Awards
This is a comprehensive list of all awards earned by faculty, post-doctoral scholars, students, and staff at USC Chan. It is automatically generated from the awards listed on each person's bio page, and is updated as awards are added or changed.
Faculty Awards
Joy Agner PhD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Research Scholar | 2024-2026
Society for Community Research and Action
Rehabilitation Research Career Development Award (NIH K12 HD055929) | 2021-2023
National Institutes of Health
Doctoral Student Excellence in Research Award | 2020
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Office of the Vice Chancellor
Diversity Research Award for a Completed Student-Led Project | 2020
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
Graduate Student Merit Award for Mentorship | 2019
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Merit Award | 2018-2019
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
Gartley Research Award | 2017-2020
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
Office of Graduate Education Achievement Scholarship | 2017-2019
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Graduate Fellowship | 2011-2012
Ford Family Foundation
June C. Allcott Fellowship for Community Service | 2011
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Graduate Merit Assistantship | 2010-2011
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Fulbright Full Research Grant | 2007
U.S. Department of State
Scholar | 2002-2006
Ford Family Foundation
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Rebecca Aldrich PhD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Roster of Fellows | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
Mitchell Symposium Lecturer | 2024
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Townsend & Polatajko Lectureship | 2023
Canadian Society of Occupational Scientists
OT Research Symposium Lecturer | 2022
University of South Dakota
Global Bridges Scholar | 2019
Karolinska Institutet
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Amber Angell PhD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Roster of Fellows | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
Community Award: Inclusion | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Diana Forsythe Award | 2015
American Medical Informatics Association
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Arameh Anvarizadeh OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA (Faculty)
Roster of Fellows | 2020
American Occupational Therapy Association
Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable Contributions | 2010–2018
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Vision Award to the Centennial Float Committee | 2017
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Service Commendation for Mentor, Emerging Leaders Program, 2015 | 2017
American Occupational Therapy Association
Janice Matsutsuyu Outstanding Service Award | 2013
Occupational Therapy Association of California
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Lisa Aziz-Zadeh PhD (Faculty)
Live Long and Prosper Tribute Award | 2025
Nimoy Knight Foundation
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Grace Baranek PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA (Faculty)
Fellow | 2022
International Society for Autism Research
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award | 2020
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences
Cordelia Myers American Journal of Occupational Therapy Best Article Award | 2016
American Occupational Therapy Association
Editor’s Award | 2014
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
A. Jean Ayres Award | 2012
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Bridges to the Ivory Tower Award: Linking Research with Practice | 2012
Pediatric Therapy Network
Academy of Research | 2008
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Fellow | 2005
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Erna Blanche PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA (Faculty)
Honorary Fellow | 2024
Sensory Integration Education (UK)
Brigida Flores Award | 2024
Chilean National Organization of Occupational Therapy (Colegio de Terapeutas Ocupacionales)
Recognition Award for Contribution to the Development of Sensory Integration in Latin America | 2023
4th Latin American Sensory Integration Congress
Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence | 2023
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Lifetime Achievement Award | 2022
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Recognition Award for Contributing to the Development of Sensory Integration in Europe | 2019
Helenic Society for Sensory Integration
Honorary Professor | 2013
University of Chile, Faculty of Medicine
Entrepreneur Award | 2012
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Award of Excellence | 2011
Occupational Therapy Association of California
A. Jean Ayres Award | 2010
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Bridges to the Ivory Tower | 2004
Pediatric Therapy Network
Roster of Fellows | 2000
American Occupational Therapy Association
Service Award | 1999
American Occupational Therapy Association
Penelope Richardson Award | 1999
USC Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Sarah Bream OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA (Faculty)
Roster of Fellows | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
Vision Award | 2017
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Media Award | 2017
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Award of Appreciation | 2014
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Service Commendation | 2013
American Occupational Therapy Association
Occupational Therapy Practice Award | 2010
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy | 2009
University of Southern California
Margaret S. Rood Award | 1995
University of Southern California
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Amy Brown OTD, OTR/L, CLT (Faculty)
Fellow | 2018
American Occupational Therapy Association
Phi Theta Epsilon Inductee | 2016-2017
Phi Theta Epsilon
Occupational Therapy Award | 2015-2017
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2013 International Scholar Laureate Program Nominee to the Delegation on Diplomacy and International Relation in China | 2012
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Provost Scholarship | 2010-2014
Ohio State University
Excellence Scholarship of the Morrill Scholarship Program | 2010-2014
Ohio State University
Freshman Foundation Program | 2010-2014
Ohio State University
Academic Competitiveness Grant | 2010
Ohio State University
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Alison M. Cogan PhD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Scholar | 2024-2026
NIH Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research
Deborah L. Wilkerson Early Career Award | 2024
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Elite Reviewer | 2020, 2022-2024
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Outstanding Reviewer Award | 2021
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Penelope Louise Richardson Graduation Award | 2017
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Elizabeth June Yerxa Graduation Award | 2012
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Kappa Delta Phi Scholarship | 2012
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Mentee | 2022
Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research (TIGRR) Workshop
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Gabriel Cravens OTD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Penelope Louise Richardson Award | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Rebecca Cunningham OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, LRC (Faculty)
Vision Award | 2025
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Most-Outside-of-the-Box Award | 2023
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
Outstanding Reviewer Award | 2022
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable Contribution | 2016-2020
Occupational Therapy Association of California
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Camille Dieterle OTD, OTR/L, DipACLM/DipIBLM, LRC (Faculty)
ReSPONs Seed Grant for the University Park Peace Garden Project | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Leah Stein Duker PhD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence | 2025
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
A. Jean Ayres Award | 2021
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
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Savanna Forry MA, OTD, OTR/L (Faculty)
The Order of Arête | 2021
University of Southern California
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Don Gordon PhD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Occupational Therapy Practice Award | 2025
Occupational Therapy Association of California
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Ashley Halle OTD, OTR/L, CAPS, LRC (Faculty)
Extraordinary Engagement Award | 2014
USC Civic Engagement
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Caroline Hardin OTD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Pi Theta Epsilon | 2017
USC Alpha Eta Chapter
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Lucy Hosoda OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, CLT (Faculty)
Emerging and Innovative Practice | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Joshua M. Kotler OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, CLT (Faculty)
Samuel Eshborn Service Award | 2015
NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
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Mary Lawlor ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA (Faculty)
Dr. Ruth Zemke Lectureship in Occupational Science | 2025
Society for the Study of Occupation:USA
Fred Sammons Volunteer Recognition Award | 2025
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship Award | 2023
American Occupational Therapy Association
Meritorious Service Award | 2021
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Esther Huecker Honorary Lectureship | 2013
Loma Linda University
Invited Distinguished Lecturer | 2012
University of Illinois at Chicago
Mitchell Symposium in Occupational Science | 2011
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Service Commendation | 2010
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Academy of Research | 2004
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Service Award | 1997
American Occupational Therapy Association
Service Award | 1991
American Occupational Therapy Association
Roster of Fellows | 1988
American Occupational Therapy Association
H.E.W. Advanced Traineeship Grant | 1975
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Sook-Lei Liew PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA (Faculty)
Mid-Career Research Excellence Award | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Roster of Fellows | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
Academy of Research | 2023
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Special Jury Recognition for Innovative Use of Virtual Reality Technology in the Field of Health | 2017
South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive VR Festival
Fellow | 2016
American Heart Association Research Leaders Academy
Mentee | 2015
Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research (TIGRR) Workshop
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Julia Lisle OTD, OTR/L (Faculty)
“Most Polished” Award | 2023
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Diego A. Lopez OTD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Penelope Louise Richardson Award | 2019
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Emily Matsui OTD (Faculty)
Trojan Spirit Award | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
The Order of Arête | 2025
University of Southern California
AOTA Chan Student Leadership Award | 2024
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
OTAC Chan Student Leadership Award | 2023-2024
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Lily Thye Leadership Scholarship | 2023
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Julie McLaughlin Gray PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA (Faculty)
International Service Award | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students | 2019
USC Office of the Provost
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Ling Yu (Elena) Meng OTD, OTR/L, BCP (Faculty)
Edith Aston-McCrimmon Professionalism Award | 2016
McGill University
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Stacey Morikawa OTD, OTR/L, CLT (Faculty)
Distinguished Fieldwork Educator Award | 2022
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Bonnie Nakasuji OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, FAOTA (Faculty)
International Service Award | 2017
American Occupational Therapy Association
Fellowship | 2015
American Occupational Therapy Association
Award of Excellence | 2012
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Entrepreneur Award | 2012
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Humanitarian Award | 2009
California Foundation for Occupational Therapy
Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy | 2007
University of Southern California
Fieldwork Educator Award | 2005
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Service Award | 1999 – 2002
American Occupational Therapy Association
Service Award | 1996 – 1999
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Daniel Park OTD, OTR/L (Faculty)
International Service Award | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Bobbi Pineda PhD, OTR/L, CNT (Faculty)
Academy of Research | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Honorary Member | 2023
Pi Theta Epsilon Honorary Society
Outstanding Alumni Award for Community Impact | 2023
University of Florida
Innovation Award | 2020
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Impact Award | 2020
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Mentor Award | 2019
University of Missouri at St. Louis, Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) Program
Patricia Buehler Legacy Award for Clinical Innovation | 2018
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
A. Jean Ayres Award | 2018
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Award for Research Excellence | 2017
National Association of Neonatal Therapists
CORRT Research Award | 2014
National Institute of Health
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Deborah Pitts PhD, OTR/L, BCMH, CPRP, FAOTA (Faculty)
President’s Award | 2024
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Roster of Fellows | 2019
American Occupational Therapy Association
Award of Excellence | 2017
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) Practice Award | 2011
Occupational Therapy Association of California
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Beth Pyatak PhD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA (Faculty)
Interprofessional Collaboration Award | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Mid-Career Research Excellence Award | 2023
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students | 2021
USC Office of the Provost
Roster of Fellows | 2020
American Occupational Therapy Association
Citation Abstract Winner | 2018
Society of Behavioral Medicine 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions
Elite Reviewer | 2015
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Citation Abstract Winner | 2013
Society of Behavioral Medicine 35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions
Scholar | 2012-2014, 2014-2016
NIH Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research
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Samia Rafeedie OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTA (Faculty)
USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students | 2025
USC Office of the Provost
Roster of Fellows | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
Credentialed Leader in Academia | 2018
American Occupational Therapy Association
Vision Award: OTAC’s Centennial Rose Parade Float Committee | 2017
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) | 2015
American Occupational Therapy Association
Service Commendation for AOTA Advisor, Coding Project | 2015
American Occupational Therapy Association
Janice Matsutsuyu Service Award | 2012
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) | 2007
Academy of Brain Injury Certified Specialists
Outstanding Contribution in the Role of Teaching Assistant | 2005
USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Nandita Raman OTD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Margaret S. Rood Award for Professional Promise | 2023
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Chantelle Rice Collins OTD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA (Faculty)
Roster of Fellows | 2025
American Occupational Therapy Association
OT Practice Award | 2015
Occupational Therapy Association of California
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Jhennylyn (Jhenny) Rivera-Villano OTD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Spirit Award | 2025
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Janice Matsutsuyu Scholarship | 2025
California Foundation for Occupational Therapy
Outstanding Contribution in the Role of Teaching Assistant | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Dean's Award | 2021
Loma Linda University, School of Allied Health
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Pamela Roberts PhD, MSHA, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM (Faculty)
Award of Merit | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
Service Commendation for ACRM Leadership & Research Mentoring Program Facilitator | 2025
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Service Commendation for ACRM Mentoring Program-Leadership Program | 2025
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Service Commendation for ACRM Nominating Committee | 2025
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Distinguished Member Award | 2025
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Living the Select Medical Way for Exemplifying Our Core Values | 2023
Select Medical
Mentor for American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference and Stroke Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Poster Award for 2nd place in the Inaugural Poster Spotlight competition | 2023
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Making Waves in Science | 2019
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Inaugural Outstanding Reviewer Award | 2019
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Distinguished OT Program Alumni Award and Invited Keynote Speaker for Centennial Celebration of Occupational Therapy | 2018
Washington University in St. Louis
Medical Education Award | 2017
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Employee Engagement Survey Recognition | 2017
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions | 2015
California Hospital Association
Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Contribution to the Quality of the Journal | 2014
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Journal
Outstanding Contribution to the Quality of the Journal Certificate of Excellence | 2014
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Journal
30 Certificates of Appreciation | 2012-2024
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Certificate of Appreciation for Peer Review of Manuscripts | 2012-2013
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Journal
Lindy Boggs Health Care Advocacy Award | 2012
American Occupational Therapy Association
Friends of Nursing Award | 2011
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
President’s Award for Outstanding Quality and Performance | 2007
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Dedicated Service Award to the Board of Trustees | 2007
California Hospital Association
5 Certificates of Appreciation | 2006-2014
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Outstanding Services Award for Role of Chair of the Board of Directors for Center for Medical Rehabilitation Services | 2006-2007
California Hospital Association
Distinguished Service Award | 2006
California Rehabilitation Association
33 separate commendations | 2004-2025
Service Commendations
Award of Excellence | 2004
Occupational Therapy Association of California
CRA and Western Alliance for Rehabilitation Acknowledgement for Dedication and Invaluable Service | 2004
California Rehabilitation Association
Certificates of Appreciation | 2002-2009
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Certificate of Excellence | 2002
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Joblin Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service | 2000
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Most Surveys Conducted during Intern Year | 2000
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, International
Outstanding Report Writer | 1999
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, International
Certificate of Merit Award, Multidisciplinary Medical Record Review Team | 1999
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
15 Standing Ovation Awards | 1997-2014
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
CALS Awards | 1996-2002
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Award of Academic Excellence | 1994
California State University, Northridge
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Shawn C. Roll PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA, FAIUM (Faculty)
Distinguished Sonographer Award | 2024
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Academy of Research | 2021
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Fellow | 2019
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Fellow | 2015
American Occupational Therapy Association
Kenneth R. Gottesfeld Award | 2009, 2024
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Stacey L. Schepens Niemiec PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC (Faculty)
Community Award: Integrity | 2024
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Most-Outside-the-Box Award | 2023
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
Cordelia Myers Best Article Award for “Long-Term Follow-Up of a Lifestyle Intervention for Late-Midlife, Rural-Dwelling Latinos in Primary Care” | 2022
American Occupational Therapy Association
Emerging Scholar | 2019 – 2021
Interdisciplinary Aging Research to Address Health Disparities in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias scientific training program, funded by NIH National Institute on Aging and Alzheimer’s Association
Early Career Investigator’s Award | 2020
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Emerging Scholar | 2017
International Conference on Aging in Americas
Awardee | 2016
NIH Mobile Health (mHealth) Training Institute
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Hannah Schultz MSOT, OTR/L (Faculty)
Iona Innovation Challenge: 1st Place | 2021
Iona University
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Alix G. Sleight PhD, OTD, MPH, OTR/L (Faculty)
Roster of Fellows | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
NIH Loan Repayment Program Award | 2023
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Prevention and Control Program Development Award | 2022
Cedars-Sinai
Inductee | 2018
Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health, Beta Lambda Chapter
Elizabeth June Yerxa Research Award for Outstanding Dissertation | 2017
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Amanda Speights DHSc, OTR/L (Faculty)
President’s Faculty Research and Development Grant | 2020
Nova Southeastern University
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Lawrence Stevenson OTD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Shelby Surfas OTD, OTR/L, BCP (Faculty)
Employee of the Year, (COLLABORATION) | 2013
USC UCEDD at CHLA
Amy Ross Health Science Scholarship Award | 2005
University of Southern California
Distinguished Contribution to Research in OS/OT | 2004
University of Southern California
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Joan Surfus OTD, OTR/L, BCP (Faculty)
Roster of Fellows | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Sonia Trejo OTD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Community Award: Innovation | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Best Design Award | 2023
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
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Ashley Uyeshiro Simon OTD, OTR/L, LRC (Faculty)
Distinguished Faculty Service Award | 2021
University of Southern California
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Douglas Vanderbilt MD, MS, MBA (Faculty)
Elected Board of Directors | 2025
Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
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Jamie Wilcox OTD, MPH, OTR/L (Faculty)
Innovation Award | 2021
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
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Ella Wilson OTD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Magna Cum Laude, USC Renaissance Scholar | 2017 – 2021
University of Southern California
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Susan Xing MSOT, OTR/L (Faculty)
Joan Bozuwa Award for Integrity, Creativity and Leadership | 2021
Columbia University
Feldberg Merit Scholarship | 2020
Columbia University
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Janis Yue OTD, OTR/L (Faculty)
Lisa Marie Bucher Award | 2020
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
The Order of Arête | 2020
University of Southern California
Phi Beta Kappa | 2016
University of Southern California
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Post-Doctoral Scholars Awards
Stephanie Keeney Parks PhD (Post-Doctoral Scholar)
Fellowship, Health Policy Research Scholar | 2018–2022
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
CCLN Black Women’s Leadership | 2018–2021
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Eugene V. Cota-Robles Fellowship | 2017–2022
UCLA
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Octavio Marin-Pardo PhD (Post-Doctoral Scholar)
Most Disruptive Technology Award at the Grodins Biomedical Engineering Research Symposium | 2022
USC Stevens Center for Innovation
Fellowship | 2017-2021
Mexican National Council for Science and Technology
Fellowship | 2017-2019
USC Graduate School
Joint Travel Award | 2016
USC Viterbi School of Engineering and National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
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Ryan J. Walsh PhD (Post-Doctoral Scholar)
Scholar | 2025-2027
NIH Loan Repayment Program for Health Disparities Research
McDonnell International Scholars Academy | 2019-2023
Washington University in St. Louis
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award | 2011-2013
U.S. Department of State
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Student Awards
Yousef R. E. Babish BScOT, BLS, YMHFA (Student)
Co-recipient of the Best Poster Award at the 17th Annual Herman Ostrow Research Day | 2025
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Certificate of Excellence for Highest GPA in Class | 2023
Bethlehem University
Dr. Marcello and Mrs. Martine Bisotti Annual Scholarship Recipient | 2020–2023
Bethlehem University’s Higher Education Representatives in the USA
Certificate of Excellence for Highest GPA in Class | 2022
Bethlehem University
Honorary Shield of Service Award for Class Representation | 2021
Bethlehem University
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Stuti Chakraborty (Student)
Pitch competition: Second place | 2024
TechStars and USC Startup Accelerator Hackathon
Pitch proposal finalist (HABIT intervention program for tackling antimicrobial resistance in South Asia) | 2021
Global Health Practitioner’s Conference by CORE Group
Young Indian Innovator Award for contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals | 2021
Dais India
Dr. Mary Varghese Honor for Academic Achievement | 2021
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Case Study competition: 2nd prize | 2020
IBRO and Dana Foundation’s Brain Awareness Week
Oral presentation: Bronze medal | 2019
Christian Medical College’s National Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Jessica Cogger (Student)
Research Distinction | 2023
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Library Research Award Honorable Mention | 2022
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
2021–22 Mamie Phipps Clark Diversity Research Grant | 2022
Psi Chi International Honor Society
Diversity, Inclusion, Access Jumpstart Award | 2020
University of Southern California
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Marshae Franklin OTD, MSOT, OTR/L (Student)
Dr. Gary Kielhofner Doctoral Research Scholarship in Occupational Therapy | 2025
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy | 2021
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Sahar Ghahramani (Student)
Conceptual and Methodological (CAM) Review Grant | 2023
Washington University in St. Louis
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Ngozi “NG” Deborah Nnoli MS (Student)
Joint Fellowship Award | 2022
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry and USC Graduate School
Provost Fellowship Top Off Award | 2022
USC Graduate School
26th Annual Student Research & Creative Works CSUNposium First Place Winner — Poster Presentation | 2022
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Research and Creative Works Symposium
Outstanding Graduate Leadership Award in Kinesiology | 2022
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Health and Human Development Scholarships in Kinesiology
Emerging Scholar Award | 2021
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Division of Academic Affairs
Thesis Support Award | 2021
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Division of Academic Affairs
Teaching Assistant Fellowship Award | 2021
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Division of Academic Affairs
Graduate Studies Travel Award | 2021
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Division of Academic Affairs
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Junior Pereira MRes (Student)
Provost Fellowship Top Off Award | 2023
USC Graduate School
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Valerie Angel Tapia (Student)
Margaret S. Rood Dissertation | 2024
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Diversity, Inclusion, and Access Jumpstart Mentorship | 2024
University of Southern California
Research Day Student Speaker | 2023
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Funded Fellows Research | 2022
USC Graduate School
WW Diversity Rising Stars | 2021
Society of Behavioral Medicine, Baltimore
Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program Fellowship | 2021
California State University
Joint Fellowship | 2021
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Lowell Overton Community Service | 2021
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Research Distinction Award | 2021
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Ronald E. McNair Scholars Stipend | 2021
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
RSCA Michi and Walter Weglyn Conference Presentation | 2021
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Diversity, Inclusion, Access Jumpstart Stipend | 2020
University of Southern California
Access disABILITY and Alliance Scholarship | 2020
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Disability Resource Center
Balanced Leader Scholarship | 2020
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter
Office of Undergraduate Research Conference | 2020
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
CPP Middle Class Scholarship | 2019
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Elinor “Ellie” Taylor MA, OTR (Student)
Autistic Researcher Award | 2023
International Society for Autism Research
Lisa A. Test Scholarship | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Excellence in Student Research Award | 2019
Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Occupational Therapy
Founding Member of the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) Center for Excellence Award | 2015
Regional Research Institute at Portland State University
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Staff Awards
Christina Abundis (Staff)
NCURA Jerry Fife Education Scholarship | 2025
National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
Region VI Travel Award | 2025
National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
National Conference Travel Award | 2024
National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
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Jeanine Blanchard PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC (Staff)
Community Award: Integrity | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Bethany A. Gruskin PhD, MSOT, OTR/L (Staff)
Emerging Professional Undergraduate Award | 2026
Pennsylvania State University, College of Health and Human Development, Alumni Society
Elizabeth June Yerxa Award | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Mark and Semira Moshayedi Innovation Award: 1st Place | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Clarion Case Competition: 1st Place | 2020
University of New England
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Kimberly Kho MBA (Staff)
Gold Award of Excellence for USC Chan Lookbook: A Shared Purpose | 2020
CASE District VII
Silver Award for Institutional Website | 2014
Education Digital Marketing Awards
Gold Award for Digital Video (Campaign for USC OSOT) | 2013
Education Digital Marketing Awards
Merit Recognition for Institutional Website | 2013
Education Digital Marketing Awards
Merit Recognition for Graduate School External Publications | 2012
\Annual Educational Advertising Awards
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Jackie Mardirossian MA, COTA/L, ROH (Staff)
Team All-Star Award (with John Wolcott, Peter Wittrock, and John Llenares) | 2014
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Staff Monthly Recognition Award | 2005
University of Southern California
Terry Brittell OTA/OT Partnership Award (with David Leary) | 2004
American Occupational Therapy Association
Roster of Honor | 2003
American Occupational Therapy Association
COTA/OTR Partnership Award (with Renee Soderlund) | 1997
Occupational Therapy Association of California
COTA Honorary Award | 1996
Occupational Therapy Association of California
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Roxana Muñoz (Staff)
Community Award: Compassion | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Adriana Rivera (Staff)
Community Award: Distinction | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Christine Sebastian (Staff)
Community Award: Collaboration | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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