Angela Thomas-Davis, Ed.D., MPA, OTR/L

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Full Professor (Tenured) Department of Occupational Therapy College of Health Sciences Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 (334) 229-5612 (Phone) /[email protected]

Education and Professional Credentials

Ed.D. Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama. Major: Educational Leadership, Policy and Law, 2006

Dissertation Citation: Davis, A.T. (2006). Disability support services at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Doctoral dissertation, Alabama State University). ProQuest document ID (Publication No. AAT3265673.)

MPA Auburn University at Montgomery. Major: Public Administration, 1998

B.S. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. Major: Occupational Therapy, 1985

Certification/License

Certification: Health Care Administration, Auburn University at Montgomery, 1998. Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Professional Experience Academe - Alabama State University

2011 to present Professor of Occupational Therapy Recruitment Chair

2004 to 2011 Founding Program Director of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program Program Director/Associate Professor/Interim Chair

Major Accomplishments

 Provided primary leadership for the development of the proposal to transition the baccalaureate occupational therapy program to a masters level program resulting in approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) to establish a Master of Science Occupational Therapy Program at Alabama State University.

 Assumed primary responsibility for preparation of the Self-Study Report and On-site Visit that led to the accreditation of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (2009-2010). This led to a 7-year accreditation period.

 Provided leadership for preparation of the Self-Study Report and On-site Visit that led to the reaffirmation of accreditation of the baccalaureate occupational therapy program by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (2004-2005).

 Provided leadership for budget development and management, strategic planning, and program evaluation.

 Managed an annual budget of more than $1,000,000.

 During tenure as occupational therapy program director, 93% of program graduates passed the occupational therapy national certification and 100% are employed as registered/licensed occupational therapists.

 Devised a new system to formalize the New Faculty and Staff Orientation process. Adopted by the dean of the COHS.

 Proposed the development of and established criteria for the COHS Clinical Education Committee to streamline the processes of clinical education and foster collaboration among the colleges three (OT, PT, HIM) health sciences program. Adopted by the dean and faculty of the COHS.

 Proposed the development of and established criteria for the COHS Fellowship Committee to foster collegial relationships amongst the faculty and staff. Adopted by the dean and faculty of the COHS.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

 Supervised the workload of departmental faculty and staff associate; identified and provided opportunities for faculty development; recruited faculty, staff, and students, provided academic advisement to students; directed student research, actively involved in university public relations and marketing, research and scholarly activities, academic citizenship, teaching, and community service.

1998 to 2004 Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama Beginning Rank: Instructor of Occupational Therapy Program: Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy

2 Funded External Research Proposals

2010 – Title/Description: Backpack Safety: How to Buy it, Pack it, and Wear it Agency: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Amount: $500.00 2011 – School Backpack Awareness Agency: Costco Amount: $203.88

Research Advisor for IRB Approved Student Research

Directed Student Research Masters Program

2014 Student Researchers: Gabriela Azcarate, Kristie Hutchison, Krysta Hurst, and Rebekah Parris Topic: Women, High Heels, and Balance Approval Number 2014COHS002A

2013 Student Researchers: Andy Cobb, Alan Deal, and Stephen Lux Topic: The Effects of Aquatic Exercise Versus a Sedentary Lifestyle on Balance & Quality of Life in Post Menopausal Women Approval Number 2013COHS012A

2013 Student Researchers: Amanda Barkley, Cecily Bivens, Frotasha Buxton, and Alyson Hardin Topic: Yoga Intervention on Perceived Stress in Women Approval Number 2013COHS011A

2012 Student Researchers: Steven Collins, Kimberly Jordan, Shayla McInnis, and Ebony Saltmarch Topic: Approval Number 2012COHS006

2011 Student Researchers: Bennett Cope, OTS; Marian Ellington, OTS; Tierra Robinson, OTS; and Reana Seastrunk, OTS Topic: The Effects of Physical Activity on School-Aged Children Displaying Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Approval Number 2011COHS015

2011 Student Researchers: Tangenique Taylor, OTS; Courtney Pickney, OTS; Caroline Sizemore, OTS; and Elisha Mims, OTS Topic: Effectiveness of the Wii Balance Board on Improving Functional Balance in an Elderly Population. Approval Number 2011COHS004

3 2011 Student Researchers: Anna Dorsey, OTS; Allison Jones, OTS; and Yen Nguyen, OTS Topic: Backpack Safety Intelligence Approval Number 2010COHS002

2010 Student Researcher: Jessica Davis, OTS Topic: The Effects of Stress on College Student’s Coping Abilities Approval Number 200901290101

2009 Student Researcher: Hollie Blakey, OTS Topic: Occupational Therapy State Regulatory Boards: Working with the Impaired Occupational Therapy Practitioner Approval Number 2007072503

Directed Student Research Bachelor Degree Program

2006 Tiffany Burroughs, OTS; Shannon Crayton, OTS; Jamie Nance, OTS; and Marcus Wells, OTS Topic: College of Health Sciences Perceptions and Knowledge of the American Disabilities Act

2005 Christine Carroll, OTS; LaKisha Chaffin, OTS; and Roshonda Taylor, OTS Topic: Assessment of Need for Occupational Therapy Services at Montgomery Mental Health Authority Approval Number 2005040901

2005 Heather Gaither, OTS; LaQuanya Howard, OTS; and Patrice Matlock, OTS Topic: Backpack Safety Approval Number 2005040903

Teaching/Curriculum Development

Alabama State University: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Courses Developed and/or Taught

OTH 6435: Psychosocial Dysfunction I with Lab OTH 6535: Psychosocial Dysfunction II with Lab OTH 6509: Professional Seminar OTH 5301: Administration and Management OTH 5210: Occupation Through the Lifespan OTH 5110: Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy HSC 5003: Patient Care Concepts I (Lab) – Interprofessional Course Designation HSC 5006: Introduction to Research and Evidence Based Practice – Interprofessional Course Designation HSC 5007: Research in Health Professions - Interprofessional Course Designation HSC 5099: Capstone - Interprofessional Course Designation HSC 6408: Research Topics OTH 514: Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Practice

4 OTH 516: Psychosocial Dysfunction I OTH 520: Psychosocial Dysfunction II OTH 528: Research I OTH 616: Research II

OTH 624: Administration and Management OTH 626: Professional Seminar OTH 712: Research III

New Curriculum as of 2012-2013

OTH 5110: Fundamentals of OT Practice OTH 5210: Occupation Throughout the Lifespan OTH 5213: Administration and Management OTH 6408: Research Topics OTH 6435: Psychosocial Dysfunction I w/Lab OTH 6535: Psychosocial Dysfunction II w/Lab HSC 5003: Patient Care Concepts Lab HSC 5006: Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice HSC 5007: Research in the Health Professions

Alabama State University: Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy Courses Developed/Taught

OTH 327: Occupational Therapy Fundamentals OTH 314: Patient Care Concepts OTH 323: Psychosocial Dysfunction OTH 325: OT Media OTH 329: OT Fieldwork Level I (1 of 3) OTH 440: Geriatrics OTH 483: Adjustment to Disability OTH 484: Administration and Management OTH 486: Research Methods OTH 487: Occupational Therapy Seminar

Professional Experience Academe - Tuskegee University

1995 Tuskegee University, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama Rank: Adjunct Instructor Course taught: Concepts and Theories in Occupational Therapy

1993 and 1994 Tuskegee University, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama Guest Lecturer

Occupational Therapy Clinical Experience

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital 4465 Narrow Lane Road Montgomery, AL

1991 to 1998 Education Coordinator/OT Team Coordinator

Responsible for supervision of clinical staff, program development, quality assurance, and clinical education and training. Developed and coordinated student clinical education training program and provided direct occupational therapy services to patients.

1990 to 1991 Senior Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy Spinal Cord Injury Team Leader. Responsible for providing occupational therapy services and supervision of clinical staff.

1988 to 1990 Staff Occupational Therapist

Provided direct patient care and supervised clinical staff.

Hand and Shoulder Therapy Clinic 25 Washington Avenue Montgomery, AL

1987-1988 Staff Occupational Therapist

Evaluated and treated patients with hand and upper extremity dysfunction using varied modalities and techniques.

Home Health – CVA, SCI, and arthritis

Member, Jackson Hospital Psychiatric Multidisciplinary Team. Developed and organized two treatment programs to provide optimum occupational therapy services. Provided supervision to OT staff.

Consultative Experience

2004 Occupational Therapy Consultant Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind

1987-1988 Consultant, Lowndes County Health Services Association Lowndes County, AL. Developed and implemented a geriatric therapy program for clients participating in the Medicaid Waiver Program. Drafted protocols and trained aides in carrying out program.

Presentations

2014 Maternal Child Health Alabama State University, July 2014 Topic: Human Growth and Development: A Brief Synopsis

2014 CAMP GIFTED Alabama State University, July 2014 Topic: Communicating with Individuals with Disabilities

2013 Montgomery Kappa Silhouettes, October 2013 Montgomery, AL Topic: Brest Cancer Awareness

2013 Garrett Elementary School, October 2013 Montgomery, AL Topic: Backpack Safety Fcaulty-advised student service learning presentation

2012 Dalraida Elementary School, October 2012 Montgomery, AL Topic: Backpack Safety Awareness Faculty-advised student service learning presentation

2011 Zelia Stephens Parent Teacher Association, Sept. 2011 Alabama State University – Montgomery, AL Topic: Backpack Safety Awareness

2011 Alabama Occupational Therapy Association 2011 Spring Conference, Montgomery, AL Topic: Creating a Shared Vision in Occupational Therapy Education

2010 Alabama Occupational Therapy Association 2010 Fall Conference, Orange Beach, AL Topic: Backpack Safety Faculty-advised student presentation

2010 National Association of African American Studies 2010 National Conference, Baton Rouge, LA Topic: Empowering African American Women in Higher Education through Mentoring

2008 National Association of African American Studies 16th Annual Conference. Baton Rouge, LA Topic: Disability Support Services at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

2007 Tuskegee University Occupational Therapy Alumni Association 2nd Annual Marie Moore Lyles Symposium – Tuskegee University Topic: Occupational Therapy Regulatory Boards: Working with Impaired Providers Co-presenter: Dr. Lesly Wilson, OTR/L

2007 Fourth Annual Women’s Enlightenment and Empowerment Conference - Tuskegee University Invited Panel Participant Topic: Uplifting Our Men Through Education and Economic Development

2007 Invited Guest Speaker for Breast Cancer Seminar Sponsor: Kappa Alpha Psi Silhouettes – Montgomery, Alabama Topic: Breast Cancer Awareness

2006 Invited Guest Speaker Tuskegee University School of Nursing and Allied Health Capping and Pinning Ceremony Tuskegee University

2005 Coalition of Allied Health Leadership Washington, DC. Topic: Workforce Development in Allied Health

8 2005 National Association of Schools of Allied Health Houston, TX Topic: Bridging the Gap: A Partnership Between Alabama State University and the Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority

2005 Tuskegee University Occupational Therapy Alumni Association 1st Annual Marie Moore-Lyles Symposium – Tuskegee University Topic: Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and Current Trends In Occupational Therapy Education

2003 East Central Occupational Therapy Association Montgomery, AL Topic: Falls and Fall Prevention in the Elderly

2003 Tuskegee University 19th Annual Research and Scholarly Events Symposium Tuskegee, AL Topic: American with Disabilities Act: Accommodations in Higher Education

2002 Alabama State University Occupational Therapy Information Seminar Topic: Certification Examination and Licensure

2002 Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Montgomery, AL Topic: OT Practice Framework: Domain and Practice

2002 Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Montgomery, AL Panel Participant - Topic: Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy Open Forum

2002, 2001, 2000 Alabama State University – Health Professions Class Topic: Career in Occupational Therapy

2002, 1997, 1996, 1995 Alabama State University Health Careers Opportunity Program Topic: Career in Occupational Therapy

2000 East Central Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Montgomery, AL Topic: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure

9 1999 Alabama State University – Occupational Therapy Geriatric Health Fair. Topic: Issues in Geriatric Occupational Therapy

1998 East Central Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Topic: Accountability in the Admissions Interview Process 1998 HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital Topic: How To Ensure Proper Fit Of Back Braces and Proper Bracing Application

1996 HEALTHSOUTH Spinal Cord Injury Workshop Topic: Occupational Therapy and Spinal Cord Injury

May 1996 Alabama Home Health Association and HEALTHSOUTH at AUM Topic: Occupational Therapy Perspectives in Home Health

1991 to 1998 Employee in-service training at HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital in the areas of orthopedics, cerebral vascular accidents, spinal cord injury, amputees, and student fieldwork education.

Publications

Davis, Angela T. (2013). Backpacks: Strategies to reduce risk of injury to school children. Science @ASU, (8), 18-19.

Davis, Angela T. (2011). HBCU’s disability support services: An institutional perspective. Journal of Intercultural Disciplines 9, 100-112.

Davis, A. T. (2009). Empowering African American women in higher education through mentoring. Journal of the National Society of Allied Health 6(7), 53-58.

Davis, Angela T. (2008). Disability support services at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Journal of the National Society of Allied Health. 5(6),52-65.

Davis, A.T. (2006). Disability support services at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Doctoral dissertation, Alabama State University). ProQuest document ID (Publication No. AAT3265673.)

Editorial Board Membership

Journal of the National Society of Allied Health (2007 to present)

10 Publication Reviewer

Reviewer, Research for the Health Professional (3rd ed). Philadelphia, PA: FA Davis – 2012

Reviewer, Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Practice (4th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc -2012

Reviewer, Journal of the National Society of Allied Health (2007 to present)

Reviewer: Medalis, A. & Revheim, N. (2000). Remediation of cognitive deficits in psychiatric patients. Woodburn, MA: Butterworth-Heineman.

Reviewer: Herge, E. A. & Campbell (2000). Occupational therapy interventions with adults with developmental delays.Woodburn, MA: Butterworth-Heineman.

Reviewer: Physical dysfunction in occupational therapy (2006). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK.

Selected Continuing Education Citations Blending Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods: Planning and Implementing Mixed Methods Designs, AOTA, April 2014 Every Moment Counts: Promoting Children’s Mental Health Throughout the Day, AOTA, April 2014 Do Your Clients REALLY Understand? Developing Health Literacy Competence, AOTA, April 2014 How Much Is Life Worth? A Conversation About Valuing Life Quality, AOTA, April 2014 Interprofessional Collaboration: OT and SLP Service Learning Experiences, AOTA, April 2014 Tackling the Risque: Sexually Addressed During Hospital Stay, AOTA, April 2014 Occupational Therapy Interventions in Parenting for a Young Survivor of Stroke, AOTA, April 2014 Peer Perceptions of Middle School Girls About Obesity and Their Friendship Preferences, AOTA, April 2014 Evaluation of a One-Week Occupation Based Program on the Health and Participation of Women With Cancer, AOTA, April 2014 Attitude, Authenticity, and Action: Building Capacity for Occupational Therapy, AOTA, April 2014 Building Relationships With Outside Mental Health Agencies, AOTA, April 2014 Mindfulness Based Interventions and Occupational Therapy Practice, AOTA, April 2014 Town Hall Meeting: Centennial Vision Progress and Issues Facing the Profession, AOTA, April 2014 The Power of Play: Effective Play-Based Therapy and Early Intervention, Cross Country Education, Birmingham, AL, October 2013 Self-Regulation in Children, MEDS PDN, Montgomery, AL , September 2013 Integrating Interprofessional Education in Occupational Therapy Curriculum, AOTA, April 2013

11 From Clinician to Researcher: Integrating Research into Clinical Practice, AOTA, April 2013 Putting Evidence Into Practice: Join AOTA’s Evidence Exchange, AOTA, April 2013 The Use of Telehealth for Autism Screening, Assessment, and Early Intervention Services: Clinical Exemplars in Occupational Therapy, AOTA, April 2013 2013 Breakfast With A Scholar: How Will the Future Be Different, AOTA, April 2013 Current Trends in Accreditation & Higher Education, AOTA, April 2013 As Viewed From Above, AOTA, April 2013 Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Health in School Practice: Moving Knowledge to Practice, AOTA, April 2013 Bipolar Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Effects in Occupation, AOTA, April 2013 From Heartfelt Leadership to Compassionate Care, AOTA, April 2013 Interprofessional Education: Bridging Education and Practice in the Health Professions, National Society of Allied Health Conference, March 2013 Evidence-Based Strategies for Prevention and Control of Childhood/Adolescent Obesity in Schools, National Society of Allied Health Conference, March 2013 Exploring Alternative Care to Address Health Disparities in the Geriatric Population through Interprofessional Collaboration, National Society of Allied Health Conference, March 2013 Educating Health Care Practitioners: The Comparison of Examination Items Developed by Health Science Faculty to a Nationally Recognized Standard, National Society of Allied Health Conference, March 2013 Reducing the Risk of Stroke in African Americans, National Society of Allied Health Conference, March 2013 Suagr Mommies: Gestational Diabetes…the Beginning of it All? National Society of Allied Health Conference, March 2013 Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare: The Role of a Health Sciences Librarian, National Society of Allied Health Conference, March 2013 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice, Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama, July 24-25, 2012, Disability Sensitivity Conference, Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama, June 13, 2012, Best Practices in the School Setting; Narrative Construction and Storytelling with Service Members Recovering From Traumatic Brain Injury; Update on Mental Health Issues; Rehabilitation Science and OT; Constraint Induced Aphasia Therapy; OT: Addressing Sexual Esteem and Quality of Life in Combat Related Burn Survivors; and What do Canada, Mary Law, and Multiple Sclerosis Have to do With a DrOT Degree. Alabama Occupational Therapy Association, Birmingham, AL, April 2012. HBCU National Conference on Health Disparities in Rehabilitation, Center to Advance Rehabilitative Health and Education, Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama, March 1-3, 2012. Current Trends in Occupational Therapy Accreditation and Education, AOTA, April 2011 Issues in Evidence-Based Management of Healthcare Services, AOTA, April 2011 Doing the Right Thing: Ethical and Legal Practice, AOTA, April 2011 A Conversation About Moral Courage, AOTA, April 2011

12 Educational Technology: Creating a Learning Environment to Support the Educational Needs of Today’s Student Profiles, AOTA, April 2011 ACOTE Standards Open Hearing, AOTA, April 2011 Developing Innovative Mental Health Occupational Therapy Across the Lifespan, AOTA, April 2011 Medical Mistakes: Silent Epidemic of Medical Error. The Center for NanoBiotechnology and Life Sciences Research, Alabama State University, March 3, 2011 Occupation-Based Self-Determination: A New Pathway to Resiliency and Quality of Life for Adolescents and Young Adults with Substance Abuse Problems, AOTA, April 2010 The Role of OT in Alternative Schools, AOTA, April 2010 Pediatric Evaluations and Treatment, AOTA, April 2010 How To Recognize and Treat Depression in Older Adults, Health Education Network, Montgomery, AL, January 2010 Prosthetic Update, Alabama State University Continuing Education Event, Montgomery, AL, March 2009 Exercise and the Elderly, Alabama State University Continuing Education Event, Montgomery, AL, March 2009 Resources for Enhancing Supervision, Alabama State University Continuing Education Event, Montgomery, AL, March 2009 Accreditation Evaluator Workshop, The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Crystal City, VA, February 2008 Aging and Cognition, HEALTH Education Network, Montgomery, AL, October 2008 Documentation Update: CPT Codes and DMEPOS Accreditation, The Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference, Montgomery, AL, April 2008 Integrating Evidence-Based Practice into a Fieldwork Education Curriculum, The Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference, Montgomery, AL, April 2008 Therapeutic Benefits of Using Yoga With Children, The Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference, Montgomery, AL, April 2008 CarFit and the Role of Occupational Therapy Practitioners, The Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference, Montgomery, AL, April 2008 Environmental Modifications to Promote Participation: Home, Workplaces, Schools, and Communities, The American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Expo, St. Louis, MO, April 2007 The Therapeutic Power of Qualitative Research, The American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Expo, St. Louis, MO, April 2007 How To Submit a Conference Proposal for AOTA’s Annual Conference & Expo, The American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Expo, St. Louis, MO, April 2007 Multicultural and Diversity Exchange: A Discussion on Health Disparities and Occupational Therapy, The American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Expo, St. Louis, MO, April 2007 Occupational Therapy Educators’ Involvement With College Students With Disabilities, The American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Expo, St. Louis, MO, April 2007 Using Web-Based Instruction To Enhance Classroom Learning and Fieldwork Experiences, The American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Expo, St. Louis, MO, April 2007

13 Private Practice Without Walls: Roles For Occupational Therapy in Community Mental Health, The American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Expo, St. Louis, MO, April 2007 The Effects of Sensory-Based Intervention on Adults With Mental Illness or Substance Abuse, The American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Expo, St. Louis, MO, April 2007 Accreditation Evaluator Workshop, ACOTE, Bethesda, MD, July 2004 Low Vision and Its Functional Implications for Community Dwelling Elderly Persons, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, May 2004 The ABC’s of Administration for the New Administrator or Seasoned Professional, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, May 2004 Making Statistics Work for You: A Practical EBP Workshop for Practitioners and Educators, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, May 2004 Breakfast with a Scholar – Justice for All, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, May 2004 Falls In The Elderly, Lagniappe Seminars, Pensacola, FL, September 2003 Occupational Therapy for Children and Youth with Psychosocial Issues and Disabilities, AOTA, Miami Beach, FL, May 2002

Alabama State University Service

College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee 1999-2000 Promotion Advisory Committee 1998-1999

College of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Advisory Committee 2014 - Tenure and Promotion Committee 2012 to present Faculty Search Committee, Chair 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Promotion Advisory Committee, Chair 2003-2012 Promotion Advisory Committee, Member 2001 to present Research and Creative Activities Committee, Chair 2003-2010 Research and Creative Activities Committee, Member 2003 to present Curriculum Committee, Member 2000-2003; 2007 to present Secretary, College of Health Sciences 2001-2002 OT Recruitment, Chair 2001-2007; 2012 to present Public Relations Committee, Member 1999-2000 Occupational Therapy Advisory Board, Member 1999-present

Faculty Senate Senator, College of Health Sciences 2000-2003 Executive Committee 2000-2003 Academic Affairs Committee 2000-2003 Budget Committee 2000-2003

University Ad-Hoc Administrative Assignments Blackboard 9.1 Pilot Program 2009-2010 Writing Across the Curriculum, Pilot Instructor 2005-2006 Nat King Cole’ Home Restoration Project 2004-2005 Policy Committee 2003-2004 LPL Doctoral Faculty Search Committee 2003-2004 LPL Doctoral Representative NCATE Review 2003-2004 BWCT Committee 2001-2002 4-day Class Week, 2 Sessions Summer School Committee2001-2002 Buskey & Lockhart Ribbon Cutting Committee 2001-2002

University-Wide Assignment Presidential Inauguration Planning Committee 2014 Graduate Council 2013 ELPL Doctoral Program 10th Anniversary Initiative 2011 QEP Literacy Team 2010 - present SACS QEP Development Team 2008 – 2010 Employee Benefits Committee 2009 Founder’s Day Committee 2009 to present Commencement Steering Committee 2007 to present COHS Marshal 2009 Commencement Reader 2007, 2008, 2009 Marshal for the Faculty 2009 to present SACS Quality Enhancement Plan Committee 2007 – 2008

Positions/Affiliations in Professional Organizations National Society for Allied Health, Board of Directors, 2013 NBCOT Educators Advisory Team, 2009 to present Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association/American Occupational Therapy Foundation Leadership Mentoring Group, AOTA/AOTF Leadership Fellowship, 2008 American Occupational Therapy Association Certification Examination Ad-Hoc Committee, 2008 National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy OTR Standard Setting Study Group, 2008 Occupational Therapy Practice Analysis Study Panel, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 2007 Regulatory Liaison to the Certification Examination Development Committee, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. 2006-2008 American Occupational Therapy Association, Program Director, 2004 to present Education Representative to the Certification Examination Validation Committee, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. 2008 to present

15 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Ad-Hoc Workgroup, American Occupational Therapy Association, 2005 Gubernatorial Reappointment, Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy, 2004 Secretary, Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy 2007 President, Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy 2004, 2005, 2006 Secretary, Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy 2002 and 2003 Treasurer, Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy 2001 Gubernatorial Appointment, Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy, 2001

Membership in Professional Organizations

Member, American Occupational Therapy Association present Member, National Society of Allied Health present Black Occupational Therapy Caucus present Member, Tuskegee University Occupational Therapy Alumni Association 2008 Member, Alabama Occupational Therapy Association present Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy present

Community Service

Vice President, Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. Silhouettes 2009 Coach, Southern League T-ball 2012-2013 Parent Volunteer, Southern League Baseball 1993 - present Mass Reader, St. Jude Catholic Church 2005-prsent Member, Youth Committee St. Jude Catholic Church 2005-present Standards Chair, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2010-present Family Guidance Center of Alabama Growth and Development Committee 2007- 2011 Family Guidance Center of Alabama Advisory Council 2007- 2011 Board of Directors of the Family Guidance Center of Alabama, Inc. 2005-2011 Family Guidance Center’s Families of the Year Committee 2006 Family Guidance Center of Alabama Personnel Board Committee 2005-2006 Montgomery Child Care Management Program Advisory Council 2005-2006 Co-chair, Senior Send-Off, Loveless High School LAMPLighters Board 2004-2005 PTA Member- Brewbaker Magnet High School 2004-2005 LAMP Baseball Parent Volunteer 2004-2005 Fundraising Co-Chair – Loveless High School LAMPLighters Board 2003-2004 Vice-President, St. Jude Catholic Church Gospel Choir 2003-2005 Vice President, Membership - Loveless High School LAMPLighters Board 2002-2003 Baldwin Middle School County Council Representative 2001-2002 Co-Vice- President, Membership - Loveless High School LAMPLighters Board 2001-2002 Parent Committee of Montgomery Education Foundation 2000-2001 Co-Vice President, Baldwin Junior High School PTSA 2000-2001 Co-Vice President, Baldwin Junior High School PTSA 1999-2000 Co-Vice President, Forest Avenue Elementary School PTA 1998-1999 Member, Alabama Parent Teacher Association 1990 -2006

Honors and Awards

Service Award, The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 2011 Resolution- Service Award, The Board of Directors of the Family Guidance Center of Alabama, 2011 AOTA/AOTF Leadership Fellow, The American Occupational Therapy Association/American Occupational Therapy Foundation, 2008 Service Award, The Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy, 2000-2007 Service Commendation Award, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., April 28, 2006 Service Commendation Award, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., April 25, 2008 Mary Edith Lifetime Membership Award, Montgomery PTA, February 19, 2001 Outstanding Family of the Year Award, Family Guidance Center of Montgomery, Inc., The Montgomery Advertiser and Sterling Bank, 1995