Awards at Chan
This is a comprehensive list of all awards earned by current faculty, post-doctoral scholars, students, and staff at USC Chan. As of July 2026, for the 97 people on this page, there are 385 awards listed.
Faculty Awards
Society for Community Research and Action
2024-2026 | Research Scholar
National Institutes of Health
2021-2023 | Rehabilitation Research Career Development Award (NIH K12 HD055929)
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Office of the Vice Chancellor
2020 | Doctoral Student Excellence in Research Award
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
2020 | Diversity Research Award for a Completed Student-Led Project
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
2019 | Graduate Student Merit Award for Mentorship
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
2018-2019 | Merit Award
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
2017-2020 | Gartley Research Award
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
2017-2019 | Office of Graduate Education Achievement Scholarship
Ford Family Foundation
2011-2012 | Graduate Fellowship
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2011 | June C. Allcott Fellowship for Community Service
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2010-2011 | Graduate Merit Assistantship
U.S. Department of State
2007 | Fulbright Full Research Grant
Ford Family Foundation
2002-2006 | Scholar
Rebecca Aldrich PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
2026 | Roster of Fellows
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2024 | Mitchell Symposium Lecturer
Canadian Society of Occupational Scientists
2023 | Townsend & Polatajko Lectureship
University of South Dakota
2022 | OT Research Symposium Lecturer
Karolinska Institutet
2019 | Global Bridges Scholar
Amber Angell PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
2026 | Roster of Fellows
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2025 | Community Award: Inclusion
American Medical Informatics Association
2015 | Diana Forsythe Award
Arameh Anvarizadeh OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
2020 | Roster of Fellows
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2010–2018 | Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable Contributions
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2017 | Vision Award to the Centennial Float Committee
American Occupational Therapy Association
2017 | Service Commendation for Mentor, Emerging Leaders Program, 2015
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2013 | Janice Matsutsuyu Outstanding Service Award
Karla Ausderau PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
2023 | Roster of Fellows
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2020 | Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence
International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT), Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate
2022, 2018, 2014 | Graduate School International Travel Award
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2022 | Patricia Buehler Legacy Award for Clinical Innovation
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2019 | Morgridge Fellowship
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2018 | Grant Writing Fellow
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2017 | Madison Teaching and Learning Excellence (MTLE) Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2017 | Teaching Academy Fellow
Gatlinburg Conference, 45th Annual
2012 | Theodore Tjossem Postdoctoral Fellow Award,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2011 | Postdoctoral Scholar Award for Research Excellence
USC LEND at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD)
1996, 1999 | Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship
Nimoy Knight Foundation
2025 | Live Long and Prosper Tribute Award
Grace Baranek PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
International Society for Autism Research
2022 | Fellow
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences
2020 | Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
2016 | Cordelia Myers American Journal of Occupational Therapy Best Article Award
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
2014 | Editor’s Award
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2012 | A. Jean Ayres Award
Pediatric Therapy Network
2012 | Bridges to the Ivory Tower Award: Linking Research with Practice
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2008 | Academy of Research
American Occupational Therapy Association
2005 | Roster of Fellows
Erna Blanche PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Sensory Integration Education (UK)
2024 | Honorary Fellow
Chilean National Organization of Occupational Therapy (Colegio de Terapeutas Ocupacionales)
2024 | Brigida Flores Award
Latin American Sensory Integration Congress, 4th Annual
2023 | Recognition Award for Contribution to the Development of Sensory Integration in Latin America
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2023 | Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2022 | Lifetime Achievement Award
Helenic Society for Sensory Integration
2019 | Recognition Award for Contributing to the Development of Sensory Integration in Europe
University of Chile, Faculty of Medicine
2013 | Honorary Professor
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2012 | Entrepreneur Award
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2011 | Award of Excellence
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2010 | A. Jean Ayres Award
Pediatric Therapy Network
2004 | Bridges to the Ivory Tower
American Occupational Therapy Association
2000 | Roster of Fellows
American Occupational Therapy Association
1999 | Service Award
USC Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
1999 | Penelope Richardson Award
Sarah Bream OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
2024 | Roster of Fellows
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2017 | Vision Award to the Centennial Float Committee
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2017 | Media Award
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2014 | Award of Appreciation
American Occupational Therapy Association
2013 | Service Commendation
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2010 | Occupational Therapy Practice Award
University of Southern California
2009 | Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California
1995 | Margaret S. Rood Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
2018 | Roster of Fellows
Pi Theta Epsilon
2016-2017 | Pi Theta Epsilon Inductee
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2015-2017 | Occupational Therapy Award
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
2012 | 2013 International Scholar Laureate Program Nominee to the Delegation on Diplomacy and International Relation in China
Ohio State University
2010-2014 | Provost Scholarship
Ohio State University
2010-2014 | Excellence Scholarship of the Morrill Scholarship Program
Ohio State University
2010-2014 | Freshman Foundation Program
Ohio State University
2010 | Academic Competitiveness Grant
Sharon Cermak EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
1991 | A. Jean Ayres Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
1982 | Roster of Fellows
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2010 | President’s Award
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2001 | Lifetime Achievement Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
1981 | Roster of Fellows
NIH Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research
2024-2026 | Scholar
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2024 | Deborah L. Wilkerson Early Career Award
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2020, 2022-2024 | Elite Reviewer
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
2021 | Outstanding Reviewer Award
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2017 | Penelope Louise Richardson Award
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2012 | Elizabeth June Yerxa Graduation Award
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2012 | Kappa Delta Phi Scholarship
Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research (TIGRR) Workshop
2022 | Mentee
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2022 | Penelope Louise Richardson Award
Rebecca Cunningham OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, LRC ⟩
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2025 | Vision Award
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
2023 | Most-Outside-the-Box Award
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
2022 | Outstanding Reviewer Award
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2016-2020 | Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable Contributions
Camille Dieterle OTD, OTR/L, DipACLM/DipIBLM, LRC ⟩
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2022 | ReSPONs Seed Grant for the University Park Peace Garden Project
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2025 | Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence
American Academy of Pediatrics
2020, 2022 | Best Abstract
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2021 | A. Jean Ayres Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
2019, 2020, 2021 | Research Quarterly Editor Wall of Fame
USC Ostrow School of Dentistry
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | Occupational Therapy Poster Award
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2006 | Margaret S. Rood Award for Professional Promise
Linda Fazio PhD, OTR/L, LPC, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
1990 | Roster of Fellows
Emily Frank Flack PhD, OTD, OTR/L, CHSE ⟩
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
2024 | Excellence in Teaching
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
2022 | Excellence in Innovation
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
2019 | Excellence in Teaching
University of Illinois at Chicago
2014 | UIC Community Engagement Award
Savanna Forry MA, OTD, OTR/L ⟩
University of Southern California
2021 | The Order of Arête
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2025 | Occupational Therapy Practice Award
Ashley Halle OTD, OTR/L, CAPS, LRC ⟩
USC Civic Engagement
2014 | Extraordinary Engagement Award
Pi Theta Epsilon
2017 | USC Alpha Eta Chapter
Lucy Hosoda OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, CLT ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
2026 | Emerging and Innovative Practice
Tracy Jalaba OTD, OTR/L, LRC ⟩
AHEAD Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability
2024 | AHEAD Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability Reviewer of the Year
Joshua M. Kotler OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, CLT ⟩
NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
2015 | Samuel Eshborn Service Award
Mary Lawlor ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Society for the Study of Occupation: USA
2025 | Dr. Ruth Zemke Lectureship in Occupational Science
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2025 | Fred Sammons Volunteer Recognition Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
2023 | Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship Award
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2021 | Meritorious Service Award
Loma Linda University
2013 | Esther Huecker Honorary Lectureship
University of Illinois at Chicago
2012 | Invited Distinguished Lecturer
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2011 | Mitchell Symposium in Occupational Science
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2010 | Service Commendation
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2004 | Academy of Research
American Occupational Therapy Association
1997 | Service Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
1991 | Service Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
1988 | Roster of Fellows
American Occupational Therapy Association
1975 | H.E.W. Advanced Traineeship Grant
Sook-Lei Liew PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2024 | Mid-Career Research Excellence Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
2024 | Roster of Fellows
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2023 | Academy of Research
South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive VR Festival
2017 | Special Jury Recognition for Innovative Use of Virtual Reality Technology in the Field of Health
American Heart Association Research Leaders Academy
2016 | Fellow
Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research (TIGRR) Workshop
2015 | Mentee
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
2023 | Most Polished Award
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2022 | Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2019 | Penelope Louise Richardson Award
USC Stevens Center for Innovation
2022 | Most Disruptive Technology Award at the Grodins Biomedical Engineering Research Symposium
Mexican National Council for Science and Technology
2017-2021 | Fellowship
USC Graduate School
2017-2019 | Fellowship
USC Viterbi School of Engineering and National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
2016 | Joint Travel Award
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2025 | Trojan Spirit Award
University of Southern California
2025 | The Order of Arête
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2024 | AOTA Chan Student Leadership Award
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2023-2024 | OTAC Chan Student Leadership Award
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2023 | Lily Thye Leadership Scholarship
Julie McLaughlin Gray PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
2026 | International Service Award
USC Office of the Provost
2019 | USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students
American Occupational Therapy Association
2015 | Roster of Fellows
Ling Yu (Elena) Meng OTD, OTR/L, BCP ⟩
McGill University
2016 | Edith Aston-McCrimmon Professionalism Award
Stacey Morikawa OTD, OTR/L, CLT ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
2022 | Distinguished Fieldwork Educator Award
Bonnie Nakasuji OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
2017 | International Service Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
2015 | Roster of Fellows
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2012 | Award of Excellence
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2012 | Entrepreneur Award
California Foundation for Occupational Therapy
2009 | Humanitarian Award
University of Southern California
2007 | Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2005 | Fieldwork Educator Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
1999 – 2002 | Service Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
1996 – 1999 | Service Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
2024 | International Service Award
Bobbi Pineda PhD, OTR/L, CNT ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2024 | Academy of Research
Pi Theta Epsilon
2023 | Honorary Member
University of Florida
2023 | Outstanding Alumni Award for Community Impact
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
2020 | Innovation Award
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
2020 | Impact Award
University of Missouri at St. Louis, Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) Program
2019 | Mentor Award
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2018 | Patricia Buehler Legacy Award for Clinical Innovation
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2018 | A. Jean Ayres Award
National Association of Neonatal Therapists
2017 | Award for Research Excellence
National Institute of Health
2014 | CORRT Research Award
Deborah Pitts PhD, OTR/L, BCMH, CPRP, FAOTA ⟩
USC Office of the Provost
2026 | USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Faculty, Postdoctoral Scholars, Medical Residents, and Fellows
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2024 | President’s Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
2019 | Roster of Fellows
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2017 | Award of Excellence
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2011 | Occupational Therapy Practice Award
Beth Pyatak PhD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2026 | Interprofessional Collaboration Award
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2023 | Mid-Career Research Excellence Award
USC Office of the Provost
2021 | USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students
American Occupational Therapy Association
2020 | Roster of Fellows
Society of Behavioral Medicine
2018 | Citation Abstract Winner - 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2015 | Elite Reviewer
Society of Behavioral Medicine
2013 | Citation Abstract Winner - 35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions
NIH Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research
2012-2014, 2014-2016 | Scholar
Samia Rafeedie OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTA ⟩
USC Office of the Provost
2025 | USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students
American Occupational Therapy Association
2024 | Roster of Fellows
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2017 | Vision Award to the Centennial Float Committee
American Occupational Therapy Association
2015 | Service Commendation for AOTA Advisor, Coding Project
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2012 | Janice Matsutsuyu Outstanding Service Award
USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2005 | Outstanding Contribution in the Role of Teaching Assistant
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2023 | Margaret S. Rood Award for Professional Promise
Chantelle Rice Collins OTD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
2025 | Roster of Fellows
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2015 | Occupational Therapy Practice Award
Jhennylyn (Jhenny) Rivera-Villano OTD, OTR/L ⟩
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2025 | Spirit of Occupational Therapy Award
California Foundation for Occupational Therapy
2025 | Janice Matsutsuyu Scholarship
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2025 | Outstanding Contribution in the Role of Teaching Assistant
Loma Linda University, School of Allied Health
2021 | Dean’s Award
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2020 | Spirit of Occupational Therapy Award
Pamela Roberts PhD, MSHA, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
2026 | Award of Merit
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2025 | Service Commendation for ACRM Leadership & Research Mentoring Program Facilitator
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2025 | Service Commendation for ACRM Mentoring Program-Leadership Program
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2025 | Service Commendation for ACRM Nominating Committee
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2025 | Distinguished Member Award
Select Medical
2023 | Living the Select Medical Way for Exemplifying Our Core Values
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2023 | 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
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2019 | Making Waves in Science
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2019 | Inaugural Outstanding Reviewer Award
Washington University in St. Louis
2018 | Distinguished OT Program Alumni Award and Invited Keynote Speaker for Centennial Celebration of Occupational Therapy
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2017 | Medical Education Award
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2017 | Employee Engagement Survey Recognition
California Hospital Association
2015 | Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Journal
2014 | Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Contribution to the Quality of the Journal
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Journal
2014 | Outstanding Contribution to the Quality of the Journal Certificate of Excellence
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2012-2024 | 30 Certificates of Appreciation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Journal
2012-2013 | Certificate of Appreciation for Peer Review of Manuscripts
American Occupational Therapy Association
2012 | Lindy Boggs Health Care Advocacy Award
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2011 | Friends of Nursing Award
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2007 | President’s Award for Outstanding Quality and Performance
California Hospital Association
2007 | Dedicated Service Award to the Board of Trustees
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2006-2014 | 5 Certificates of Appreciation
California Hospital Association
2006-2007 | Outstanding Services Award for Role of Chair of the Board of Directors for Center for Medical Rehabilitation Services
California Rehabilitation Association
2006 | Distinguished Service Award
Service Commendations
2004-2025 | 33 separate commendations
American Occupational Therapy Association
2004 | Roster of Fellows
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2004 | Award of Excellence
California Rehabilitation Association
2004 | CRA and Western Alliance for Rehabilitation Acknowledgement for Dedication and Invaluable Service
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2002-2009 | Certificates of Appreciation
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2002 | Certificate of Excellence
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2000 | Joblin Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, International
2000 | Most Surveys Conducted during Intern Year
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, International
1999 | Outstanding Report Writer
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
1999 | Certificate of Merit Award, Multidisciplinary Medical Record Review Team
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
1997-2014 | 15 Standing Ovation Awards
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
1996-2002 | CALS Awards
California State University, Northridge
1994 | Award of Academic Excellence
Shawn C. Roll PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA, FAIUM ⟩
USC Office of the Provost
2026 | USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
2024 | Distinguished Sonographer Award
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2021 | Academy of Research
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
2019 | Fellow
American Occupational Therapy Association
2015 | Roster of Fellows
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
2009, 2024 | Kenneth R. Gottesfeld Award
Stacey L. Schepens Niemiec PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC ⟩
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2024 | Community Award: Integrity
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
2023 | Most-Outside-the-Box Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
2022 | Cordelia Myers Best Article Award for Long-Term Follow-Up of a Lifestyle Intervention for Late-Midlife, Rural-Dwelling Latinos in Primary Care
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
2019 – 2021 | Emerging Scholar
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
2020 | Early Career Investigator’s Award
International Conference on Aging in Americas
2017 | Emerging Scholar
NIH Mobile Health (mHealth) Training Institute
2016 | Awardee
Alix G. Sleight PhD, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Association
2026 | Roster of Fellows
National Cancer Institute
2023 | NIH Loan Repayment Program Award
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2022 | Cancer Prevention and Control Program Development Award
Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health, Beta Lambda Chapter
2018 | Inductee
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2017 | Elizabeth June Yerxa Research Award for Outstanding Dissertation
Nova Southeastern University
2020 | President’s Faculty Research and Development Grant
Lawrence Stevenson OTD, OTR/L ⟩
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2022 | Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award
Shelby Surfas OTD, OTR/L, BCP ⟩
USC UCEDD at CHLA
2013 | Employee of the Year, (COLLABORATION)
University of Southern California
2005 | Amy Ross Health Science Scholarship Award
University of Southern California
2004 | Distinguished Contribution to Research in OS/OT
American Occupational Therapy Association
2026 | Roster of Fellows
Lisa A. Test OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2025 | Luella Grangaard Political Action Award
American Occupational Therapy Association
2021 | Roster of Fellows
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2018, 2024 | President’s Award
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2015 | Lifetime Achievement Award
University of Southern California
2014 | Widney Alumni House Award
USC Department of Occupational Therapy
1986 | Alumni Award
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2025 | Community Award: Innovation
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
2023 | Best Design Award
Ashley Uyeshiro Simon OTD, OTR/L, LRC ⟩
USC Office of the Provost
2026 | USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Undergraduate Students
University of Southern California
2021 | Distinguished Faculty Service Award
Douglas Vanderbilt MD, MS, MBA ⟩
Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
2025 | Elected Board of Directors
Jamie Wilcox OTD, MPH, OTR/L ⟩
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
2021 | Innovation Award
University of Southern California
2017 – 2021 | Magna Cum Laude, USC Renaissance Scholar
Columbia University
2021 | Joan Bozuwa Award for Integrity, Creativity and Leadership
Columbia University
2020 | Feldberg Merit Scholarship
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2020 | Lisa Marie Bucher Award
University of Southern California
2020 | The Order of Arête
University of Southern California
2016 | Phi Beta Kappa
American Occupational Therapy Association
1988 | Roster of Fellows
Post-Doctoral Scholars Awards
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Fellowship, Health Policy Research Scholar | 2018–2022
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
CCLN Black Women’s Leadership | 2018–2021
UCLA
Eugene V. Cota-Robles Fellowship | 2017–2022
NIH Loan Repayment Program for Health Disparities Research
Scholar | 2025-2027
Washington University in St. Louis
McDonnell International Scholars Academy | 2019-2023
U.S. Department of State
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award | 2011-2013
Student Awards
Yousef R. E. Babish BScOT, BLS, YMHFA ⟩
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Co-recipient of the Best Poster Award at the 17th Annual Herman Ostrow Research Day | 2025
Bethlehem University
Certificate of Excellence for Highest GPA in Class | 2023
Bethlehem University’s Higher Education Representatives in the USA
Dr. Marcello and Mrs. Martine Bisotti Annual Scholarship Recipient | 2020–2023
Bethlehem University
Certificate of Excellence for Highest GPA in Class | 2022
Bethlehem University
Honorary Shield of Service Award for Class Representation | 2021
TechStars and USC Startup Accelerator Hackathon
Pitch competition: Second place | 2024
Global Health Practitioner’s Conference by CORE Group
Pitch proposal finalist (HABIT intervention program for tackling antimicrobial resistance in South Asia) | 2021
Dais India
Young Indian Innovator Award for contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals | 2021
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Dr. Mary Varghese Honor for Academic Achievement | 2021
IBRO and Dana Foundation’s Brain Awareness Week
Case Study competition: 2nd prize | 2020
Christian Medical College’s National Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Oral presentation: Bronze medal | 2019
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Research Distinction Award | 2023
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Library Research Award Honorable Mention | 2022
Psi Chi International Honor Society
2021–22 Mamie Phipps Clark Diversity Research Grant | 2022
University of Southern California
Diversity, Inclusion, Access Jumpstart Award | 2020
Marshae Franklin OTD, MSOT, OTR/L ⟩
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Dr. Gary Kielhofner Doctoral Research Scholarship in Occupational Therapy | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy | 2021
Washington University in St. Louis
Conceptual and Methodological (CAM) Review Grant | 2023
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry and USC Graduate School
Joint Fellowship Award | 2022
USC Graduate School
Provost Fellowship Top Off Award | 2022
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Research and Creative Works Symposium
26th Annual Student Research & Creative Works CSUNposium First Place Winner — Poster Presentation | 2022
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Health and Human Development Scholarships in Kinesiology
Outstanding Graduate Leadership Award in Kinesiology | 2022
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Division of Academic Affairs
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
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Kenneth R. Gottesfeld Award | 2024
Society for the Study of Occupation: USA
Best Student Poster Award | 2024
USC Graduate School
Provost Fellowship Top Off Award | 2023
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Margaret S. Rood Dissertation | 2024
University of Southern California
Diversity, Inclusion, and Access Jumpstart Mentorship | 2024
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Research Day Student Speaker | 2023
USC Graduate School
Funded Fellows Research | 2022
Society of Behavioral Medicine
WW Diversity Rising Stars - Baltimore | 2021
California State University
Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program Fellowship | 2021
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Joint Fellowship | 2021
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Lowell Overton Community Service | 2021
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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
University of Southern California
Diversity, Inclusion, Access Jumpstart Stipend | 2020
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Disability Resource Center
Access disABILITY and Alliance Scholarship | 2020
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter
Balanced Leader Scholarship | 2020
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Office of Undergraduate Research Conference | 2020
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
CPP Middle Class Scholarship | 2019
International Society for Autism Research
Autistic Researcher Award | 2023
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Lisa A. Test Scholarship | 2022
Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Occupational Therapy
Excellence in Student Research Award | 2019
Regional Research Institute at Portland State University
Founding Member of the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) Center for Excellence Award | 2015
Staff Awards
National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
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
Jeanine Blanchard PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC ⟩
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Community Award: Integrity | 2025
Bethany A. Gruskin PhD, MSOT, OTR/L ⟩
Pennsylvania State University, College of Health and Human Development, Alumni Society
Emerging Professional Undergraduate Award | 2026
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Elizabeth June Yerxa Award | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Mark and Semira Moshayedi Innovation Award: 1st Place | 2022
University of New England
Clarion Case Competition: 1st Place | 2020
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Community Award: Collaboration | 2024
CASE District VII
Gold Award of Excellence for USC Chan Lookbook: A Shared Purpose | 2020
Education Digital Marketing Awards
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
Annual Educational Advertising Awards
Merit Recognition for Graduate School External Publications | 2012
Jackie Mardirossian MA, COTA/L, ROH ⟩
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Team All-Star Award (with John Wolcott, Peter Wittrock, and John Llenares) | 2014
University of Southern California
Staff Monthly Recognition Award | 2005
American Occupational Therapy Association
Terry Brittell OTA/OT Partnership Award (with David Leary) | 2004
American Occupational Therapy Association
Roster of Honor | 2003
Occupational Therapy Association of California
COTA/OTR Partnership Award (with Renee Soderlund) | 1997
Occupational Therapy Association of California
COTA Honorary Award | 1996
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Community Award: Compassion | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Community Award: Distinction | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Community Award: Collaboration | 2025
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