CFOT Awards
2023 Humanitarian Award
Laguna Beach Assistance League
The California Foundation of Occupational Therapy (CFOT) honors individuals/ groups who, through their humanitarian activities, have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the philosophical principles of occupational therapy and to the mission and goals of CFOT. CFOT is pleased to present our 2023 Humanitarian Award to the Laguna Beach Assistance League for their significant humanitarian activities: funding Early Intervention Programs for developmentally delayed children and their parents, Senior Support services, and supporting a Therapeutic Riding Center. This League is an all-volunteer, 501© (3) nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action through philanthropic programs and hands-on involvement. The Laguna Beach chapter, initially called Las Amigas, began in 1952 with 14 women who had a philanthropic vision, and was chartered in 1962, and became the 19th chapter of National Assistance League. They now have 160 member volunteers working to make Laguna Beach and surrounding communities better places to live and work. CFOT salutes you and is pleased to present you with our 2023 Humanitarian Award!
Lisa Deshaies, OTR/L, CHT
2023 Honored Lectureship
The CFOT Honored Lecturer Award recognizes California occupational therapy practitioners who have demonstrated leadership and promoted ideas and visions in occupational therapy for the profession, and a presentation gives them an opportunity to share their insights and knowledge with the OT community at the CFOT Awards Luncheon and Symposium.
Lisa Deshaies is a 1986 graduate of the University of New Hampshire who headed west to California with a plan to train and work at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center for a couple of years. 36 years later, she continues there as a Clinical Instructor for Outpatient OT Services. Lisa has specialized in complex fractures, burns, amputations, arthritis, and other upper limb orthopedic conditions, obtaining her Certified Hand Therapist credential in 1995. She has taught “Principles of Hand Therapy” as Adjunct Clinical Faculty for the Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California for over 20 years. Lisa has published in OT and hand therapy textbooks and has presented locally and nationally on topics related to hand therapy and occupation-based care. Outside of work, she values her time spent at the beach, on the water, exploring a trail, traveling, and fanatically rooting for her beloved New England sports teams.
2023 CFOT Meritorious Service Award - Not Awarded
2023 SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINEESHIP RECIPIENTS
POST PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
- Ajene White
University of Southern California - PPD
SCHOLARSHPIS
- Ardith Breton Scholarship Kelly
Liao
University of Southern California - D - Bonita Kraft Mental Health Scholarship
Christine Villalobos
University of Southern California - D - Chuck Strauch Scholarship Daniel
Chi
Samuel Merritt - M - Evelyn Jaffe Scholarship Skylar
Trezona
San Jose State University - M - Frank J. Biehl Scholarship Tania
Herrera
University of Southern California - M - Fred Sammons Scholarship Brianna
Franks
University of Southern California - D - Janice Matsutsuyu Scholarship
Sharon Han
University of Southern California - D - Knox-Hirsch Scholarship Melanie
Kijel
University of Southern California - D - Linda Florey Scholarship Willa
Griffin
University of Southern California - M - Lisa Test Scholarship Kiana
Shibata
San Jose State University - M - Michele Berro Scholarship in memory of Mary
Ann Epstein Amber Schwartz
California State University at Dominguez Hills - M - Wilma West Scholarship Ciara
Stewart
San Jose State University - M
Doctorate D – Entry Level Doctorate | M – Entry Level Masters
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT TRAINEESHIPS
- Janice Matsutsuyu Traineeship
Samantha Gomez – Sacramento City College
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Los Angeles Consultants Group Traineeships
Maura Escobar Guillen – Santa Ana College - CFOT Traineeships
- Madeliene McGann-Swasey – Stainbridge University
Thalia Flores Zavala – Santa Ana College
CFOT RESEARCH AWARDS
- Lisa Test Endowed Research Award Combines
with CFOT General Research Grant Award
Courtney Boitano, OTD, OTR/L, BCBA-D
“Evaluation of Response to Intervention (Rtl) occupational therapy tier 1 and tier 2 services on general education elementary school students’ sensory processing: A follow up study.”
- Dr. Robert B Jaffe, MD, Woman’s Health
Research Award
Gloria M. Green, OTD,OTR/L
“The burden to care: Exploring the impact of loss of a loved one on occupations, roles, and routines for caregivers.”
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Lisa Test Endowed Research Award Combines with
CFOT General Research Grant Award
Weishan Wen, OTD, OTR/L
“An exploration of current parenting experiences related to the social-emotional development of children during the COVID-19 endemic.”
SEED MONEY AWARDS
- Nadia Raymundo, MA, OTR
Perspectives and Practices for Handwriting Instruction
University of Southern California
- Mai Huynh, OTS; Lovegifty Dudero, OTS; Ridhee Patel, OTS
Supporting OT Collaboration with Caregivers in SNFs
Dominican University of California
- Emily Flynn, OTS; Jacqueline Schieffer, OTS; Wilson Guo, OTS; Orissa Smith-Goshen, OTS
An Examination of the Homework Habits, Perspectives, and Dispositions of First Year Occupational Therapy Students
San Jose State University
- Julie Powell, OTS; Ariana Jimenez, OTS; Brooke Henry, OTS; Kiana
Shibutu, OTS; Grace Jenn, OTS
Effectiveness of an Occupational Therapy Response to Intervention Model on Student Self-Regulation in a General Education Setting: A Longitudinal Analysis
San Jose State University
- Celine Ly, OTS; Sarah Rohloff, OTS; Jaynee MacDonald, OTS; Guadalupe Banuelos-Diaz, OTS
The Lived Experience of Transgender Athletes in Competitive Sports
California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Grace Ghitea, OTS; Damarice Herrera, OTS; Valerie Ortega, OTS; Waianae Seo,
OTS
The Experience of Unpaid Latino/a Caregivers Taking Care of Aging Family Member
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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