Arameh Anvarizadeh

Professor Arameh Anvarizadeh, PhD, is a Clinical Professor at the University of Southern California's Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. As a pioneering leader in occupational therapy, she holds key roles including Vice President of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and chairs the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD). She is the youngest African American/Iranian woman to achieve AOTA's vice presidency and the first woman of color inducted into AOTA's Roster of Fellows.

• Leadership: AOTA Credential Review & Accountability Committee Chair
• Advocacy: OTAC Government Affairs Committee Member
• Contributions: Developed COTAD's Ignite Series & Toolkit

Her work focuses on advancing equity through professional education reforms, diversity initiatives, and anti-oppression practices. Recognized nationally/internationally for presentations at WFOT Congress and AOTA conferences.