*This webinar will be hosted jointly with The Hand Therapy Society Of Greater Los Angeles. Use the link provided to register for the webinar. Link to access the webinar will the emailed 3 days before the event. This webinar will be also be recorded.*
“ Atomic Advocacy” Small actions. Consistent intention. Big impact.
This talk will reframe what advocacy looks like in everyday practice. Atomic Advocacy is built on the idea that the profession moves forward not through grand gestures alone, but through the accumulation of small, purposeful acts that each of us is already capable of starting today. Through intentional and thoughtful action founded in a value mindset, hand therapists can really make a difference in everyday action. Whether it’s a conversation with a colleague, a moment with a student, or simply showing up with intention, these actions add up. The session will be aimed at inspiring hand therapists to act through small, consistent efforts to create meaningful change for their patients, their practice, and the profession as a whole.
Bio: Danielle Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT is a highly experienced occupational therapist and certified hand therapist with a strong clinical background in upper extremity rehabilitation. With over 16 years in the field, Danielle has spent her career at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, where she has served as the Director of Therapy since 2017.
Danielle graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2007 with a Biology degree. She earned a Master of Occupational Therapy in 2009 and then post professionally a Doctorate of Health Science in 2017, both from the University of Indianapolis. Danielle earned her Certified Hand Therapist credential in 2015.
Passionate about advocacy and legislative and regulatory aspects of practicing hand therapy, Danielle has been a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists since 2012 and has been a volunteer in the Practice Division since 2017, serving as the chair from 2020-2023 and currently is serving in the ASHT Presidential line 2023-2027. Currently Danielle is the current President for ASHT.
Danielle enjoys attending courses related to upper extremity rehabilitation and the opportunity to learn from and interact with colleagues. When not involved in work related activities, Danielle enjoys traveling, kayaking, hiking, golfing, and spending time with family and her two German Shepherds.
