Toni Solaru, MS, OTD, OTR/L, QMHP: OT in Culturally Relevant Care & Training

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_NationalWebsite: www.diverse-ot.comEmail: [email protected]: Diverse-OT NationalPhoenix's Insta: @Pheenie.The.Weenie Toni Solaru Digital PortfolioDiverse-OT CE Events! March 22: Solidarity & Solutions: Moving OT Education & Practice ForwardMarch 26: Reading for the RevolutionRAYO CO-OP  www.rayoco-op.orgMockingbird 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 [email protected] or DM via Instagram @transitionsotTHANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues!Full Episodes and Q & A only available at:https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-seriesSign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREE Updated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settingshttps://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsotFor Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewformBIG THANKS to our sponsors Picmonic & TruelearnUSE DISCOUNT CODE “TransitionsOT” to Score 20% OFF Your Membership Today!Happy Listening Friends!Big OT Love!All views are mine and guests' own.