Joyce B. Lane, Ph.D., OTR

Board
Written By Bethany Collins

Preferred pronouns:

she/her

Areas of expertise:

  • Healthcare

  • Cultural competence initiatives

  • Disability advocacy

Role: Board Member

Bio:

Joyce Lane has held leadership positions in a variety of healthcare and university settings to include Howard University, Rush University, and Chicago State University. She has worked as a Senior Public Service Administrator for the State of Illinois Division of Mental Health with oversight responsibilities for statewide staff training, cultural competence initiatives and consultation for rehabilitation hospital services.

She was honored as an early recipient of a Kellogg National Leadership Fellowship. She was honored in 2017 by the American Occupational Therapy Association with being selected as one of 100 Influential Persons during its Centennial Year celebration.

During her retirement, Joyce has maintained her professional service with Access Living Inc., a Chicago based disability advocacy organization. Joyce is also a member of Our Lady of Africa’s Social Justice Committee.

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