John Luna

Name and Contact

• John S. Luna, OTR, OTD

• Email: johnlunaotr@gmail.com 

Training and Advanced Certifications

• SIPT Certified

• Advanced Training in Pediatric NDT

Area(s) of Expertise

• Children and Youth 

• Clinical Leadership 

• Legislative Policy & Advocacy

• Simulation-Based Education

Awards and Honors

• Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Health Profession (August 2021)

• Occupational Therapist of the Year, Texas Occupational Therapy Association (November 3, 2018)

• Innovation in Teaching, UTRGV College of Health Affairs (August 23, 2018)

• Clinical Education Excellence Awards, South Texas College (June 30, 2007)

Leadership Accomplishments and Passions

• Clinical Director for Outpatient pediatric clinics (2009-2017)

• Co-Author An Occupational Therapist Guide to School Based Practice 

• President of the Texas Occupational Therapy Association (2024-present)

• Board Member for TODOS (2017-present)

• Program Coordinator for the OTD program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (2022-present)

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