Committee Leadership

The Advisory Committee is chaired by Dr. Amanda Acord-Vira.

Amanda Acord-Vira, Ed.D.

Dr. Amanda Acord-Vira received her MOT degree in occupational therapy and Ed.D. in educational psychology from West Virginia University. She also obtained her graduate certificate in special education and traumatic brain injury from George Washington University. Her experience includes over 15 years working with individuals following acquired and traumatic brain injury through clinical practice, research, and education. She is currently an associate professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy at West Virginia University. Her research interests include return to community participation, work, school, and functional activity following brain injury. She has held several leadership positions throughout her career, including being the OT manager at an inpatient rehabilitation facility, the quarterly editor for an OT work and industry publication, and serving as the chair and vice chair for several committees.