Tyra M Banks, EdD, OTR/L
- Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy) at CUMC
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Overview
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy) at CUMC
Administrative Titles
- Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, 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 – Present
Curriculum Committee, 2023 - Present
Anti-Racist Educator Institute Community of Practice, 2022 – Present
Faculty Search Committee, 2022 – Present
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, 2022 – Present
Admissions Committee, 2022 – 2023
Research
Selected Publications
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)