Dr. Emma Baldwin
OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Portfolio
About Me
My name is Emma and my pronouns are she, her, hers. I am a new grad registered Occupational Therapist, graduating with a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of Indianapolis. I was born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois. I am an artist, a loving family member, an advocate, a leader, and a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Being an occupational therapist is my passion because I love problem solving, being creative, and I think everyone deserves to live their best lives. I am currently the Administrative Co-Chair of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) Chapters Committee.
More About Me
Here's an intro to more about me, in [imperfect] American Sign Language (ASL). In my second year of OT school, I took a course to learn the basics of conversational ASL!
What is OT
OT stands for Occupational Therapy, so I am an Occupational Therapist. What do you do as an Occupational Therapist you ask? Watch this fun and simple video I created to begin to help people understand what OT is and why I love it so much.
Strengths
Leadership
Teamwork
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advocacy
Coaching
Problem Solving
Organizing
Knowledge
Perseverance
Compassion
Empathy
Creativity
Art
Goals
Help increase cultural humility and diversity within the occupational therapy profession nationally
Learn about and experience many settings of Occupational Therapy within travel therapy
Become a professor of Occupational Therapy
Receive a PhD in Occupational Therapy
Stay involved with the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)
Immerse myself in different roles in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and help enact change within AOTA
Become involved in the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)