Marie-Christine Potvin

Marie-Christine Potvin is a Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University. She holds leadership roles including Director of the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, Director of the GOALS2 Program, and Coordinator of the Coaching in Context Advanced Practice Certificate. Her expertise spans occupational therapy education, coaching methodologies, and disability inclusion in academic settings.

Education:

• Post-Doc, University of Vermont
• PhD, Rehabilitation Sciences, McGill University
• MHS, Medical University of South Carolina
• BSc Occupational Therapy, McGill University

Research Interests: Focuses on leisure participation for individuals with autism, academic success for youth with disabilities, self-determination in families, inclusive education practices, and the efficacy of coaching in rehabilitation. Her work bridges occupational therapy with educational systems, emphasizing student-centered support and evidence-based interventions.

Publications Trends: Recent articles highlight coaching models in higher education, OT fieldwork experiences, and technology adoption in learning. Key themes include improving academic accessibility for students with disabilities and validating coaching fidelity in clinical settings.

Awards:

• 2022: AOTA Distinguished OT Educator Award
• 2020: Thomas Jefferson University Award for Mentoring
• 2010: Judith Kornbluth-Gelfand Pediatric Fellowship
• 2006: Vermont OTA Clinical Practice Award

Program Leadership: Spearheads initiatives like the GOALS2 program, which supports students with disabilities through OT-led coaching. Active in developing the Coaching in Context model, a framework adopted across rehabilitation contexts.