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About the Leadership Institute – Connect. Reflect. Lead.
Mentees & Mentors: Take the Leadership Journey Together!
Applications are open for OTAC's second Leadership Institute cohort. In this unique opportunity, mentees and mentors will take the leadership journey together to connect, reflect, grow, AND lead as occupational therapy professionals. Mentors will receive complimentary participation. Apply by June 30, 2025. Notifications will be sent by August 18, 2025. This is a hybrid experience with the in-person Orientation at the OTAC Annual Conference & Innovation Expo in November 2025. This is an OTAC member-only benefit.
Occupational therapy practitioners who engage in doing, being, and becoming occupational leaders can help our profession -- and themselves -- flourish in the future. Over the course of several months, participants will examine leadership topics through didactic modules, engage in live meetings with professional leaders, and receive mentorship.
Applications are being accepted for mentees and mentors who want to participate in the program. APPLY HERE!
Learn more about the Leadership Institute. Watch this 23-minute webinar. Access the PowerPoint.
About the Program. Eligible for PDUs.
It’s hybrid. Orientation and the Cohort Share Mixer at the Annual Conference are in person, but modules are virtual! (There may be accommodations if mentees/mentors cannot participate in person.)
What are the module topics?
November 2025 - Pre-Institute Launch/Orientation/Share & Learn Mixer (In-person or Virtual Option; 6 hours)
December 2025 - Module 1 (Dec. to Feb.) - Identify Baseline and Goals (Virtual)
February 2026 - Module 2 (Feb. to May) - Benefits of Vulnerability and Core Value Knowledge (Virtual)
May 2026 - Module 3 (May to Aug.) - Communications Skills (Virtual)
August 2026 - Module (Aug. to Oct.) - From Planning to Action (Virtual)
November 2026 - Cohort Share & Learn Mixer at the OTAC Annual Conference (In-person or Virtual Option)
About the Module Format. Each module will have four to six hours of work: pre-work (reading, podcast, TED talks, etc.), live meetings, and self-reflection between the mentees and mentors.
About the Mentee/Mentor Relationship. Mentees and mentors will communicate to schedule their meetings and learn/process Institute content together. Mentors will receive agenda templates for each session to support the process.
Who should apply? Occupational therapy practitioners in any practice area at all levels of experience are welcome to apply. Seasoned practitioners are encouraged to apply to be a mentor and participate for free!
What is the commitment? The commitment will be approximately 20 hours in total over one year, including a blend of asynchronous reading and reflection and six synchronous meetings.
When will the Institute take place? The institute will kick off at the OTAC Annual Conference & Innovation Expo in November 2025 and conclude one year later at the 2026 Annual Conference & Innovation Expo.
What is the format? The program modules will be virtual. The curriculum will consist of a kick-off, four modules, mentor-mentee meetings, and a share-and-learn mixer.
Why should I participate? Earn PDUs while working on your personal and professional development and networking with colleagues!
How can I apply? Please complete the application using the link below by June 30, 2025. Applying by April 30, 2025, will earn you a discount.
Tuition | Each cohort is limited to 10 teams of 1 mentee/1 mentor
OT/OTA
OT/OTA New Careerist (1-3 years in practice)
MENTEES
Regular (by 6/30/25)
Early Discount (by 4/30/25)
MENTORS
$200
$160
No fee
$175
$140
No fee
Early Discounted Deadline April 30, 2025 | Regular Rate Deadline June 30, 2025 Link to google form application: https://forms.gle/rKo6imEk4fj8dtvr5
The application to participate as a mentor or mentee includes questions about professional designation (OTR/L, COTA), years in practice, leadership goals, a leader who motivates you, current role and practice in OT, values you hope to share with your mentor/mentee, and preferred communication style. The application must be completed in a single sitting and must be completed no later than June 30, 2025. The early application deadline of April 30, 2025, offers a 20% discount.
