Wisconsin-Madison

DIVERSE-OT

at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

UW-Madison Chapter Highlights

Founded - 2016

Member Meetings

  • Intersection of Identity, Social Justice and Inclusion as it Relates to Healthcare: Presented by Khaled Ishmail

  • Treating the Muslim Patient: Presented by Dr. Ibrahim Saeed

  • OT Practice with Diverse and Underserved Communities: Presented by Dr. Christina Reyes-Smith, OTR/L

  • Immigration Policies and Access to Health Care: Presented by Dr. Chenoa Allen

  • Effective Mental Health Interventions for Older African American Women: Presented by Dr. Earlise Ward

  • OT and Veteran Healthcare: Presented by 2 VA Occupational Therapists

  • Breaking Barriers in the Hmong Community: Presented by Dr. Maichou Lor

  • Challenges Faced by Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth in the Context of Healthcare: Presented by Jay Batsford

  • Community Based Practice for Native Nations: Presented by Aaron Bird Bear & Jerry Jordan

  • The Amish and Health Care: Presented by Dr. Mark Louden

  • LGBTQ-Affirming Healthcare: Presented by Katerine Charek Briggs

  • Refugee Health: Presented by Savitri Tsering

  • Providing Culturally-Relevant care to the Latinx Community: Presented by Shiva Bidar-Sieflaff

  • Social Justice & Identity: Presented by Sam Becker

  • Barriers after Incarceration and Community Reintegration: Presented by Shawna Lutzow
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Member Meetings

  • Intersection of Identity, Social Justice and Inclusion as it Relates to Healthcare: Presented by Khaled Ishmail

  • Treating the Muslim Patient: Presented by Dr. Ibrahim Saeed

  • OT Practice with Diverse and Underserved Communities: Presented by Dr. Christina Reyes-Smith, OTR/L

  • Immigration Policies and Access to Health Care: Presented by Dr. Chenoa Allen

  • Effective Mental Health Interventions for Older African American Women: Presented by Dr. Earlise Ward

  • OT and Veteran Healthcare: Presented by 2 VA Occupational Therapists

  • Breaking Barriers in the Hmong Community: Presented by Dr. Maichou Lor

  • Challenges Faced by Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth in the Context of Healthcare: Presented by Jay Batsford

  • Community Based Practice for Native Nations: Presented by Aaron Bird Bear & Jerry Jordan

  • The Amish and Health Care: Presented by Dr. Mark Louden

  • LGBTQ-Affirming Healthcare: Presented by Katerine Charek Briggs

  • Refugee Health: Presented by Savitri Tsering

  • Providing Culturally-Relevant care to the Latinx Community: Presented by Shiva Bidar-Sieflaff

  • Social Justice & Identity: Presented by Sam Becker

  • Barriers after Incarceration and Community Reintegration: Presented by Shawna Lutzow
  • ASL and the Deaf Community: Presented by Amy Free

  • Healthcare for Native Americans: Presented by Lina Martin
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Community Outreach

Diverse-OT Chapter offers panel presentations and workshops for underrepresented high school students. Workshops include a brief (interactive) performance that showcases a typical OT session and opportunities to interact with various equipment.

  • Programs and Schools Included: AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program within Madison Metropolitan High Schools, Milwaukee Public Schools, Darlington High School, Centro Hispano Escalera Program, & HOPE (Health Occupations and Professions)

UW-Madison Application Night

  • Hosted in collaboration with the UW-Madison OT Admissions Coordinator in the Fall of 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2021

Interprofessional Development Series

  • 2017: Military and Veteran Culture for Healthcare Professionals and Students
  • 2018 & 2019: Lost in Translation: Navigating Language Barriers for Rehabilitation Professionals

Awards

  • 2017 Bucky Award: Social Justice and Advocacy
  • 2018 Bucky Award: Best New Student Organization
  • 2018 Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Seed Project Grant
  • 2019 & 2020 Bucky Award: Outstanding Service

DIVERSE OT
AT UW-Madison

Global Certificate

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Alumni Support

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Books & Library

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Meet the UW-Madison
Diverse-OT Executive Team
Kathryn Istvanek
 Co-President
Mary Sommers
 Outreach Coordinator
Emily DeBoer
 Secretary/Social Media
Becca Freitag
 Co-President
Claire Sheedy
 Development Coordinator
Alyssa Gentile
 Co-Community
Brooke Bossert
 Treasurer
Madison Leinenweber
 Undergraduate Liaison

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