About the Lectureship

The Vanderkooi Endowed Lectureship was established in 1994 to honor the first program director of occupational therapy at Texas Woman's University, Fanny B. Vanderkooi. It celebrates the School of Occupational Therapy's legacy of commitment to vision, professional values, and leadership development in occupational therapy education, practice, and research. The event is typically attended by more than 250 occupational therapy professionals, inclusive of students.

Join us for career insights including:

• Expert Insights- Douglene Jackson is a world-renowned speaker, trainer, researcher, author, leader and advocate who is committed to leadership, mentoring, and voulenteerting
• Engaging Panel Discussion- Listen to thought-provoking discussions by a panel of OT experts
• Networking Oppertunities- Connectn with local OT clinicians and students to expand your professional circle
• Professional Growth- New in 2026- Clinicians can receive a certificate for contact hours that they can submit for continuing education credits

Included

Admission is free. Register to save your spot. Free parking is located in the garage next to the TWU T. Boone Pickens Institute off Health Sciences- Dallas Center. Light refreshments will be served at the reception following the event. 

Schedule

12:30pm Check-in begins
1:00pm Program begins
2:30pm Panel discussion
4:30pm Light reception following event
5:00pm TWU OT alumni event