Conference Committee ChairKaren McCarthy, OTD, OTR/L
Position Statement: : I have served on the SSO conference committee for the past two years and was honored to serve as chair elect for 2020-2021. As we move into an uncertain environment for conference attendance, I am adaptable and flexible to plan for both in-person virtual, and hybrid events. I have a strong value for making conferences accessible, increasing student involvement, and I love coming up with creative networking opportunities and occupational breaks! I'm looking forward to my role as chair elect for planning SSO-USA 2022 Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy: Tension and Fit in Mission Bay, San Diego! SSO Email: [email protected] Past Board Conference Chairs2021: Cynthia Evetts, Texas Women's University 2020: Mariana D'amico, Nova Southeastern University 2019: Doris Pierce, Eastern Kentucky University 2018: Mariana D'amico, Nova Southeastern University 2017: Jeanine Blanchard, University of Southern California 2016: Jennifer Pitonyak, University of Washington 2015: Beth DeGrace, University of Oklahoma 2014: Linda Buxell, St. Catherine University 2013: Linda Buxell, St. Catherine University 2012: Tina McNulty, University of Utah 2011: Tina McNulty, University of Utah 2010: Betsy Francis, Eastern Michigan University 2009: Kim Hartman, Quinnipiac University 2008: Nancy Furgang, University of New Mexico 2007: Betsy Francis, Eastern Michigan University 2006: Debra Rybski, St. Louis University 2005: Pollie Price, University of Utah 2004: Sheama Krishnigiri 2003: JoAnn Wright, University of Utah 2002: Sheama Krishnagiri, Doris Pierce and Pollie Price (Co-Chairs) |
Professional Affiliations: Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Dominican University of California. Chair of Psychiatric Occupational Therapy Action Coalition.