Dayle Mari Tada

Dayle Mari Tada, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, is an Assistant Professor and Director of Fieldwork Education in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Hawai'i Pacific University's Graduate College of Health Sciences. She plays a key role in the university's inaugural Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, contributing to the growth of the profession in Hawai‘i.

Her professional background spans over two decades in clinical occupational therapy, primarily in acute care settings. She is also co-owner of an outpatient therapy clinic with her husband, a physical therapist, maintaining active clinical engagement alongside her academic responsibilities.

• OTD – Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions
• MOT – University of Puget Sound
• BS – Oregon State University

Dr. Tada’s research and professional interests center on occupational therapy education, clinical training, fieldwork coordination, and expanding therapy services in Hawai‘i. Her work bridges academic instruction with real-world clinical application.

Though no publications are listed in the provided text, her career trajectory reflects a strong commitment to advancing occupational therapy through education and practice leadership.

She has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards or honors in the provided content.

Dr. Tada advises and mentors students within the OTD program, particularly through fieldwork education, though specific names of advisees are not listed. There is no mention of research grants or funded projects in the available information.

She is part of the founding academic team of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at HPU, working closely with colleagues to develop curriculum and clinical partnerships across Hawai‘i.