Tyra M Banks, EdD, OTR/L
- Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy) at CUMC
Overview
Education & Training
· MS, Occupational Therapy (OT), Columbia University
· EdD, Leadership and Learning in Organizations, Vanderbilt University
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy) at CUMC
Administrative Titles
- Director of Student Engagement and Belonging
Gender
- Female
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MS, Occupational Therapy (OT), Columbia University
- EdD, Leadership and Learning in Organizations, Vanderbilt University
Committees, Societies, Councils
Anti-Racism for Medical Education, 2023 – 2024
Curriculum Committee, 2023 - Present
Anti-Racist Educator Institute Community of Practice, 2022 – 2024
Faculty Search Committee, 2022 – Present
Student Engagement and Belonging Committee, 2022 – Present
Admissions Committee, 2022 – Present
Research
Selected Publications
Banks, T. M., Park, K., & Gibson, K. (2025). Navigating Barriers and Building Bridges: A Qualitative Exploration of the Leadership Journeys of Black Occupational Therapists. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79(2).
Banks, T. M., & Carames-Foley, C. (2025). Promoting Culturally Effective Care for Hispanic Families in Occupational Therapy: A Curriculum Pilot Study. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79(2).
Johnson, K. R., Hamed, R., Banks, T. M., & Washington, S. (2025). Guest Editorial—Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, accessibility, and belonging in occupational therapy practice and education. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79, 7902170010. https://doi.org/10.5014/ ajot.2025.051211
Johnson, K. R., Washington, S. E., Hoyt, C. R., Banks, T. M., Román-Oyola, R., & Hamed, R. (2024). Establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities for occupational therapy research. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(1), 7801349010.
Banks, T. M. (2022) Black Talent in Higher Education: Practical Retention Strategies. In A. Allen & J. Stewart, We’re Not OK: Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies. Cambridge University Press.
Banks, T. M. (2020). Leading the Occupational Therapy Profession Towards Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Doctoral Capstone)