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March 17, 2025 44 mins

In this episode, we will learn from, Adeola (Toni) Solaru, MS, OTD, OTR/L, QMHP (they/them). Toni is a community-based mental health occupational therapist and clinical assistant professor working in Chicago, IL. Driven by justice and inclusion, Toni is dedicated to providing equitable services to meet the diverse needs of their students and clients. In addition to their role as a professor and clinician, Toni is the co-founder and chair of Diverse-OT National. Diverse-OT is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that aims to advance the OT profession’s cultural climate by increasing student knowledge of culturally responsive practice and works to support underrepresented students of color. Toni received their Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology from Ohio State University, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and Occupational Doctorate from Columbia University. Toni is passionate about delivering high-quality and culturally relevant client-centered services, health equity and justice, and assisting clients to achieve their personal goals.

Contact & Resources:

Instagram: @tonisolaru & @DiverseOT_National

Website: www.diverse-ot.com

Email: info@diverse-ot.com

LinkedIn: Diverse-OT National

Phoenix's Insta: @Pheenie.The.Weenie 

Toni Solaru Digital Portfolio

Diverse-OT CE Events! 

March 22: Solidarity & Solutions: Moving OT Education & Practice Forward

March 26: Reading for the Revolution

RAYO CO-OP  www.rayoco-op.org

Mockingbird Incubator website - https://www.mockingbirdincubator.org/

SCORE website - https://www.score.org/

Where Are All the Black OTs - Sign up [www.givebutter.com/diverseot]

Reading for the Revolution - [www.givebutter.com/readingrevolution]

General Fundraising Campaign [www.givebutter.com/diverseot]

As always, I welcome feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot

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