Membership Committee ChairKaren McCarthy, OTD, OTR/L
Position Statement: I have been a member of SSO:USA since 2016 when I moved back to the US from Europe (previously serving on the executive board of Occupational Science Europe). I have participated in the Conference Committee as member, chair elect, and chair of the 2022 conference. I currently serve as post-chair of the Conference Committee and member of the Occupational Science Education Ad Hoc Committee. As Membership Chair I am passionate about enhancing membership especially for students who made up such a large portion of our last conference and future membership of SSO. As a current PhD candidate in an international occupational science program, I would like to consider opportunities to increase international membership for SSO:USA and connect across OS collaboratives globally. I am also excited to create more opportunities to connect in person to enhance relationships across the organization. SSO email: [email protected]
Membership Committee Chair-ElectMaryBeth Gallagher, PhD, OTR/L, BCMH
Position Statement: Dr. MaryBeth Gallagher is an occupational therapist, occupational scientist, and assistant professor at Duke University with a passion for growing and engaging the SSO:USA community. With over 30 years of experience in practice, teaching, and research—both in the U.S. and internationally—she brings a global perspective on occupational science and a commitment to inclusion. As Membership Chair, she aims to expand outreach, connect members across career stages, and foster a dynamic, engaged network of scholars and practitioners.
Past Board Membership Chairs2019-2022: Khalilah Robinson Johnson, University of North Carolina 2018-2019: Ricardo Carrasco, Nova Southeastern University 2016-2018: Anne Fleischer, Eastern Kentucky University 2014-2016: John White, Pacific University |
Professional Affiliations: Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Division, Duke University School of Medicine