Dr. Razan Hamed, PhD., OTR/L, FAOTA (she/her) is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Programs in Occupational Therapy (CUOT) at Columbia University. Dr. Hamed is an advocate for issues related to diverse experiences in occupational therapy education and clinical and professional practice. She is the founder of the Arab American Occupational Therapy Group (AAOTG) and lives in New Jersey.