Faculty Conference Appearances

Look for Division of Occupational Therapy faculty and alumni from our Post-Professional OTD program at these conferences.

19th World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress

Feb. 9-12, 2026

Bonnie Fischer-Camara and Tracy Schober

"The Inspiring and Innovative Role of OT practitioners (OTPs) in an Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) Autism Hub"

The poster will be displayed for delegates to view throughout the event.

American Occupational Therapy Association Specialty Conference: Children and Youth

Dec. 12-13, 2025

Division faculty

Cristina Dumitrescu
Poster session #3, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
"Predictors of Student Success Across Levels of OT Education: Integrating Coaching, Wellness, and Pedagogical Strategies"

PP-OTD program alumni

Katherine Lynch
Dec. 12, 9:15-10:30 a.m.
"Putting the Fun in Executive Functioning: Measuring the Efficacy of an After-School Play-Based Skill Development Program in Elementary-Aged Students"

Liz Young
Dec. 13, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
"The Interoception Connection: Development and Implementation of a Body-Based Mindfulness Course for Caregivers and Educators"

New York State Occupational Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference

Oct. 25-26, 2025

Division faculty

Bonnie Fischer-Camara
10/24/25, 1:30–2:45 p.m.
"Continuing Competency Demystified: Practical Tools for Managing NY State Licensure and NBCOT Recertification Requirements"

Jacie Schneider
10/25/25, 9-10:15 a.m.
"Putting the Fun in Executive Functioning: Measuring the Efficacy of an After-School Play-Based Skill Development Program in Elementary-Aged Students"

Christine Mulligan, Marybeth Hoefs and Bonnie Fischer-Camara
10/26/25, 1-2 p.m.
"The Influence of Music on Occupational Therapy Students During Practical Examinations"

PP-OTD program alumni

Liz Young
10/26/25, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
"The Interoception Connection: Development and Implementation of a Body-Based Mindfulness Course for Caregivers and Educators"

Leahanna Rook
(co-authors, Bonnie Fischer-Camara and Ann Burkhardt)
10/26/25, 1-2 p.m.
"Reimagining Continuing Professional Development (CPD): A Toolkit for Occupational Therapy Practitioners (OTPs) in NYS"

Katherine Lynch
10/26/25, 1-2 p.m.
"Putting the Fun in Executive Functioning: Measuring the Efficacy of an After-School Play-Based Skill Development Program in Elementary-Aged Students"