Dr. Carol Lambdin-Pattavina has been a licensed occupational therapist for over 20 years. Her primary clinical focus is adolescent and adult mental health. She has spearheaded the development of several community-based programs including: a supported employment program for community dwelling adults, a computer training program for those with chronic mental health challenges and a sensory-based program for adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral challenges resulting from developmental and acute trauma. Her research interests include community, occupation-based interventions for marginalized individuals, the scholarship of teaching and learning and inter-professional education.