Dr. Gigi Smith, associate professor who obtained her bachelor of science degree in 1979 and masters of science degree in 2001 will be inducted into the Roster of Fellows and awarded Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association at the American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference in 2017.  This honor allows Dr. Smith to use the initials FAOTA after her name.  The award recognizes Excellence in Practice, Exemplary Service, and Mentoring. Congratulations Dr. Smith!

Beth Ching, assistant professor, Samuel Merritt University, obtained her bachelor of science degree in 1984 will receive the Interprofessional Collaboration Award at the 2017 American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. Professor Ching’s award will acknowledge her skills in Making Space for Everyone at the Table.

Apple Sepulveda, graduate from the SJSU distance master of science occupational therapy program, received a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant to work with health professionals in the Philippines.