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The Michigan Occupational Therapy Association welcomes all therapists, assistants, students, and educators in the profession of occupational therapy to explore and enjoy this website.
Patients and their family members and advocates will find information about how the OT practitioners across the state can help them to participate fully and perform at the highest level within their personal life roles...truly living life to it's fullest!
As you use this site you will note that some areas are for members only. We wish to thank those members who have demonstrated their support for their profession and this association, which is the Voice of OT within the state of Michigan.
We hope that those who have not yet joined will take this opportunity to become a member of MiOTA. MiOTA is a voluntary professional association of occupational therapy practitioners who are dedicated to supporting the profession through advocacy and communication.
MiOTA Member Spotlight
LESLIE KAMIL, OT, MS, JD, FMiOTA
Leslie Kamil’s career spans more than 40 years, blending expertise in occupational therapy, education, and law. A 1971 graduate of Eastern Michigan University’s OT program, she went on to earn a Master of Science in Education from the University of Michigan in 1977 and a Juris Doctor from the Detroit College of Law in 1985. Her dedication to the profession was recognized in 1997 when she was named to the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association’s (MiOTA) Roster of Fellows.
Leslie began her professional journey at the University of Michigan Health System in 1972, working as a staff therapist before advancing to leadership roles, including Director of the Occupational Therapy Division and Director of the Center for Occupational Rehabilitation & Health. She was instrumental in opening several off-site OT clinics, launching a dysphagia program, and conducting pioneering ergonomic research with rural mail carriers. In 1992, she transitioned into healthcare law, serving as an attorney for the University of Michigan Health System before becoming its Compliance Officer and Deputy Compliance Officer from 2000 to 2018. One of her proudest accomplishments was co-founding the Health System Compliance Office, ensuring ethical and legal standards across the institution.
An educator at heart, Leslie served as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Michigan’s School of Nursing for nearly two decades and taught in Eastern Michigan University’s OT and Health Administration programs.
Beyond her professional roles, Leslie is deeply engaged in community service, serving on the boards of organizations: Lyla Spelbring Advisory Committee, Jon Onye Lockard Foundation, Jewish Family Services, Silver Club, Big Hearts for Seniors, Washtenaw Community College Women’s Council, and Friends of Michigan Medicine. She also writes for the Protectors of Equality in Government newsletter.. Remarkably, she still maintains active licenses in both occupational therapy and law, continuing her education in both fields. She also enjoys walking, and treasures time with family and friends
Leslie’s passion for OT began with a desire to help people gain independence and solve challenges. Her connection to MiOTA stretches back to the 1970s, when she contributed to the push for OT licensure in Michigan. She later served as Chairperson of the MiOTA Bylaws Committee from 2010 to 2016. For Leslie, MiOTA membership is essential to protecting the legal and ethical standing of the profession and advocating for reimbursement at both the state and federal levels. Her career stands as a testament to lifelong learning, leadership, and service, inspiring OTs to think beyond the clinic and embrace the many ways they can make a difference.
If you would like to be highlighted or would like to nominate a MiOTA member, please email us at website@miota.org. (Attn: Renuka ‘Ray’ Roche)
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