Inside AOTA INSPIRE 2025

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Explore Why AOTA INSPIRE 2025 in Philadelphia is a Must-Attend Event for Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Students

Join us for an inside look at what makes AOTA INSPIRE | 2025 Annual Conference & Expo, April 3-5, a unique and unmissable experience. Hear from our 2025 Local Conference Committee Chair as she shares her favorite highlights, why she returns each year to AOTA INSPIRE, and how the conference continues to shape her practice and client care.

Leslie Jones, Director of Meetings and Events, will guide you through this year’s education program, featuring practical strategies and fresh perspectives to enhance your work with clients. Whether you’re still weighing your options or already registered, this webinar will help you see how AOTA INSPIRE 2025 can elevate your practice. Submit your questions in advance or bring them live— this is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and see how AOTA INSPIRE 2025 can enhance your practice and client outcomes.

Speakers

Leslie Jones

Leslie Jones is the Director, Meetings and Events at AOTA and oversees the event strategy for the organization. She has more than 20 years’ experience working with associations including leading operations, certification, education, and conference programming. Leslie has worked for AOTA for more than 15 years including time with the accreditation and marketing and communication teams. She graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park with a degree in Journalism.

Paula McNamara

Paula McNamara, OTD, MS, OTR/L has been practicing in schools and community mental health for almost two decades. McNamara has served on the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Board for the last 10 years. She earned her master’s degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and her post-professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Chatham University.

As a transplant to Philadelphia (having lived in NC and CA), McNamara is excited to welcome practitioners and students to AOTA in Philadelphia and all that the city has to offer!