Therapy Entrepreneurs and Leaders of Color

Andre Johnson Podcast Interview

André Johnson has been an occupational therapy assistant for ten years. His clinical background is in his preferred setting of pediatrics (school-based & outpatient based) but he additionally has clinical experience in short term rehab, skilled nursing facilities, and some orthopedic experience. He has been in academia for the past six years first as an instructor for three years and for the last three years an academic fieldwork coordinator and instructor. His belief is every student brings a unique experience and perspective and encourages students to blend that unique piece of themselves into their development as a future occupational therapy practitioner. Mr. Johnson is also heavily involved in his state Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA) and national professional organizations American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and believes this is a necessary requirement for early transitioning therapists to be part of their professional organizations and maintain membership throughout their professional career. 

 

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Tomeico Faison Monologue

Tomeico’s Call to Action Monologue: Ask Everybody

Wayne Faison Podcast Interview

Dr. Douglene Jackson Podcast Interview

Dr. Douglene Jackson, Ph.D., OTR/L, LMT, ATP is a consultant occupational therapist (OT) and assistive Technology professional with over 21 years of experience in the rehabilitation and education fields. She holds a PhD in special education in early childhood, a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Services with a concentration in counseling, and a Diploma in Massage Therapy. She has also obtained numerous certifications and is an active member of several professional associations and executive boards. Dr. Douglene has interests and expertise in program development, health and educational equity, telehealth, assistive Technology, early intervention, autism, mental-health evidence-based practice, and intervention services for various disabilities across the lifespan. She is a leader, speaker, advocate, educator, scholar, and consultant with international experience. She excels at developing people and programs through creating a simplified curriculum and content, as well as providing innovative and effective interventions and solutions to clients.

 

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Call to Action: Social Entrepreneurs in Occupational Therapy

In this monologue, Tomeico encourages OT social entrepreneurs to answer their calling and support each other around the world.

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Alondra Ammon's Podcast Interview

Alondra Ammon, MOT, OTR/L, is a First Generation Salvadoran-Haitian American from Prince George's County, Maryland. She graduated top of her class from Samuel Merritt University. She was accepted into the Emerging Leaders Development Program through the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and is passionate about advocating for diversity and inclusion.

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Tomeico Faison’s Reflection: From Shrinking to Empowering

In this short monologue, Tomeico Faison reflects on a consulting and coaching observation with Therapy Entrepreneurs and Leaders of Color.

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Dr. Brittany Conner's Podcast Interview

Dr. Brittany Conners is the CEO of Optimistic Theory- a supportive mental health service which helps people and companies invest in prevention by incorporating onsite therapy into business operations. She sees clients in the community, in their homes, at their offices, and at co-working spaces. 

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Dr. Shirley Podcast Interview

Dr. Shirley Wells is the chair and an associate professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She was recognized as one of the 100 Influential People in Occupational Therapy by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA).

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Robin Baker Podcast Interview

Robin F. Baker is an occupational therapist and co-founder of GoTHERAPY, an organization improving access to quality occupational, physical and speech therapy services for individuals living with disabilities and chronic health conditions in West Africa.

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