American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) with Satvika Garg, PhD, OTR/L and Lawrence Liff, MA
In this episode, we will learn about AOTF Scholarships and funding for the Uncommon OT Path from Lawrence Liff, MA, Chief Development Officer, and Satvika Garg, PhD, OTR/L, Chief Scientific Officer, from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF). We explore AOTF scholarship and funding opportunities, with a special focus on students and practitioners interested in non-traditional and emerging areas of occupational therapy. Larry and Satvika discuss eligibility, the application process, and how leadership, service, community involvement, advocacy, research interests, and unique professional goals can help tell an applicant’s story.
In This Episode:
· AOTF scholarship and funding opportunities
· Opportunities for non-traditional and emerging OT paths
· Scholarship eligibility and the application process
· How leadership, service, and community involvement can strengthen an application
· Tips for communicating unique experiences and career goals
· Why applicants should not automatically count themselves out
Satvika Garg, PhD, OTR/L — Chief Scientific Officer, AOTF
Dr. Garg leads AOTF’s scientific and research initiatives, helping advance occupational therapy research and build research capacity within the profession. Prior to joining AOTF, she worked as an occupational therapist and research collaborator at Children’s National Hospital and served as adjunct faculty at NYU. Research inquiries: research@aotf.org
Lawrence Liff, MA — Chief Development Officer, AOTF
Larry leads AOTF’s development and philanthropic efforts, including donor engagement, stewardship, and support for scholarship initiatives. He joined AOTF in 2017 after holding development leadership positions at the University of Maryland.
Email: lliff@aotf.org
American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 520
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 240-292-1079
Email: aotf@aotf.org
Website: www.aotf.org
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