nicole Shaw Allison Elizabeth Tokar Tri Minh Vo Katlyn Elizabeth Weber Haley Willis Megan Michelle Young

Sarah Rosina Attanasio Jacayia Janai Austin-Cuartas Jill Marie Calvani Bridget Larkin Carroll Annika M. Chan Jodie Ellen Chickvara Meghan Bridie Costello Gabriella Genevieve Coyne Saskia La-nushka Simone Darnley Sylvia Larkin DeVinne Kaitlin Renee Dierksheide Jessica L. Fogal Sarah Ann Hillegass Stefanie Nicole Johnston Kira Lyn Kearney Zoe Kershner Katie S. Kesler Joy Ko Emma C. Larson Gregory Erik Laudani

Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Mary O'Donnell Heather Elizabeth Johnson Ceddeth Richardson Kelly Spellman Dayle Mari Tada Gabriella Paola Vasquez

Johanna Elise Bardo Colleen M. Craven Jessie Rae Franco Kristen Keech Tara L. Mansour Haley Marie Matuszek Whitney McWherter

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Award Descriptions STUDENT AWARDS Award for Student Excellence This award honors a graduating occupational therapy student who distinguishes themselves through academic and professional excellence.

Award for Student Innovation This award honors a student or team of students that has demonstrated excellence in the creation of new product, program, design and/or method of applying the principles and practice of occupational therapy.

Award for Student Leadership in Service A learning outcome of the MGH OTD Programs is that students “Demonstrate active involvement in professional development, leadership, and advocacy within health care and the profession of occupational therapy”. This award honors an individual that has distinguished themselves as a leader in service to the occupational therapy profession at the school, local, state or national level during their time as a student at the MGH IHP. This outstanding commitment to service and advocacy has served to raise awareness regarding health and healthcare, and occupational therapy’s role in that care, across a variety of settings.

Emerging Scholar Award This award honors a student or group of students that have distinguished themselves through significant participation in scholarly work during their time as occupational therapy students at the MGH Institute of Health Professions or within one year of graduation. This commitment to scholarship is demonstrated by exceptional performance in a scholarly pursuit. This may be demonstrated by substantial intellectual contributions to the science underpinning occupational therapy, occupational therapy education, or interprofessional education and/or a demonstrated commitment to scientific inquiry.

Alumni Professional Achievement Award This award honors and celebrates an alum that has distinguished themselves through significant leadership, service to the profession and/or a community or population. Achievements may include participation in scholarly work after their time as occupational therapy students at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. This commitment to excellence is demonstrated by exceptional performance in professional pursuits such as volunteer leadership, co-authoring a manuscript or disseminating the science underpinning occupational therapy, grant funding, quality improvement projects, program development and implementation, and contributions to occupational therapy education and practice.

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FACULTY AWARDS Outstanding Teaching Award This award honors an IHP instructor (full time faculty, part time faculty, term lecturer, or lab instructor) who has taught a minimum of (2) semesters and is dedicated and committed to enhancing the educational experience of occupational therapy students. This individual consistently integrates learning activities / research mentorship that enable students to expand their knowledge, skills, and attitudes in occupation and evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and professional reasoning.

Faculty Award for Excellence This award honors an OT faculty who is dedicated to enhancing the experience of occupational therapy students. This individual demonstrates exceptional commitment to students through teaching, advising, and/or mentoring, supporting student endeavors both inside and outside of the classroom.

Award for Excellence in Fieldwork Education This award recognizes outstanding communication and teaching skills that foster applied learning and evidence-based decision making in occupational therapy students. The individual exemplifies the qualities and skills of an outstanding fieldwork educator by demonstrating excellence in the areas of professionalism, communication/interpersonal skills, clinical teaching, and clinical practice.

Award for Excellence in Capstone Education This award recognizes outstanding communication and mentoring skills that provide opportunities beyond the didactic and fieldwork curriculum for occupational therapy students in the areas of research, advocacy, leadership, program development/evaluation, community engagement/service and teaching/learning. The individual exemplifies the qualities and skills of an outstanding capstone educator by demonstrating excellence in the areas of professionalism, communication/interpersonal skills, leadership, and mentorship. ADE onsite (MGB system) and outside/community content experts are eligible for this award.

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