15th Annual Evening with a Leader in Occupational Therapy
For the past 14 years, the Occupational Therapy Program, with the support of University convocations funds, has been able to bring distinguished scholars in the field of occupational therapy to the University of Findlay campus. This has become an annual event, highlighting the importance of scholarly activity and providing educational opportunities for faculty, area clinicians and students.
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A nonlinear dynamic approach to integrating sensory processing, trauma-informed care and occupational therapy practice across practice areas
6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019​​
Free to attend - Registration required
Navigating sensory processing across the lifespan9:15-11:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2019
Free to attend - Registration required
Registration: Click the link below or please contact the Occupational Therapy Program at 419-434-6936 or
occupationaltherapy@findlay.edu for more information.
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2019 Speaker
Tina Champagne, OTD, OTR/L, CCAP, FAOTA
Tina Champagne is a well-known expert clinician and consultant. She has worked for a variety of state, national and international mental health, nursing and occupational therapy organizations. Tina provides workshops on the subjects of nonlinear dynamics, trauma and attachment informed care, sensory processing and other integrative therapeutic approaches.
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Previous Visiting Scholars
2018 - Janice P. Burke, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
Productivity, Outcomes & Evidence in the Clinic: Protecting the Future of the Therapeutic Encounter
How Conceptual Ideas Take Hold & Endure: The Model of Human Occupation
2017 - Michael Iwama Ph.D. OT(C)
Addressing Diversity: Occupational Therapy's Promise of Cultural Relevance
An Introduction to the Kawa Model
2016 - Dr. Virginia Stoffel
Dr. Virginia (Ginny) Stoffel, current president of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), addressed a large gathering of students, clinicians, and educators on February 4th and 5th, 2016. Her presentations were entitled: Leadership in Mental Health Occupational Therapy: Building Capacity and Workforce Development and Leadership in Mental Health Occupational Therapy: Becoming a Change agent Promoting Mental Health.
2015 - Dr. Neil Harvison
Practice after 2017: What are Driving the Changes in How We Will Be Practicing Occupational Therapy?
Leading Occupational Therapy Into its Second Hundred Years: What Will Our Future Leaders Need to Know?
2014 - Dr. Jaime Muñoz
Culturally Responsive Caring: What, Why, How?
The Scholarship of Practice in Community-Based Programs
2013 - Dr. Amy Lamb
Health Reform: Strategies for health care professionals on the frontline
Advocacy in policy: Making the Occupational Therapy Voice Heard
2012 - Dr. Diane Parham
Why Play? The Serious Nature of Play in Health and Development
Play: A Powerful Tool in Occupational Therapy
2011 - Dr. Renee Taylor
The Intentional Relationship: Reinvigorating the Vision for Client-Centered Practice in Occupational Therapy
The Intentional Relationship: Clinical Tools for Navigating the Challenges of Fieldwork and Beyond
2010 - Dr. Roxie Black
Is Culturally Competent Care Achievable?
Becoming Culturally Competent Students: Focus on Self
2009 - Dr. Karen Jacobs
How Full is Your Backpack?
Being an Occupation FANATIC
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2008 - Dr. Florence Clark
AOTA's Centennial Vision: What is it and What Does it Mean for Practice?
The Centennial Vision and Occupational Therapy in Health and Wellness: Lifestyle Redesign
2007 - Dr. Charles Christiansen
Occupational Therapy's Vision for 2017 and Beyond
Promoting Resilience Through Life-Style Intervention
2006 - Dr. Winnie Dunn
Going Public: We're Not Just About Disability Anymore
Creating a 'Sensational' Practice
2005 - Dr. Carolyn Baum
The Future of Occupational Therapy
The Older Adult
Students Making a Difference Engagement in Everyday Activity
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