Sheri Montgomery

Sheri Montgomery is a Clinical Professor at Hanover College's Occupational Therapy Department, specializing in clinical education, pediatric therapy, and healthcare policy. She has held leadership roles including AOTA Board Director (2017–2020) and Wyoming Occupational Therapy Association President (multiple terms). Her work focuses on advancing occupational therapy through policy advocacy, simulation-based clinical training, and improving outcomes for children with disabilities.

Her research emphasizes leadership development in occupational therapy, digital clinical simulations for fieldwork, and interventions for children with conditions like autism and hemiplegia. She has contributed to legislative efforts to expand Medicaid coverage for occupational therapy in Wyoming and maintains active roles in professional organizations like AOTA and FOTA.

• Key roles: AOTA Fieldwork Educator Certification Course Instructor (2015–present), URLEND Participant (2012–2013)
• Policy advocacy: Wyoming Medicaid independence provision (2003, 2005, 2010)
• Community initiatives: Camp Carpe Diem (2006–2012), Wyoming Blind and Deaf Clinic assessments (1995–2012)

Her presentations span topics from simulation in healthcare education to fine motor skill interventions in preschoolers. She has maintained continuous involvement in occupational therapy education and policy since the 1980s.