Name and Contact
Lori Patria, MS, OTR/L
Email: Loripatria@gmail.com
Training and Advanced Certifications
Towson University BS Occupational Therapy (1989)
McDaniel College MS Curriculum and Instruction (2005)
University of Maryland Global Campus: MSHA Student (current)
Area(s) of Expertise
Management, Leadership, Program Development
Adapted Sports
Spinal Cord Injury
Animal Assisted Therapy
Awards and Honors
Roster of Merit – Maryland Occupational Therapy Association (2015)
Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year – Community College of Baltimore County (2013)
Leadership Accomplishments
Director of Therapy Services – University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute (2007-present)
Maryland Occupational Therapy Association: Treasurer (2015-2018); President Elect (2019); President (2020-present)
American Occupational Therapy Association – Physical Disability Special Interest Section – Communication Liaison, 2002-2008
American Occupational Therapy Association Representative for VA, APTA, ARN, AOTA task force on therapeutic use of patient handling equipment, 2007
American Occupational Therapy Association- Local Conference Committee Accessibility Chairperson, 2014
Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities – Baltimore: Hospital Partnership Chairperson, 2015-2018
Leadership Passions
Program Development
Mentorship
Adapted Sports: Wheelchair Rugby
OT Education
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