Moira Bushell

Name and Contact

• Moira P. Bushell, OTD, MEd, OTR/L, BCP
  Occupational Therapist, Exceptional Learners Collaborative, Buffalo Grove, Illinois

• Email: moira.bushell@gmail.com 

• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/moirabushell 

Training and Advanced Certifications

• AOTA Board Certification in Pediatrics (2021) 

• AOTA Mindful Path to Leadership Certificate (2021) 

• AOTA Autism Level 3 Certificate (2018) 

• AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program (2016) 

• Post Professional OTD, University of Illinois - Chicago (2015) 

Area(s) of Expertise

• School-Based Practice 

• Leadership 

• Fieldwork Education and New Practitioner Mentorship 

Awards and Honors

• Beatrice Wade Award for Excellence in Clinical Education – University of Illinois (2012) 

Leadership Accomplishments and Passions

• AOTA Volunteer Leadership Development Committee Chairperson (2022-present)

• AOTA Volunteer Leadership Development Committee Member (2019-2022)

• AOTA State Leaders in School Practice Community of Practice Facilitator (2021-present) ● ILOTA Director of Finance (2018-present) 

• ILOTA Director of Communications (2017-2018) 

• Sigma Kappa Sorority National Volunteer (2006 - present) 

• Access to administrative leadership for school-based practitioners 

• Knowledge and application of school law and policy to advance practice 

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