GW SOTA

GW Student Occupational Therapy Association

The GW Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) chapter was created to provide awareness of the occupational therapy profession and to represent our fellow students and community through one unifying voice. We strive to foster opportunities and access to resources, to promote personal growth, and well-being to the cohorts and our community. As a team, we create opportunities for professional development to further student leadership skills and provide a safe space for collaboration among our members. 

Mission

To advocate for the profession of occupational therapy and foster a space for student leadership, development, and service to the community. 

 

Executive Chair Positions

SOTA Members at large play a vital role in representing student interests who are enrolled in the program. Members have the opportunity to provide feedback on policies and events, and advocate for the needs of their peers. 

Emma Screws

President
Emma Screws

Nicole Tran

Vice President
Nicole Tran

Raya Roustom

Secretary
Raya Roustom

Kylah Maxwell

Treasurer
Kylah Maxwell

Deanna Rowland

Fundraising
Deanna Rowland

Sara Ali

Fundraising
Sara Ali

Yewande Sofola

Public Relations
Yewande Sofola

Kasey Donaldson

Historian & Social Media
Kasey Donaldson

Sam Morgan

Community Service
Sam Morgan

Matt Eggers

Newsletter Editor
Matt Eggers

Gloria Kim

Community Service
Bonny Thach

Juan’Nique Campbell

AOTA Student Delegate
Juan’Nique Campbell

Annika

Social Relations
Annika Ututalum

Gloria Kim

Bulletin Board
Gloria Kim

Ann Kushnir

Professional Development
Ann Kushnir

 

GW SOTA Newsletters

2025 Newsletters

July 2025 Issue

June 2025 Issue

May 2025 Issue

April 2025 Issue

2024 Newsletters

July 2024 Issue

June 2024 Issue

May 2024 Issue

April 2024 Issue

March 2024 Issue

February 2024 Issue

January 2024 Issue

2023 Newsletters

December 2023 Issue

November 2023 Issue

To place an advertisement in the SOTA Newsletter, contact Matt Eggers at m [dot] eggers [at] gwu [dot] edu (m[dot]eggers[at]gwu[dot]edu).

GW SOTA Events

Professional Development

2023-2024

  • Smithsonian Accessibility Tour Event
  • Deaf Culture and Advocacy Speaker, Michael O’Donnell

2022-2023

  • Smithsonian Accessibility Tour
  • Guest speaker- professional memberships in OT, Vikram Pagpatan
Community Service

2024-2025

  • Culpepper Garden
  • United Spinal Association Roll on Capitol Hill
  • DC Best Buddies Friendship Walk
  • L’Arche Monthly Dinners

2023-2024

  • Autism Speaks Potomac 5k
  • St. Matthews Community Health Fair 
  • Treats for Troops 
  • Holiday Cards Workshop (L’Arche)
  • Best Buddies Homecoming & Gala
  • Valentine’s Day Cards Workshop (L’Arche)
  • L’Arche Monthly Dinners 
  • Best Buddies Friendship Walk
  • L’Arche Movie Night
  • Arthritis Walk Kick-Off at Tonic
  • Arthritis Foundation Walk

2022-2023

  • Blankets & Donuts Service Event & Instagram Bingo Board Fundraiser (For the D.C. Unhoused Population)
  • Best Buddies Friendship Walk
  • Volunteering at the DC Center for the LGBTQ+ Community
Social

2024-2025

  • SOTA happy hours at Tonic
  • SOTA Halloween Event
  • SOTA Holiday Card Making
  • SOTA Valentine's Day Card Making
  • GW SMHS Spring Formal  
  • SOTA GW OT Open House

2023-2024

  • SOTA Halloween Costume Party

2022-2023

  • SOTA Social at Tonic
  • SOTA Halloween Party
  • SOTA OT/PT Mixer at Tonic
  • SOTA OT/PT Scavenger Hunt
Fundraising

2024-2025

  • SOTA Panera Fundraiser
  • SOTA Chipotle Fundraiser
  • SOTA Cocktail Fundraiser (St. Catherine’s Challenge)
  • SOTA Cocktail Fundraiser (OT Month)
  • SODA for SOTA Fundraiser
  • SOTA Halloween goodie bags
  • SOTA March Madness

2023-2024

  • SOTA Bake Sale (Fundraiser for St. Catherine’s Challenge)
  • Cupids in Motion Fundraiser
  • SOTA Panera Fundraiser
  • SOTA Chipotle Fundraiser

2022-2023

  • Valentine’s Day Fundraiser 
  • St. Patrick’s Day Raffle/Bake Sale
Philanthropy

2023-2024

  • SOTA Scavenger Hunt 
Assembly of Student Delegates

2023-2024

  • AOTA Guest Speaker, Caitlin Halloran Edwards
  • AOTA Inspire 2023 Conference Presentation 
     

 

Follow GW SOTA

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

@gwu.sota • Instagram photos and videos

 

Become a Member of GW SOTA

Membership is open to any GW undergraduate or graduate student.

emma [dot] screws [at] gwu [dot] edu (Contact Emma Screws for more information).

AOTA Resources

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