MU COTAD Chapter

Congratulations to our new MU COTAD Chapter Executive Board for the 24-25 academic year!

Last day to submit interest for the MU COTAD Chapter Executive Board! Send us an email at [email protected].

There is still time! ⌚️ Don't forget to send the email of your interest in joining the MU COTAD Chapter Executive Board. DUE March 8th! 📆

It's time! Interested in applying for a position on the executive board of the MU COTAD Chapter? Email your position interest to [email protected]. Interest DUE by March 8th! 💙🖤🤍

Please join us this Thursday for a Q&A session about fieldwork. We will be hearing from our 3rd year OTD students on their personal experiences from fieldwork.

Please bring any questions or concerns you may have.

To celebrate Black History Month, we would like to highlight the African American students and faculty within the MU OT Program. Meet our 1st year students!

To celebrate Black History Month, we would like to highlight the African American students and faculty within the MU OT Program. Meet our MU COTAD Chapter faculty liaison and 2nd year students!

To celebrate Black History Month, we would like to highlight the African American students and faculty within the MU OT Program.

As Native American History Month comes to an end, we want to highlight the Native American students within the OT cohorts.

We are more than halfway through the month of November which means you still have time to donate to our clothing drive and toy drive! Find the appropriate boxes around the McLean Health Sciences Building!

Meet our Communication Coordinator!

My name is Lexus Freeman, I am from Robeson County, North Carolina. I am a member of the Lumbee Tribe, which is the largest Native American tribe east of the Mississippi River. I joined COTAD to help create a safe space for all my peers and future clients to express all topics and concerns while promoting justice, equity, and inclusion.

Join us on tomorrow!

Did you know that we have two drives going this month? If you have any clothes or toys for donation, please consider donating! You can find the appropriate boxes around the McLean Health Sciences building!

Last week, our MU COTAD Chapter hosted a Women’s Reproductive Health Event that focused on educating and promoting more information about women's health. Thank you to everyone who attended our event!

Meet our chapter Treasurer, Alexus Alston!

Alexus is from Broadway, North Carolina. Growing up, Alexus wanted to be a physical therapist until she learned about occupational therapy.

Why Alexus joined COTAD: On our journey to becoming occupational therapists and even after, we will all encounter individuals from various backgrounds and upbringings different from our own. Being a part of COTAD presents me with the opportunity to enhance my knowledge of multiple cultures, ethnicities, and essential topics, which will help me promote justice, inclusivity, diversity, and equity as I encounter such individuals.

Please join us next Tuesday to discuss women's reproductive health! We hope to see you there.

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day. Today
we honor the rich culture and histories of Native Americans across the 'country!

Last day to join COTAD! Dues are $10. We accept Cash or Venmo.

If using Venmo follow the instructions listed below:
1. Send funds to
2. Put in the description the following information
☑️ Dues
☑️ MU COTAD Chapter
☑️ AG0240

Yesterday, we sponsored our first year OTD students as they presented their posters on their research interests related to justice, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion. They put in hard work and shared great knowledge to those who came by!

Thanks to Dr. Amy Haynes for including us in this event and to all the first year students who gave great presentations!

Meet our chapter Service Chair, Morgan!

Morgan is from South Mills, NC. She is passionate about making the world a better place and making a positive impact on the people she encounters.

Morgan joined COTAD to help change the perception of COTAD membership and bring light to the field of occupational therapy!

Join us today!

Meet our chapter Representative, Tlejah!

Tlejah is from Kinston, NC. A fun fact about Tlejah is that she received her Phlebotomy Technician Certification before entering the MUOTD program. Tlejah joined COTAD because her mission as a future occupational therapist is to treat everyone who crosses her path with inclusion and equity.

“COTAD will give me the opportunity to enhance my knowledge, skills and promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the community.”

Follow us for a sneak peak at our programming topics we are covering this Fall!

Join MU COTAD Chapter for the 23-24 school year! If our goals and mission speak to you, here are some other great reasons to add to your list!

Sign up outside Professor Myers office 206F or by emailing [email protected].

If using Venmo follow the steps below:
1. Send funds to
2. Put in the description the following information
☑️ Dues
☑️ MU COTAD Chapter
☑️ AG0240

MU COTAD Chapter's initiatives include all levels and forms of diversity. Although we can't tackle all at the same time, we work toward impactful change and growth efficiently. If you want to be apart of these iniatives, join COTAD!

📋 You can sign up outside of Professor Myers Office - 206F OR by emailing us at [email protected].

💙We would love to create change with you!

Please join us next Tuesday to learn more about upcoming events and how to get involved.

Our goals help define what we want to accomplish on campus. If these goals speak to you and you want to be a part of effective change, join COTAD. We are an organization open to everyone!

Connect with us at [email protected]!

Meet our Co-Chair, Sherelle!

Sherelle is from Kansas City, Missouri. A fun fact about Sherelle is that she is a 1st Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, and her nickname was the Headhunter. Sherelle joined COTAD to encourage people to treat everyone with respect and dignity with the understanding that we all come from different cultures, walks of life, and experiences.