About Us
The Virginia Occupational Therapy Education Council is a community of occupational therapy students, practitioners, fieldwork educators, capstone mentors, and occupational therapy faculty who collaborate to enhance the opportunities and qualities of fieldwork & capstone education for future practitioners.
We strive to:
Provide educational opportunities that advance knowledge and skills in fieldwork education and capstone experiences.
Build partnerships that expand and strengthen fieldwork doctoral capstone opportunities.
Respond to evolving trends in practice, academic instruction, fieldwork and capstone education.
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Our Leadership Team
Lauren Andelin
OT Program Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Lead
Emily Budd
OT Program Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Lead
Lauren Carter Smith
Fieldwork Coordinator Lead
Peggy Galdini
Website Curator & Outreach Lead
Patty Laverdure
OT Program Director Lead
Amanda Leo
OTA Program Lead
Elizabeth Richardson
Capstone Coordinator Lead
Michele Stoll
OTA Program Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Lead