Beyond the Clinical Ladder Expanding Your Career Pathways
Upon registration you will receive the Zoom link and a calendar invite. Registration is limited and this session will be recorded. CE credits are not offered for this series.
Beyond the clinical ladder: Expanding your career pathways
Leadership opportunities in healthcare and other professions extend far beyond traditional clinical roles. In this session, explore a variety of career paths where you can make an impact, including education, research, consulting, entrepreneurship, and professional association leadership. Hear how professionals have applied their skills in different settings, discover new ways to grow your influence, and learn how to identify opportunities that align with your interests and career goals. Whether you're considering your next step or simply exploring what's possible, this session will broaden your view of leadership and professional growth.
Session Speaker: Wendy Hildenbrand. PhD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
Exploring new paths to leadership
Discover leadership opportunities beyond traditional clinical roles, including education, research, consulting, entrepreneurship, and professional association leadership.
- Explore diverse career pathways within occupational therapy.
- Identify leadership opportunities aligned with personal strengths and interests.
- Create a roadmap for continued professional growth.
Session Speaker
Wendy Hildenbrand, PhD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 1989, a Master of Public Health in 2002, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration in 2016 all from the University of Kansas.
Dr. Hildenbrand’s practice experience includes work in mental health settings for more than a decade, school-based practice, and population and community health contexts. Her professional expertise includes leadership development, professional formation, policy development and implementation, advocacy, public health, and building bridges between policy and practice.
Dr. Hildenbrand is a former President of AOTA.
BOLD Conversations
BOLD Conversations are monthly virtual gatherings designed for AOTA members to connect, engage, and learn in a welcoming and inclusive space. As part of AOTA’s Belonging, Opportunities, Leadership Development (BOLD) initiative, these sessions support the Association’s commitment to expanding equitable access, fostering inclusive leadership, and increasing professional visibility across the occupational therapy community. Please note: BOLD Conversations are offered as community engagement opportunities and are not eligible for CE credit.