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: 

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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