Curriculum Vitae

Amy Jo Lamb, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA 402.871.8095

ajlambconsulting@gmail.com EDUCATION

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Creighton University, Omaha, NE, summa cum laude, May 2000 Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, magna cum laude, August 1998 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

o Clinical experience as an occupational therapist in community and traditional settings

including pediatrics, acute rehabilitation, and geriatric populations in long-term care facilities, assisted living and independent living environments.

o Management and administrative experience within clinical, academic and professional association environments.

o Academic experience including clinical education coordination, teaching, curriculum development, student advising, strategic planning, accreditation, and marketing.

o Consultation experience in program development and enhancement, quality improvements and benchmarks, documentation review and expert witnessing, health policy review, grant writing and administration, marketing, and direct intervention.

o Extensive advocacy experience on Capitol Hill including developing and delivering targeted messages, coordinating and attending fundraisers, mentoring and facilitating other professional leaders to advocate for specific initiatives, and strategic campaign development.

o Broad based public policy experience including experience in executive and legislative branches of government

o Research experience relating to health care policy, evidence based practice, and advocacy development, program development and effectiveness.

o Professional speaking, presentation and professional testimony experience. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Meraki&Me, Founder/CEO

o Executive Coach (2020 – present)

AJLamb Consulting LLC, Owner (2000 – present) o Health and Wellness Coach (2019 – present) o Executive Coaching (2019 – 2020)

o Professional documentation audit and review, expert witness/testimony (2012 – present)

o Adjunct Faculty OTD 625 Public Policy at Misericordia University (May 2009 – present) o Independent contractor for occupational therapy service delivery (2000 – present) o Adjunct Faculty OSOT 8000 Ethical Leadership at St. Catherine’s University (May 2013 –

2018) o Registered/Paid Lobbyist, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association (2000-2008) o Consultant for program development, implementation planning, and evaluation (2000-

2010) o Consultant for health policy review and development, advocacy planning and

implementation (2000-2010)

Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (September 2015 – August 2021) Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (September 2010 – August 2015) Program Director, Occupational Therapy (September 2013 – August 2015) Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti MI (2010 - 2021)

o Manage daily operations of entry level master’s of occupational therapy program o Led re-accreditation process and management of accreditation related tasks o Teaching responsibilities Assessment and Intervention Courses with Older Adults (OCTH

619); Supervision and Management in Occupational Therapy (OCTH 600); Assessment and Intervention with Adults (OCTH 519); Health care policy and reimbursement across the occupational therapy curriculum; Level I fieldwork seminar (OCTH 516- adults & OCTH 517 – older adults); U.S Health Care Delivery System (HLAD 305)

o Research agenda focused on leadership development and mentoring, OT role in emerging service delivery models, effective program development, and health care reform implementation

o Developed mental health wellness program for middle school students transitioning to high school; piloted in 2017

o Member, University Aging Studies Advisory Board (2012-2013; 2015 – 2020) o Member, CHHS Grievance Committee (2011 – 2015; 2019 - 2020) o Member, SHS Finance Committee (2013 – 2015) o Member, SHS Program Director Committee (2013 – 2015) o Member, Lyla M. Spelbring Endowed Lectureship Committee (2010 – 2015) o Member, Occupational Therapy Program Evaluation Committee, (2010 – 2015) (Chair,

2012-2013) o Occupational Therapy Program Search Committee (2014 – 2020) o Student advising

Outpatient Rehabilitation Director/Occupational Therapist Brookdale Senior Living, Denver CO (July 2009-Aug 2010)

o Manage multiple therapy departments in assisted living and independent living communities

o Program development and marketing of therapy program, including wellness and prevention education

o Manage department budgets o Coordinated staff documentation review and trainings for occupational, physical and

speech therapies

o Supervise staff including occupational therapists and assistants, physical therapists and assistants, speech language pathologists, and FIT techs

o Deliver occupational therapy services in elder care setting including independent living, assisted living, and home health

Part-time Occupational Therapist Quantum Health Professionals, Omaha NE (2008-2009)

o Part time occupational therapist for therapist owned local clinical placement company o Provided occupational therapy services in skilled nursing facilities, acute care hospitals,

and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy & Clinical Education Director (2005-2008) Adjunct Faculty (2004-2005; 2008-2009) Creighton University, Omaha NE (2004 – 2009)

o Taught Health Care Policy OTD 517, Professional Communications, Occupation in Community I and II, Level I Fieldwork Courses, Level II Fieldwork course, Professional Trajectory, Academic Supervisor Level II Fieldwork and Professional Rotation

o Policy and advocacy instructor across the lifespan including laws and regulations guiding practice

o Supervised 80-100 students on clinical affiliations annually o Ensured clinical education meets accreditation standards o Participated in clinical practice related to children in daycare and preschool setting o Led curricular mapping of clinical education o Member of distance program and curriculum committees

PRN Occupational Therapist Aegis Therapies, Omaha NE (2004-2005, May 2009-July 2009)

o Provided occupational therapy services in skilled nursing facilities in Omaha and surrounding areas.

Consulting Occupational Therapist Munroe-Meyer Institute, Omaha NE (2003 - 2005)

o Advocated and educated educational leaders, including school board, on adoption of handwriting curriculum for district

o Assisted in leadership of proposal research, quality assurance of programs, and development of evidence-based documentation to support occupational therapy practice

o Participated in occupational therapy service delivery with school age children in the Omaha Public Schools

o Led program for mentoring and training of staff to develop professional, practice, and leadership skills

Assistant Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy Creighton University, Omaha NE (2001 - 2001)

o Developed public policy curriculum for post-professional clinical doctoral students with AOTA Lobbyist, Christina Metzler

o Coordinated and co-taught post-professional occupational therapy doctoral students for Health Policy course OTD 517

o Served as clinical supervisor in the mental health community based treatment setting for students from EOTD 311 and EOTD 312

Executive Director of Mind/Body/Spirit Grant ALEGENT Health, Omaha NE (2000 –2001)

o Conducted a feasibility study to determine interest of practitioners to have additional training on the incorporation of spirituality into clinical practice

o Developed and coordinated curriculum for healthcare practitioners to incorporate spirituality into health care service provision

o Completed grant writing for continued funding after the completion of the pilot program this year

Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy College of Saint Mary’s, Omaha NE (2001 - 2003)

o Constructed curriculum for health care policy, community based occupational therapy, emerging areas of practice, and grant writing for occupational therapy program

o Served as primary advisor to 20 students in occupational therapy program o Taught HM 300 Health Care Policy, OT 495 Entrepreneurship in Practice o Developed a professional colloquium for graduating seniors to explore community

based occupational therapy practice and develop programming for local entities o Appointed as interim Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and temporary full-time faculty

position from July through December 2002 o Completed research and analysis in preparation for program re-accreditation

Occupational Therapist, Part-time Fairview Medical Center, St. Paul Minnesota (2000)

o Participated in occupational therapy acute care service delivery o Performed assessments, direct therapy services and case management for clients o Developed competency training program for clinical occupational therapy staff

Policy Administrator Intern Minnesota House of Representatives, St. Paul Minnesota (2000 –2000)

o Served as assistant policy administrator to the Health and Human Services Policy Committee in Minnesota House of Representative

o Completed policy review for proposed legislative changes to health care policy o Organized testimony for priority legislation on behalf of my Representative o Prepared hearing questions for the chair of the policy committee o Participated in meetings between my Representative and advocacy organizations o Participated in conference committees between House and Senate

Occupational Therapist, Full-time St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Omaha NE (1998 - 1999)

o Supervised occupational therapy students on fieldwork o Trained and supervised new therapists and assistants hired for on-call services o Performed assessments, direct acute occupational therapy services and case

management for clients o Prioritized to meet necessary regulations set for treatment in acute care

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

President, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2019) President Elect, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016) Vice President, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2015)

o Member of AOTA Board of Directors o Chair of the AOTA Centennial Commission o Chair of the Fund to Promote Occupational Therapy o Lead for AOTA Strategic Planning including annual Centennial Vision priority

development o Member of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation Board of Directors o Member of the Representative Assembly of the Association o Member of the Ethics Commission Appeals Panel o Faculty of the Managers Leadership Development Committee o Board Liaison, Emerging Leaders Development Committee o Board Liaison, Primary Care Team o Board Liaison and Chair, Distinct Value Ad-Hoc Committee o Media Expert in Health Policy, Health Reform, Primary Care, Wellness & Prevention and

Occupational Therapy as a career

Trustee, American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) (July 2013 – June 2015; July 2016 – June 2019) Emeritus Member of Alumni Advisory Board, Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (2015 – present) Chair, American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) (2007 – June 30, 2012) Region IV Director (2005 – June 30, 2012) American Occupational Therapy Association

o Liaison between AOTPAC and AOTA o Create opportunity for education and advocacy for political action o Participate in practitioner education on health policy issues and advocacy for the

profession o Assist AOTA Federal Affairs staff in organizing grassroots efforts o Accompany other professional leaders to Capitol Hill to advocate for specific initiatives. o Interview candidates applying for regional board positions o Orientation and training of new board members o Coordinate and attend fundraisers o Oversee AOTPAC fundraising and candidate support and ensure compliance with

standards established for approval of support Faculty & Mentor, Emerging Leader Program American Occupational Therapy Association (2010 – present)

o Guide and facilitate students and or young practitioners interested in pursuing professional leadership.

o 2015 – two mentees – one focused on distinct value priority and one focuse don primary care team

o 2014 – two mentees – one focused on the distinct value communications and one focused on primary care team

o 2013 – two mentees – one focused on the distinct value project and one focused on primary care initiative at AOTA

o 2012 – one mentee – project focused on development of advocacy materials for occupational therapy in state health care reform implementation

o 2011 – one mentee – project focused on establishing the AOTPAC circle of advisors and key contacts for AOTA advocacy efforts

o 2010 – two mentees – one focused on program development in the clinic and community and one developed advocacy promotional materials for AOTPAC to be used with student population

Chair, Wellness and Prevention Subgroup (February 2011 – December 2013) AOTA Presidential Health Care Reform Ad-Hoc Committee Member, Medical Necessity and Benefits Subgroup (February 2011 – June 2012)

AOTA Presidential Health Care Reform Ad-Hoc Committee Member, ACO and Medical Home Subgroup (April 2011 – June 2012) AOTA Presidential Health Care Reform Ad-Hoc Committee Occupational Therapy Advisory Board Member (2011 – June 2012) SLACK, Inc. Vice President Colorado Occupational Therapy Association (2009-2010)

o Assist with member issues o Participate in strategic planning of OTAC

Federal/State Advocacy Chair Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association (2000 - 2009)

o Policy research and analysis on licensure, continuing competency, and scope of practice expansions

o Draft policy briefs to offer wide scope of issues to executive board and membership for informed decision making

o Responsible for tracking and monitoring of legislation and regulation that impacted occupational therapy practice

o Lead research and strategy development on political climate o Education of elected officials on issues that impact occupational therapy practice. o Lead and organize grassroots advocacy efforts o Organize and facilitate state wide conferences and town hall forums (on site and

teleconferencing) to facilitate advocacy efforts of membership President, Alumni Advisory Board, Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (2008 - 2009)

o Represent Creighton University at national School of Pharmacy and Health Professions events

o Attend pharmacy, physical therapy and occupational therapy regional events to encourage alumni participation

o Organized and led annual retreat focusing on building alumni relations o Coordinated alumni-in-residence program for current students to increase awareness of

school and university alumni programs o Established matching program for current students and alumni to serve as mentors

throughout their respective professional programs Graduate Assistant, Dale Carnegie Course on Human Relations Dale Carnegie (2006 – 2008)

o Coached students in communicating more effectively with others o Mentored students in the human relations process

o Assisted course instructor by leading examples for the class participants to clearly understand assignments for upcoming classes

Member of Presidents Mental Health Advisory Board appointment American Occupational Therapy Association (2005 – 2007)

o Led Midwestern region data collection of occupational therapy and licensed mental health providers

o Elected as liaison to Academic Fieldwork Coordinators o Conducted feasibility study on requiring mental health fieldwork as part of general

occupational therapy curriculum o Encouraged increased involvement from the AOTA Federal Affairs team to speak to

feasibility of inclusion of occupational therapy in mental health legislation o Drafted recommendations to the President of the Association regarding occupational

therapy and mental health o Presented to the Commission on Education regarding educational standards and policy

development regarding occupational therapy in mental health practice Academic Issues Hearing Board, Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (2005 – 2007)

o Selected as occupational therapy representative to the committee in 2005 o Examined cases of misconduct by students o Developed questions sequences for witnesses involved in misconduct cases o Led questioning of those testifying before the board o Facilitated discussion among hearing board members to make recommendation to the

Dean for appropriate actions regarding misconduct.

Curriculum Committee, Creighton University Department of Occupational Therapy (2005 – 2007)

o Participated in data collection and data analysis of original entry level doctoral curriculum that began in 2001

o Presented data collected to faculty o Networked with faculty in other departments to identify school resources to assist in

meeting accreditation standards o Led sub-committee to ensure clinical education standards, health policy and

management standards were covered in content. o Participated in reorganization of curricular themes o Participated in curricular mapping of themes and standards to develop the revised

curriculum o Co-led committee in implementation planning of the revised curriculum in 2006

Search Committee, Creighton University Department of Occupational Therapy (2004 – 2007)

o Participated in search clinical education coordinators in 2004

o Led recruitment of qualified candidates for positions o Organized networking events at national conferences to fill open faculty lines o Elected as chair 2005 – 2007 o Led search committee for chair for two tenure-track faculty lines and one non-tenure

track faculty line o Conducted initial phone interviews of interested applicants and made recommendations

to full committee o Coordinated on-campus visits for selected candidates o Established mechanism for student involvement in the interview process of candidates o Compiled information on candidates from all interview participants o Led committee in ranking of candidates and forwarded candidate ranks to department

chair and Dean for further action Admissions Committee, Creighton University Department of Occupational Therapy (2004 – 2007)

o Recruited applicants for occupational therapy program o Reviewed applications o Interviewed candidates o Advised incoming students to assist in transition to professional school

Distance Education Committee, Creighton University Department of Occupational Therapy (2004 – 2005)

o Mentored distance doctor of occupational therapy students in scholarly work (papers, projects, and professional rotation)

o Assisted in data collection of distance program curriculum o Participated in reorganization of distance program to align with on-campus programs o Assisted in recruitment of students, application review, and candidate interviews

Nominations Chair, NOTA Executive Board Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association (2003 – 2006)

o Recruited volunteer leaders o Matched volunteers to committees and leadership positions o Participated in strategic networking to develop volunteer pool

Strategic Planning Committee Member, Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (2003 – 2005)

o Appointed as occupational therapy professional representative to the committee o Participated in re-writing the mission of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions o Co-led task force to identify ways to “foster leadership” among students, faculty and

alumni which was a theme of the revised mission statement o Participated in education of faculty and staff regarding ways to foster leadership in

students as they are prepared to enter their respective professions

Search Committee for Dean, Creighton University

School of Pharmacy and Health Professions appointment (2002 – 2003) o Appointed as occupational therapy professional representative to the committee. o Interviewed candidates o Communicated recommendations to the President of the University regarding

candidates interviewed

Member of Alumni Advisory Board, Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (2002 – 2012)

o Occupational therapy representative to the board o Networked with fellow board members, two physical therapists and 9 pharmacists o Led task force on alumni recruitment o Advocated for student loan assistance to offset debt after graduation o Co-led effort to establish and endow the Centennial Alumni Scholarship to provide

tuition relief to students in the occupational therapy, pharmacy, and physical therapy programs

o Advocated for board composition to more accurately represent alumni of the school o Led effort to change board composition to add an additional occupational therapy

representative

Vice-President of Board of Directors Beacon of Hope, Inc. (2001 – 2003)

o Led and obtained 501c(3) nonprofit status for organization o Development and marketing of clubhouse model programming community based

mental health services o Developed partnerships with regional mental health leaders to increase awareness

regarding services offered through Beacon of Hope, Inc o Coordinated advocacy efforts of the organization

Member of Committee to Streamline Decision Making and Policy Development American Occupational Therapy Association (2001 – 2002)

o Appointed to examine the current decision making structure of the national association o Led task force on increasing volunteer involvement of occupational therapy

professionals in the state and national associations o Established methods to encourage involvement from professionals at all career stages

HONORS AND AWARDS

o Creighton University Outstanding Alumni Award, April 2016 o Creighton University Alumni Advisory Board, Director Emeritus, September 2014 o Everett L. Marshall Fellow Award for Excellence in Service, Eastern Michigan University,

April 2014 o Leader in Occupational Therapy Lecture, University of Findlay, February 2013 o Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association, American Occupational

Therapy Association, April 2012

o Lindy Boggs Advocacy Award, American Occupational Therapy Association, April 2011 o CBS Morning Show, Expert interview regarding Grip & Grin campaign of the American

Occupational Therapy Association, August 2008 o Educator of the Year Award, Creighton University, 2006 o Service Commendation, American Occupational Therapy Association, 2005 o Advocate of the Year, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association, October 2004 o Advocate of the Year, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association, September 2003 o Service Commendation, American Occupational Therapy Association, 2002 o Young Alumnus Award, Creighton University, October 2001 o Certificate of Appreciation, Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association, August 2000 o Appointed to speak on behalf of the OTD Class of 2000 at graduation and hooding

ceremonies, May 2000 o Superior Scholastic Achievement Award, Creighton University, April 2000 o Occupational Therapy Community Development Award, April 1999

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

o Lamb, A.J., Covell, K., Dessoye, J., & Rowe, N. (2019). Lead from Where You Are:

Leveraging Your Leadership Potential. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Frolek-Clark, G., Stephenson, P. & Lamb, A.J. (2019). School Based Occupational Therapy Practice: Your Questions Answered. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Lamb, A.J. & McCarley, S. (2019). PDPM: Occupational Therapy Professionals’ Opportunity to Improve Quality of Care. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Lamb, A.J. (2019). Be Bold: A Call to Action for Occupational Therapy. AOTA Annual Conference Presidential Address. New Orleans, LA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2019). Townhall Forum. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

o Furniss. & Lamb, A.J. (2019). AOTA Quality Strategy & Collaborations. American Healthcare Association annual conference. Tampa, FL.

o Frolek-Clark, G., Stephenson, P. & Lamb, A.J. (2019). Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy in Schools. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Lamb, A.J. & Hildenbrand, W. (2018). Forward Focus: Advocacy, Opportunities & Responsibility. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Lamb, A.J. & McCarley, S. (2019). Practitioners As Change Agents in PDPM: Maximizing Health, Well-being and Quality of Life. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o D. Young & Lamb, A.J. (2018). Entrepreneurism in Occupational Therapy. AOTA/NBCOT Student Conclave. Atlantic City, NJ.

o Lamb, A.J. (2018). Know your Value: Closing the Gender Pay Gap. AOTA/NBCOT Student Conclave. Atlantic City, NJ.

o Bogenrief,J., Leland, N., & Lamb, A.J. (2018). Expanding Your Professional Online Network with CommunOT. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Riley, K., Yamkovenko, S., & Lamb, A.J. (2018). Expanding Your Professional Online Network with CommunOT. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Metzler, C. & Lamb, A.J. (2018). Evidence Based Innovation: Using Evidence to Reform Systems and Promote Occupational Therapy. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Lamb, A.J. (2018). innOvaTe. AOTA Annual Conference. Salt Lake City, UT. o Lamb, A.J. (2018). Townhall Forum. American Occupational Therapy Association

Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT. o Sandhu, S. & Lamb, A.J. (2018). AOTA Quality Strategy & Collaborations. AHCA Quality

Cabinet. New Orleans, LA. o Metzler, C. & Lamb, A.J. (2018). Advocacy is Never Over: Cap Repealed, New Challenges

Ahead. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD. o Bazyk, S. & Lamb, A.J. (2018). Creating OT Change Leaders: Knowledge Translation,

Community Building & Innovation. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Slater, D. & Lamb, A.J. (2017). Striking Balance in the Workplace: Productivity, Ethics & Quality. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Costa, D. & Lamb, A.J. (2017). Managing Burnout. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Lamb, A.J. (2017). Townhall Forum on entry level mandates. Educational Summit. Fort Worth, TX.

o Lamb, A.J. (2017). Hidden Benefits of Professional Association Membership. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Lamb, A.J. (2017) Failing Fast: A call to action. School Based Specialty Conference, Orlando FL.

o Tighe, J. & Lamb, A.J. (2017). Advocacy: Taking action to a whole new level. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Furniss, J. & Lamb, A.J. (2017). The AOTA Quality Strategy: Maximizing Health, Well-Being, and Quality of Life. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Lamb, A.J. (2017). Celebrating the Occupational Therapy Centennial With A Recommitment to Occupation. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Metzler,C., Furniss, J. & Lamb, A.J. (2017). How the new CPT Evaluation Codes and Occupational Profile Can Enhance Your Practice. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Moyers,P., Baum,C., Clark,F., Stoffel,G., & Lamb, A.J. (2017). Centennial Vision Presidential Panel. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA

o Lamb, A.J. (2017). Unlocking the Potential of Everyday Opportunities. AOTA Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA.

o Lamb, A.J, Phipps,S. & Somers, F. (2017). Townhall Forum. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2016) Influencing the Future of Occupational Therapy. AOTA Membership Appreciation Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Winthrop, B., Lamb, A.J., & Dunn, S. (2016) ASHT President’s Invited Townhall Forum. American Society of Hand Therapy Annual Conference. Washington, DC.

o Lamb, A.J. (2016). The Power of Authenticity. AOTA Annual Conference, Inaugural Presidential Address. Chicago IL.

o Lamb, A.J.. (2016). Creating a Leadership Journey to Show the Value of Occupational Therapy. AOTA Annual Conference, ASD keynote speaker. Chicago IL.

o Lamb, A.J., Stoffel,G., Phipps,S. & Somers, F. (2016). Centennial Vision Town Hall. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

o Lamb, A.J. (2016) Centennial Vision in Action. AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. Chicago IL.

o Lamb, A.J. (2015). Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities. AOTA Skilled Nursing Facility Specialty Conference. Dallas, TX.

o Lamb, A.J. (2015,). Know Your Value. AOTA Student Conclave. Valley Forge, PA. o Lamb, A.J. (2015). Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy and its Global Impact. OT24vx

conference closing keynote. o Yatczak, J., Zakrajsek, A., Lamb, A.J., Battjes, B., Feldkamp, L., & Krajewski, L. (2015).

Education to Practice: A Qualitative Study on Supports and Barriers on Translation of Occupation into Practice. AOTA Education Summit. Denver, CO.

o Yatczak, J., Zakrajsek. A., Lamb, A.J., Battjes, B., Feldkamp. L., Krajewsek, L. (2015). Education to Practice: A Qualitative Study on Supports and Barriers to the Translation of Occupation into Practice. Society for Study of Occupation annual conference.

o Lamb, A.J. (2015). Documenting the Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy. AOTA Documentation Specialty Conference. Schaumburg, IL.

o Phipps, S., Lamb, A.J., Leland, N., & Roberts, P. (2015). Advancing quality and value in occupational therapy to achieve the triple aim. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Nashville, TN.

o Lamb, A.J. & Hildenbrand, W. (2015). Follow our Lead: Design the practice you want to have. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Nashville, TN.

o Slater, D., Whitecomb, D., Brandt, L., Lamb, A.J., Winistorfer, W. (2015). Everyday Ethics: Maintaining ethical standards and your sanity when meeting productivity requirements. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Nashville, TN.

o Lamb, A.J., Stoffel, G., & Somers, F. (2015Centennial Vision Town Hall. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.

o Lamb, A.J. (2015). Centennial Vision in Action: The power in occupational therapy’s distinct value. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Nashville, TN.

o Lamb, A.J. (2015). Articulating the Distinct Value in Occupational Therapy. AOTA Stroke Specialty conference. New Orleans, LA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2014). Opportunities to Demonstrate the Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy with Older Adults in Practice. American Occupational Therapy Association Productive Aging Specialty Conference, Charlotte, NC.

o Lamb, A.J. (2014). Using Scholarship & Research to Communicate the Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy. AOTA/NBCOT student conclave invited speaker.

o Lamb, A.J. (2014). Demonstrating the Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy through Documentation. American Occupational Therapy Association Effective Documentation Specialty Conference, Alexandria, VA.

o Lamb, A.J., Robosan-Burt, S. (2014). Documenting the Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.

o Lamb, A.J., Brintnell, S., Coppola, S., Jenkins, A. (2014). Global connections for Emerging Issues: WFOT initiatives and collaborations. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.

o Lamb, A.J., Mikush, C., Baczyk, S., Buddelmeyer, L., Espiritu, E., Siebert, C. (2014). The Centennial Vision in Action: Distinct Value in OT. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.

o Lamb, A.J., Stoffel, G., & Somers, F. (2014). Centennial Vision Town Hall. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.

o Brown, D., Willmarth, C., Lamb, A.J., Goszewski, S., Tomlinson, J. (2014). Occupational Therapy in Primary Care. State Policy Forum. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.

o Lamb, A.J. (2013). Finding the Distinct Value in Occupational Therapy. AOTA/NBCOT Student Conclave, Jacksonville, FL.

o Lamb, A.J. & Peterson, M. (2013). How to Land your First Job. AOTA/NBCOT Student Conclave, Jacksonville, FL.

o Francis-Connolly, E. & Lamb, A.J. (2013). Best Practices for Academic Mentorship. AOTA Educational Summit. Atlanta, GA.

o Lamb, A.J. & Siebert, C. (2013). Emerging Opportunities for Occupational Therapy in Primary Care. Program Directors Annual Meeting, Atlanta GA.

o Lamb, A.J., Reyes-Smith, C., Canham, K., Moyers, P., Wagenfeld, A. (2013). The Centennial Vision in Action. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.

o Lamb, A.J., Clark, F., Stoffel, G., & Somers, F. (2013). Centennial Vision Town Hall. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.

o Willmarth, C., Brown, D., Braveman, B., Lamb, A.J., Roberts, P., Robinson, M., Siebert, C., Tomlinson, J. (2013). Health Care Reform Implementation: Moving Occupational Therapy Forward. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.

o Nanof, T., Braveman, B., Lamb, A.J., Roberts, P., Cason, J., Siebert, C., Tomlinson, J., & Metzler, C. (2012). Health Care Reform Implementation: What we are doing to protect your future. Presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

o Lamb, A.J. (2011). AOTPAC: Doing their part to make the occupational therapy voice heard. Presentations at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA.

o Lamb, A.J. & Metzler, C. (2011). Health Care Reform Town Hall Meeting. Expert panelist on wellness and prevention at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA.

o Fisher, G., Lamb, A.J., Wright, J., Richman, N., & Espiritu, E. (2011). Understanding Health Care Reform and the Affordable Care Act: Implications for occupational therapy in different areas of practice. Presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

o Lamb, A.J. & Nanof, T. (2010). Advocacy in Health Care Reform. NBCOT/AOTA Student Conclave. Louisville, KY.

o Lamb, A.J. (2010). GO Time: Occupational Therapy’s Opportunity. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.

o Lamb, A.J. (2009). A Time to Lead. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Houston, TX.

o Lamb, A.J. (2008). Creating the Change. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Long Beach, CA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2007). Occupational Therapy Advocacy. AOTA Audio Insight Series. Bethesda, MD.

o Lamb, A.J. (2007) Shaping the Future of Practice through Political Activity, American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO.

o Lamb, A.J. (2007). Lessons Learned, American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO.

o Fontana, P. & Lamb, A.J. (2006). Directions of Change: Policy in practice. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Charlotte, NC.

o Mullendore, C., Haas, K., & Lamb, A.J. (2005). Speaking a Common Language: Grassroots Approach for Clinical Integration of the Practice Framework. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, confirmed presenter, Long Beach, CA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2004). Activating the Grassroots for Advocacy, American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Minneapolis, MN.

o Lamb, A.J. (2004). State Legislative and Regulatory Forum, invited presenter at American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Minneapolis, MN.

o Lohman, H., Lamb, A.J.., & Ursick, K. (2003). Effecting Policy Change: The therapist as an advocate, American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Washington, D.C.

o Fontana, P., Foto, M., Lamb, A.J., Linder, J., & Stephens, L. (2003). Use of Self: Occupational therapists in elected and appointed policy positions, American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Washington, D.C.

o Bracciano, A., & Lamb, A.J. (2003). AOTA State Legislative and Regulatory Forum. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Washington, D.C.

o Lamb, A.J. (2001). Advocacy in Health Care: Occupational Therapist’s Role, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

o Lamb, A.J., Smith, K., & Willmarth, C. (2001). State Legislative and Regulatory Forum, expert panelist, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2001). Beacon of Hope: Community Based Occupational Therapy Programming. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

STATE & LOCAL PRESENTATIONS

o Lamb, A.J. (2018). Sparking Change. Maine Occupational Therapy Association

keynote lecture. Fairfield, ME. o Lamb, A.J. & Furniss, J. (2018). Payment Shift Volume to Value: Maximizing the

Opportunity for Occupational Therapy. AOTA Membership Appreciation Plus Webinar. Bethesda, MD.

o Lamb, A.J. (2018). Learning from History to Inform our Future. Educational Summit. Louisville, KY.

o Lamb, A.J. (2018). Sparking Change. Georgia Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Jekyll Island, GA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2018). Sparking Change. Kansas Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Lawrence, KS.

o Lamb, A.J., Hildenbrand, W., & Stoffel, G. (2018). Past, Present & Future Presidential Panel. Kansas Occupational Therapy Association. Lawrence, KS.

o Lamb, A.J. (2018). Sparking Change. Illinois Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Chicago, IL.

o Lamb, A.J. (2018) The Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy paving our path to the Future. Hawaii Occupational Therapy Association. Honolulu, HI.

o Lamb, A.J. (2017) Designing the Future of Occupational Therapy. Idaho Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Boise, ID.

o Lamb, A.J. (2017) Designing the Future of Occupational Therapy. Oregon Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Portland, OR.

o Lamb, A.J. (2017) Designing the Future of Occupational Therapy. Ohio Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Dayton OH.

o Lamb, A.J. (2017) Designing the Future of Occupational Therapy. Utah Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Sandy, UT.

o Lamb, A.J. (2017) Know Your Power. USC Occupational Therapy Commencement Speaker. Los Angeles, CA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2017) Know Your Power. LIU Brooklyn Occupational Therapy Commencement Speaker. Brooklyn, NY.

o Lamb, A.J. (2017) Influencing the Future of Occupational Therapy. Alabama Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Birmingham, AL.

o Lamb, A.J. (2017) Influencing the Future of Occupational Therapy. Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Omaha, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2016) Vision 2025: Students are the Future. AOTA Student Conclave. Dearborn, MI.

o Lamb, A.J. (2016). Examining the Gender Wage Gap. James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2016). Putting Authenticity into Practice. California Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Pasadena, CA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2016) Influencing the Future of Occupational Therapy. Colorado Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Blackhawk, CO.

o Lamb, A.J. (2016). Advocacy through the Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy. South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Charleston, SC.

o Lamb, A.J. (2016). Occupational Therapy Value in Primary Care. South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association. Charleston, SC.

o Lamb, A.J. (2016). Harnessing Power in Occupational Therapy. AOTA Middle Managers Leadership Development. Bethesda, MD.

o Lamb, A.J. (2015). Everyday Advocacy. Michigan Occupational Therapy Association keynote lecture. Traverse City, MI.

o Lamb, A.J. (2015). Lyla’s Footprint on the OT Distinct Value. Lyla Spelbring Endowed Lectureship, Ypsilanti, MI.

o Lamb, A.J. (2015). Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy in Primary Care. Colorado State University Knowledge Exchange.

o Phipps, S., Lamb, A.J., Leland, N., & Roberts, P. (2014). Advancing Quality & Value in Occupational Therapy to Achieve the Triple Aim. California Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Pasadena, CA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2014). What is the Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy. Rider Colloquium, Western Michigan University. Kalamazoo, MI.

o Lamb, A.J. (2014). Demonstrating & Articulating the Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association. King of Prussia, PA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2014). Demonstrating & Articulating the Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy. Arizona Occupational Therapy Association State Conference. Phoenix, AZ.

o Lamb, A.J. (2014). Occupational Therapy in the ACA. Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association State Conference. Omaha, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2014). Raising the Bar: Articulating the Value of Occupational Therapy. Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association State Conference. New Haven, CT.

• Lamb, A.J. (2013). Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Association State Conference. Boston, MA.

• Lamb, A.J. (2013). Indiana Occupational Therapy Association State Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

• Lamb, A.J. (2013). New Hampshire Therapy Association State Conference. Manchester, NH.

• Lamb, A.J. (2013). Alabama Occupational Therapy Association State Conference. Orange Beach, AL.

• Lamb, A.J. (2013). New Mexico Occupational Therapy Association State Conference. Albuquerque, NM.

o Lamb, A.J. (2013). Distinctly Different: Demonstrating the Value of Occupational Therapy. University of Michigan Today in OT Talk. Ann Arbor, MI.

• Lamb, A.J. (2013). Distinctly Different: Demonstrating the Value of Occupational Therapy. MaComb Community College Advocate & Educate Conference. Clinton Township, MI.

• Lamb, A.J. (2013). Raising the Bar: Articulating the Value of Occupational Therapy. Indiana Occupational Therapy Association State Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

o Metzler, C. & Lamb, A.J. Health Care Reform and Occupational Therapy (2013). Guest Lecture and course monitoring within TWU Doctoral program.

o Lamb, A.J., East, ME., & Lorenz, K. (2012). Developing Emerging Leaders. Michigan Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Kalamazoo, MI.

o Lamb, A.J. (2012). The Role of Mentoring in the Development of Professional Leadership Skills. 2012 Mentoring Conference hosted by the Mentoring Institute. Albuquerque, NM.

o Lamb, A.J. (2012). Moving Occupational Therapy Forward in the Era of Health Reform. Lyla M. Spelbring Endowed Lectureship and Conference. Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.

o Metzler, C. & Lamb, A.J. Health Care Reform and the 2012 Elections. (2012). Guest Lecture and course monitoring within TWU Doctoral program.

o Lamb, A.J. (2012). Understanding the Impact of Health Care Reform in Occupational Therapy Practice. Saginaw Valley State University Student Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Saginaw Valley, MI. o Lamb, A.J. (2012). Understanding the Impact of Health Care Reform in

Occupational Therapy Practice. Washington University, St. Louis, MO. o Lamb, A.J. (2012). Understanding the Impact of Health Care Reform in

Occupational Therapy Practice. Mid-Missouri Occupational Therapy District Meeting.

o Lamb, A.J. (2012). Understanding the Impact of Health Care Reform in Occupational Therapy Practice. Southwestern Missouri Occupational Therapy District Meeting.

o Lamb, A.J., Phipps, S., Snyder, J., Willmarth, C., McCormack, G., Yetter, K., Arabit, L., Wright, J., Miller, D. (2011). Today’s Advocacy Creates Occupational Therapy’s Future. California Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Sacramento, CA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2011). Mentoring in Leadership: Opening the Doors of Opportunity. California Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Sacramento, CA.

o Lamb, A.J. & Willmarth, C. (2011). Health Care Reform, Medicare Policy & News from Capitol Hill. California Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Sacramento, CA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2011). Being A Professional Counts. Thomas Jefferson University. Philadelphia, PA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2011). The Occupational Therapists Role of an Advocate. Keynote Speaker for the Pi Theta Epsilon Student Conference. Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.

• Lamb, A.J. (2011). The Occupational Therapists Role of an Advocate. University of the Sciences, Pennsylvania.

• Lamb, A.J. (2011). The Occupational Therapists Role of an Advocate. Medical College of South Carolina.

• Lamb, A.J. (2011). The Occupational Therapists Role of an Advocate. Brenau University, Georgia.

• Lamb, A.J. (2011). The Occupational Therapists Role of an Advocate. St. Scholastica, Minnesota.

o Lamb, A.J. & Kohl, R. (2011). Health Care Reform: What it Means for Occupational Therapy. Kansas Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference Keynote Speaker. Kansas City, MO.

o Lamb, A.J. (2011). Mentoring the Leaders of Tomorrow. Kansas Occupational Therapy Association. Kansas City, MO.

o Lamb, A.J. (2011). Advocacy & Health Policy in OT. Washington University. St. Louis, MO.

o Lamb, A.J. (2011). Advocacy: Whose Job is it Anyway. Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2010). GO Time 2010. St. Louis Area Occupational Therapy Symposium, Keynote speaker and facilitator. St. Louis MO.

• Lamb, A.J. (2010). GO Time 2010. POTA District V Annual Dinner Keynote speaker. Philadelphia, PA.

• Lamb, A.J. (2010). GO Time 2010. Jamestown Community College. • Lamb, A.J. (2010). GO Time 2010. Grand Island Community College. Grand

Island, NE. • Lamb, A.J. (2010). GO Time 2010. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy

Association Annual Conference, Keynote speaker. Scranton, PA. • Lamb, A.J. (2010). GO Time 2010. Michigan Occupational Therapy Association

Annual Conference, Keynote speaker. Troy, MI. o Lamb, A.J. (2010). Advocacy & Health Policy in OT. Washington University. St. Louis

MO. o Lamb, A.J. (2009). Advocacy in Health Care Reform. NBCOT/AOTA Student Conclave.

Baltimore, MD. o Lamb, A.J. (2009). Health Care Reform: What’s in store for occupational therapy?

Kansas Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Keynote speaker. • Lamb, A.J. (2009). Health Care Reform: What’s in store for occupational

therapy? AOTA Program Directors Annual Meeting. • Lamb, A.J. (2009). Health Care Reform: What’s in store for occupational

therapy? California Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. • Lamb, A.J. (2009). Health Care Reform: What’s in store for occupational

therapy? NOVA Occupational Therapy Program.

• Lamb, A.J. (2009). Health Care Reform: What’s in store for occupational therapy? CSU Occupational Therapy Student Association.

o Lamb, A.J. (2009). Grassroots Advocacy Training. California Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Sacramento, CA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2009). Federal Affairs Update. California Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Sacramento, CA.

o Lamb, A.J. (2009). Advocacy 101. Washington University. St. Louis MO. o Lamb, A.J. (2008). Creating the Change. Kansas Occupational Therapy Association

Annual Conference, Keynote speaker. • Lamb, A.J. (2008). Creating the Change. Nebraska Occupational Therapy

Association Annual Conference, Keynote speaker. • Lamb, A.J. (2008). Creating the Change. Creighton University Student

Occupational Therapy Association. • Lamb, A.J. (2008). Creating the Change. New Hampshire Occupational Therapy

Association Annual Conference, Keynote speaker. o Lamb, A.J. (2008) Health Policy in Practice. Kansas Occupational Therapy Association

Annual Conference, Keynote speaker. o Lamb, A.J. (2007). Waves of Change in Health Care Policy, Nebraska Occupational

Therapy Association Annual Conference, Keynote speaker. • Lamb, A.J. (2007). Waves of Change in Health Care Policy, Michigan

Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Keynote speaker. • Lamb, A.J. (2007). Waves of Change in Health Care Policy, Wisconsin

Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Keynote speaker. o Lamb, A.J. (2007). Advocacy and Political Action in Occupational Therapy. College of

Saint Mary, Omaha, Nebraska. o Lamb, A.J. (2006). Political Action in Occupational Therapy, USD-Vermillion. o Lamb, A.J. (2006) Policy in Practice, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Annual

Conference, Keynote speaker. • Lamb, A.J. (2006) Policy in Practice, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Association Annual Conference, Keynote speaker. • Lamb, A.J. (2006) Policy in Practice, Minnesota Occupational Therapy

Association Annual Conference. o Lamb, A.J. (2006). Political Opportunities in Occupational Therapy, College of Saint

Mary, o Lamb, A.J. (2005). NOTA/AOTA Town Hall Forum, University of Nebraska Medical

Center. o Lamb, A.J. (2004). Occupational and Physical Therapy: Getting Up to Speed. NOTA

Executive Board. o Lamb, A.J., Haas, K., & Mullendore, C. (2004). Advocacy Success in Occupational

Therapy. Celebrate the Success Tour, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association. • Aegis Therapies; 2004 • Life Care Centers, Ambassador, Rehabvisions; 2004 • Methodist Hospital; 2004

• Lincoln Public Schools, Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital; 2004. • Regional West Medical Center, McCook Community Hospital, Cozad Community

Hospital, TriValley Health Systems, Phelps Memorial; 2004. • Beatrice Regional Center and Community Hospital; 2004 • St. Francis Memorial Hospital, Norfolk Regional Center, Columbus Community

Hospital; 2004 • Grand Island Physical Therapy, Mary Lanning Hospital, Good Samaritan of Kearney,

York General Hospital; 2004 • Fremont Area Medical Center; 2004 • Alegent Health; 2004 • Creighton University Medical Center; 2004 • Bryan LGH; 2004 • Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital; 2004 • Munroe-Meyer Institute; 2004

o Lamb, A.J. (2004). Legislative Update, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association district meeting, Grand Island, NE.

o Lamb, A.J., & Haas, K. (2004). OT on the Edge, exhibitor, Kansas Occupational Therapy Association, Lawrence, KS.

o Gromak, P., & Lamb, A.J. (2003). Legislative Update, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Lincoln, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2003). Public Policy Issues in Occupational Therapy, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association district meeting, Scottsbluff, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2003). Legislative Update, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference, Fremont, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2003). Community Based Mental Health Services, Omaha Community Foundation invited presenter.

o Lamb, A.J. (2002). Legislative Update, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Fall Conference, Lincoln, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2002). Advocacy Roundtable moderator, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Fall Conference, Lincoln, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2002). Advocating with Ease, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association district meeting, Scottsbluff, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2002). Rules and Regulations of Continuing Education in Occupational Therapy, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association district meeting, Scottsbluff, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2002). Advocacy strategies and promotion of occupational therapy, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital OT month invited speaker.

o Lamb, A.J. (2002). Legislative Update, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference, Lincoln, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2002). Advocacy methods for practitioners, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference, Lincoln, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2002). Advocating with Ease, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association district meeting, Fremont, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2001). Legislative Update, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Fall Conference, Grand Island, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2000). Legislative Update, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Fall Conference, Lincoln, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (2000). Legislative Roundtable, moderator, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Fall Conference, Lincoln, NE.

o Lamb, A.J. (1999). Legislative Issues Pertinent to Occupational Therapy, Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Fall Conference, Lincoln, NE.

PUBLICATIONS

o Lamb, A.J. (2019). Be Bold: A Call to Action for Occupational Therapy. American Journal

of Occupational Therapy, 73(6). https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.736001 o Lamb, A.J. (2018). InnOvaTe. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(6).

https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.726002 o Rafeedie, S., Metzler, C., Lamb, A.J. (2018). Opportunities for Occupational Therapy to

Serve as a Catalyst for Culture Change in Nursing Facilities. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(4) 1-6. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2018.724003

o Lamb, A.J. (2017). Unlocking the potential of everyday opportunities. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(6) 1-8. Doi: 10.5014/ajot.2017.716001

o Lamb, A.J. (2016). The power of authenticity (Inaugural Presidential Address). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(6) 1-8.

o Lamb, A.J. Supervision of Occupational Therapy Personnel. (2017). In K. Jacobs (Ed.). Occupational Therapy Essentials for Clinical Competence, (3rd). Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc.

o Hart, E. & Lamb, A.J. Advocacy in Occupational Therapy. (2017). In K. Jacobs (Ed.). Occupational Therapy Essentials for Clinical Competence, (3rd Ed). Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc.

o Hart, E. & Lamb, A.J. (2016). Mindful Path to Leadership: Advocacy. American Occupational Therapy Association

o Hobbs, M. & Lamb, A.J. (2016). Mindful Path to Leadership: Mentoring. American Occupational Therapy Association.

o Persch, A.C., Lamb, A.J.J., Metzler, C.A., & Fristad, M.A. (2015). Health Policy Perspectives -Healthy Habits for Children: Leveraging Existing Evidence to Demonstrate Value. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69, 6904090010.

o Lamb, A.J. Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy: General Overview. American Occupational Therapy Association. May 2015.

o Lamb, A.J. Demonstrating & Documenting the Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy. American Occupational Therapy Association. May 2015.

o Roberts, P., Farmer, M., Lamb, A.J., Muir, S., & Siebert, C. (March, 2014). The Role of Occupational Therapy in Primary Care. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68, Suppl. doi:http://www.aota.org//media/Corporate/Files/Secure/Practice/OfficialDocs/Position/Primary_Care_Position_Paper.pdf

o Lamb, A.J. & Metzler, C. (January, 2014). Defining the Value of Occupational Therapy: A Health Policy Lens on Research and Practice. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68, 9-14. doi: http://ajot.aota.org/Article.aspx?articleid=1863120

o Hildenbrand. W. & Lamb, A.J. (May, 2013). Occupational Therapy in Prevention & Wellness: Retaining Relevance in a New Health Care World. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67, 266-271. doi: http://ajot.aota.org/Article.aspx?articleid=1851676

o Lamb, A.J. Supervision of Occupational Therapy Personnel. (2014). In K. Jacobs (Ed.). Occupational Therapy Essentials for Clinical Competence, (2nd Ed). Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc.

o Lamb, A.J. Advocacy in Occupational Therapy. (2014). In K. Jacobs (Ed.). Occupational Therapy Essentials for Clinical Competence, (2nd Ed). Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc.

o Lamb, A.J. & Meier, M. (2010). OT Manager (5th Edition). Federal Legislative Advocacy. In K. Jacobs & G. McCormack. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.

o Lamb, A.J. (2009). Occupational Therapy and Fieldwork Education. In K. Jacobs (Ed.). Evidence and Competency-Based Practice in Occupational Therapy. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc.

o Lohman, H., Lamb, A.J. (2008). Payment for Services in the United States. In E.B. Crepeau, E.S. Cohn, & B.A.B Schell (Eds.). Willard and Spackman’s occupational therapy (11th ed., pp. 949-963). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

o Lamb, A.J. (2005). Connecting Advocates. American Occupational Therapy Association, State Affairs Newsletter, January publication.

o Lamb, A.J. (2004). Lobbying 101. OT Practice, September 20, 2004. o Lamb, A.J. (2004). Building a Successful Future. American Occupational Therapy

Association, State Affairs Newsletter, 6(3). o Lamb, A.J. (2002). Scope of Practice: Nebraska’s Adventure. American Occupational

Therapy Association, State Affairs Newsletter, 4(2). RESEARCH & GRANTS

o Completed Project: Yatczak. J., Lamb, A.J., & Lemerand, P. (2012). Smart Boards in the

Development of Clinical Reasoning. Internal award submitted to E-Fellows. Amount requested: $2000. Status: received $2,000

o Completed Project: Examining the Role of Mentoring in the Development of Authentic Leadership Skills in Occupational Therapy. Funding from the Eastern Michigan University School of Health Sciences.

o Completed Project: Professional association advocacy: Increasing participation in the rural communities of Nebraska. $2,000 grant funding obtained from College of Saint Mary’s partnership project.

o Completed Project: Qualitative research to result in the development of a model to increase the effectiveness of small special interest organizations and their advocacy efforts. Co-investigator with Kristin Haas, MOT, OTR/L. $1,500 received.

o Completed Project: Research relating to evidence-based practice and establishing documentation to support interventions used in school based occupational therapy services. Project in conjunction with Munroe-Meyer Institute.

o Completed Project Jumpstart Handwriting: Screening preschool and kindergarten age children to identify handwriting deficits earlier, research on impact on handwriting referrals later in educational setting for students in screening pilot. Project in conjunction with Munroe-Meyer Institute.

o Completed Project: Qualitative study to document outcomes of the clubhouse model program with adults with severe and chronic mental illness. $60,000 grant funding obtained from Region VI Behavioral Health.

o Completed Research Project 2001: Qualitative study relating to benefits of incorporating spirituality into training for health care professionals. Funding obtained from Catholic Health Initiatives.

o Partners in Learning 2001: education of pre-service health care students in mental health setting. Grants submitted to FIPSE (Federal grant fund for Improvement of Post-Secondary Education), Hirschfield Foundation, and Barklage Foundation. Project not funded. In conjunction with Dr. Yolanda Griffiths, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Occupational Therapist Registered Michigan 2011 – present License #5201008074 Colorado 2009 – 2011 License #OT-2716 Nebraska 1998 – 2010 License #701 Handwriting Without Tears, Level I Certification National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, current #1027026 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Occupational Therapy Association, current member since 1996 Michigan Occupational Therapy Association, current member since 2010 American Management Association, current member since 2013 Pi Theta Epsilon (Occupational Therapy Honor Society), current alumni member Colorado Occupational Therapy Association, member 2009 - 2010 Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association, member 1996 - 2009 The Grantsmanship Center, member 2003-2007 Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association, member 2000-2001 National Small Business Association, member 2007- 2009

NATIONAL & REGIONAL SERVICE

o American Occupational Therapy Association, President, July 2016 – June 2019 o American Occupational Therapy Association, President Elect, July 2015 – June 2016 o American Occupational Therapy Association, Vice President, July 2012 – June 2015 o American Occupational Therapy Association, Board of Directors, July 2012 - present o American Occupational Therapy Foundation, Board of Directors, July 2012 - present o American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee, Chair, January 07-June

2012. o American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee, Board of Directors

appointment, June 2005 – June 2012 o American Occupational Therapy Association, Emerging Leaders Program Mentor, 2010,

2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Cohort o Chair, AOTA Presidential Health Care Reform Ad-Hoc Committee, Wellness and

Prevention Subgroup (2011 – 2013) o Member, AOTA Presidential Health Care Reform Ad-Hoc Committee, Medical Necessity

and Benefits Subgroup (2011 – 2013) o Member, AOTA Presidential Health Care Reform Ad-Hoc Committee, ACO & Medical

Home Subgroup (2011 – 2013) o American Occupational Therapy Association Conference Proposal Reviewer 2007-2013) o SLACK, Inc., Occupational Therapy Advisory Board Member (January 2011 – June 2012) o American Occupational Therapy Association, Presidents Mental Health Advisory Board

appointment, January 2005 – December 2007. o American Occupational Therapy Association Conference Proposal Reviewer 2006 o OT Practice, Volunteer Reviewer, 2004 - 2010 o AOTA Invited Reviewer – Occupation: A Position Paper, January 2003 o AOTA Invited Reviewer – Occupational Therapy Services for Individuals With Learning

Disabilities, January 2003 o Appointed to the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy Continuing

Competence Review Pool, March 2001 o Appointed to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Ad-Hoc Committee to

Streamline Decision Making and Policy Development, January 2001 STATE & LOCAL SERVICE

o Educational Foundation of Dexter – board member (2017) o HART Huron Valley – volunteer responder (2015) o Creighton University Alumni Advisory Board, Director Emeritus (2014 – present) o Michigan Occupational Therapy Association, Coordinator for Hill Day (2013) o Vice President, Colorado Occupational Therapy Association, 2009-2010 o Parent Teacher Involvement Organization, Saddle Ranch Elementary, fundraising

coordinator o Campaign volunteer, Senate and House races in Nebraska, 2008 election cycle.

o Leadership team member, Parents for Education, Blair Community Schools o Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Alumni Advisory Board

President, March 2008-April 2009. o Dale Carnegie graduate assistant August 2006, October 2007-March 2008. o Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Alumni Advisory Board

re-appointment, October 2004-December 2009. o Beacon of Hope, Board of Directors o Creighton University Contributed Service Appointment, Assistant Clinical Professor in

the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, March 2004-August 2004 o Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Strategic Planning

Committee appointment, October 2003-December 2005 o Creighton University’s search for the Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health

Professions appointment, October 2002 o Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Alumni Advisory Board

appointment, September 2002-September 2004 o W.I.N.G.S (Women in God’s Service) o General Federation of Women’s Clubs HOPE Project (Helping Others through Purposeful

Events) o Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club Community Literacy Projects