Emily Felipe joined the AOTF in May 2023 and now serves as the Scientific & Research Programs Coordinator. Prior to this role, she served across a variety of diverse settings and communities as an Occupational Therapist in the school-based and outpatient pediatric field conducting both in-person and teletherapy services. Through her graduate studies, Emily implemented OT health promotion initiatives in the Baltimore, MD area through the creation of stroke survivor support groups for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

As AOTF's Scientific & Research Programs Coordinator, Emily is responsible for assisting with the development, administrative management, and reporting of the organization’s scientific, research, grants, and educational programs and initiatives. In addition, she provides administrative advice and support services to program staff, grant reviewers, and grant applicants/awardees. 

Emily obtained her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Towson University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. As a long-time resident of Montgomery County, MD, Emily enjoys exploring new hiking trails with her family and training her dog for animal-assisted therapy.  

Congratulations to the 10 OT students that were selected from the correctly completed AOTF Scavenger Hunt at AOTA Inspire Conference 2023- each will receive a $50 Amazon gift card, sponsored by Real OT Solutions

What year was AOTF established? 1965

What is the mission of AOTF? To advance the science of occupational therapy tosupport people's full participation in meaningful life activities

AOTF’s 3 research grant programs are:  Health Services Research, Implementation Research, Intervention Research 

Who was the 2023 speaker for Breakfast With A Scholar? Mickey Rowe

True or False, all AOTF mission activities are fully funded through philanthropic gifts? True

The 2023 Academy of Research inductees are: Sook-Lei Liew and Carolyn Unsworth

The annual student-led fundraiser for the Intervention Research Grant is called the St. Catherine Challenge

The joint AOTF-AOTA 1 day program for students interested in research careers is called the OT Institute for Future Scientists in Occupational Therapy

AOTF holds 26 state association scholarships

OTRJ’s 2021 impact factor was 1.632

Hashtags from our March 13, 2023 instagram posting: #AOTFSCC #OTResearch #OccupationalTherapy

AOTF Scavenger Hunt Winners!
10 winners of the AOTF Scavenger Hunt will each receive a $50 Amazon gift card, sponsored by Real OT Solutions(https://t.co/Ra70PtwGQk)
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Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Owner, President, TMB Occupational Therapy Resources, Inc. Norristown, Pennsylvania