SecretaryDaisy Celeste Alvarado, OTD, OTR
Position Statement: I joined the SSO:USA as a first-year occupational therapy student in 2019 and have since served as a member of the Conference Committee managing the virtual conference platform and app, coordinating the silent auction, gathering sponsors and donors, and engaging students. My participation in SSO:USA networking events and conferences enhanced my occupational therapy education and transition from student to occupational therapist in 2022. Currently, I am a pediatric acute care occupational therapist in my hometown of El Paso, Texas, and adjunct faculty at The University of Texas at El Paso. Additionally, I am a PhD student at Texas Woman’s University focusing on the concept of occupational identity and the changes following illness or injury. As a therapist and scientist, I leverage the relationship between meaningful doing, health, and quality of life outcomes. My goal is to advance the understanding of occupation as a means of impacting biopsychosocial health and well-being. Occupational science has taught me to value the uniqueness of individuals as occupational beings and the importance of capturing their journeys of lived experiences. I hope to continue serving the mission of SSO:USA through my role as secretary and support the society's continued growth. SSO Email: [email protected] Past Board Secretaries2019-2024: Sandra Rogers, Rutgers 2017-2019: MaryEllen Thompson, Eastern Kentucky University 2013-2017: Katie Serfas, Saint Louis University 2011-2013: Maggie Maloney, Saint Louis University 2009-2011: Beth DeGrace, University of Oklahoma 2005-2009: Judy Olson, Eastern Michigan University 2003-2005: Sandee Dunbar, Nova Southeastern Univeristy 2002-2003: MaryLou Henderson, St. Catherine University |
Professional Affiliations: Occupational Therapist, El Paso Children’s Hospital; Adjunct Faculty, The University of Texas at El Paso; PhD Student, Texas Woman’s University