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MiOTA Fall Conference 2026
Welcome to MiOTA’s Fall Conference 2026!
Saturday October 3, 2026 9:45am - 11:45am CDT
This presentation will identify the doctoral capstone purpose and process, delineate the capstone team member roles, compare and contrast fieldwork to capstone and highlight the benefits to the capstone host site. Several doctoral capstone experience examples will be explored and anticipated timelines will be discussed. Representatives from the four entry-level OTD programs in Michigan including Concordia University - Ann Arbor, University of Michigan-Flint, Wayne State University, Western Michigan University will share information about each of their curriculum's research, leadership and capstone preparation-focused coursework. The session will conclude with networking and brainstorming of potential capstone ideas
Speakers
avatar for Holly Grieves, OTD, OTRL, FMiOTA

Holly Grieves, OTD, OTRL, FMiOTA

Capstone Coordinator, Master Faculty Specialist, Western Michigan University
I started my career in academia fresh out of graduating from WMU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program in 2011. I worked as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a couple of years prior. Honestly, it was a right place/right time circumstance. I sat... Read More →
avatar for Marra Robert, OTD, OTRL

Marra Robert, OTD, OTRL

Capstone Coordinator, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Michigan - Flint
Dr. Robert is the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Michigan-Flint.  She is a national board-certified occupational therapist and licensed practitioner in the state of Michigan.  Her clinical... Read More →
avatar for Reggie Kehoe OTD, OTRL

Reggie Kehoe OTD, OTRL

Capstone Coordinator, Assistant Professor, Concordia University
 Dr. Kehoe is the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator and an assistant professor for the OTD and Rehabilitation Science programs at Concordia University Ann Arbor. His clinical experiences include providing occupational therapy services in acute care, inpatient mental health, and hospital-affiliated... Read More →
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Christine Kivlen, PhD, OTRL

Capstone Coordinator, Clinical Assistant Professor, Wayne State University
Dr. Christine Kivlen is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator in the Department of Health Care Sciences at Wayne State University. As an occupational therapist with over 12 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kivlen specializes in mental health, human-animal... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 9:45am - 11:45am CDT
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