In this episode, UCA OTD students tackle diversity, cultural humility, and generational awareness in occupational therapy. Joined by Dr. Letitia Gaither-Davis (Therapeutic Focus), they discuss:Why there are no occupations without culture and how humility deepens client careWhat generational trends reveal about leadership, motivation, and work–life balanceHow inclusive practice shapes access within the Iron Triangle of healthcareThrough personal stories, fieldwork examples, and a few powerful one-liners, this episode invites you to reflect, self-check, and lead with empathy in every space you enter.ReferencesAgner, J. (2020). Moving from cultural competence to cultural humility in occupational therapy: A paradigm shift. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(4).https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.038067Banks, T. M. (2022). Leading the OT profession toward diversity, equity, and inclusion: Let’s talk academia. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(Supplement 1).https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.76s1-po71Boyle, C. J., Gonyeau, M., Flowers, S. K., Hritcko, P., Taheri, R., & Prabhu, S. (2018). Adapting Leadership Styles to Reflect Generational Differences in the Academy. American journal of pharmaceutical education, 82(6), 6886. https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe6886Brown, K., Lamont, A., Do, A., & Schoessow, K. (2021). Increasing racial and ethnic diversity in occupational therapy education: The role of Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) standards. American Journal of Occupational Therapy,75(3), 1–6. https://doi-org.ucark.idm.oclc.org/10.5014/ajot.2021.047746Brandenburg, M., Anvarezade, A., Cheng, N., & Lyons, V. (Hosts) (2025, March 9). Celebrating National Black History Month and Women’s History Month - First voices, future paths:Advancing health equity and leadership in occupational therapy [Audio podcast episode]. In AOTA Podcast. American Occupational Therapy Association.Brandenburg, M., & Deforge, M. (Hosts). (2024, November 25). OT for Native Americans [Audio podcast episode]. In AOTA Podcast. American Occupational Therapy Association.Dunbar-Smalley, S. (2022). A Note on Antiracist Leadership. In An Occupational Perspective on Leadership (3rd ed., pp. 271–272). essay. Retrieved fromhttps://uca-bookshelf.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781040142226.Kitchens, R. (2024, June 1). Impact of DEIJAB legislation on occupational therapy education. Aota.org.https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2024/dei-impact-of-deijab-legislation-on-occupational-therapy-educationKokorelias, K. M., Wu, V., Colquhoun, H., Sangrar, R., Wijekoon, S., Nelson, M. L., Assaf, H., Ramachandran, M., & Singh, H. (2025). Cultural humility practices in occupational therapy services: A scoping review. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79(2). https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.050738Korhonen, V. (2025). U.S. population by generation and race 2023. Statista.https://www.statista.com/statistics/206969/race-and-ethnicity-in-the-us-by-generation/Lugo-Candelas, C., Polanco-Roman, L., & Duarte, C. S. (2021). Intergenerational Effects of Racism: Can Psychiatry and Psychology Make a Difference for Future Generations?. JAMA psychiatry, 78(10), 1065–1066. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2021.1852Occupational therapy’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. (2020). The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(Supplement 3).https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74s3002The Oxford Review. (n.d.). Generational diversity - Definition and explanation.https://oxford-review.com/the-oxford-review-dei-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dictionary/generational-equity-definition-and-explanation/Stubbe, D. E. (2020). Practicing cultural competence and cultural humility in the care of diverse patients. Focus, 18(1), 49–51. https://doi.

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