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.
President
Emma Screws
Vice President
Nicole Tran
Secretary
Raya Roustom
Treasurer
Kylah Maxwell
Fundraising
Deanna Rowland
Fundraising
Sara Ali
Public Relations
Yewande Sofola
Historian & Social Media
Kasey Donaldson
Community Service
Sam Morgan
Newsletter Editor
Matt Eggers
Community Service
Bonny Thach
AOTA Student Delegate
Juan’Nique Campbell
Social Relations
Annika Ututalum
Bulletin Board
Gloria Kim
Professional Development
Ann Kushnir
GW SOTA Newsletters
- 2025 Newsletters
- 2024 Newsletters
- 2023 Newsletters
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2023-2024
- SOTA Scavenger Hunt
- Assembly of Student Delegates
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2023-2024
- AOTA Guest Speaker, Caitlin Halloran Edwards
- AOTA Inspire 2023 Conference Presentation
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AOTA Resources
Lecture by Vikram Pagpatan, AOTA Board Director
An International Organization dedicated to creating one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Fatima Koroma and Collese Daley
Elise Jernigan, Claudia Carey, Rachel Metts supporting St. Catherine's Challenge for occupational therapy research.
Philanthropic activity based on the mission, vision, and values of the organization: Living Classrooms.
Top Row: Carolin Capurro, Pranathi Meda, Bri Shust. Bottom Row: Jenny Kim, Natalie Harper, Tori Leger
Lecture by Professor Michael O'Donnell, a Member of Deaf Community
Tori Leger and Clinton Mullins creating Valentine's Day cards for older adults with intellectual disabilities at L'Arche.