Special Interest Sections
Academic Education
Academic Education Special Interest Section (AESIS) members are interested in OT education and include fieldwork educators, academic fieldwork coordinators, and students.
AESIS
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We created AESIS in 1991 for members who share a common interest in the field of occupational therapy education.
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AESIS standing committee members
The AESIS standing committee leads the direction of their special interest section. Members elect the standing committee to their positions.
Chairperson
Bridgett Piernik-Yoder
PhD, OTR
Communications Coordinator
Kalyn Briggs
PhD, OTR/L
Research Coordinator
Kayla Collins
MOT, EdD, OTR/L
Technology Coordinator
Megan Edwards Collins
PhD, OTR/L, CAPS
Faculty Subsection Coordinator
Nancy E Krusen
PhD, OTR/L
Professional Development Coordinator
Cheryl Lucas
EdD, OTR/L
Fieldwork Subsection Coordinator
Amy Mattila
PhD, OTR/L
Quarterly Editor
Francine Seruya
PhD, OTR/L
Advocacy and Policy Coordinator
Selena E Washington
PhD, MSPH, OTR/L
Young Professionals Coordinator
Emily A Zeman
OTD, MS, OTR/L
Leadership and Management Coodinator
Vacant