M ARCIA G OODMAN -L AVEY , J . D .

, OTR / L
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 | 925.260.3703 | MGL1414@AOL.COM

Individual with unique combination of skills and experience in healthcare law, regulatory compliance, program development and funding, project management, and personnel. Expertise in occupational therapy practice and professionalism (licensure, practice building, advocacy). Extensive work with government, industry, educational institutions and non-profit agencies. Experienced and innovative lecturer in healthcare policy and legislation, administration/management, entrepreneurial practices, wellness, complementary and alternative medicine, and medical ethics. Author of many professional publications.

PROGRAM DEVELOPER/MANAGER
Taught graduate-level classes in program planning and business management. As Disability Program Coordinator for Jewish Children & Family Services, designed and developed program to provide consulting, training, advocacy and support services to persons with disabilities; instrumental in obtaining $110,000 in grant funding to implement the project. Expertise included: Executive Education Board Leadership Policy Development Procedure Documentation Recruiting, Hiring, Training, Supervising Employees Community Outreach Management in Corporate Setting and Medical Facilities

HEALTH CARE ATTORNEY/CONSULTANT

Years of pro bono services for Occupational Therapy Association of California: directed members to legal, ethical, and legislative resources; ADA liaison, legislative bill reviewer, wrote legislative updates; Chair of Government Affairs Committee, legal advisor. Maintained private practice as medical/legal consultant. Background in health law, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Further value offered: Expert in Healthcare Policy Scope of Practice Legislative Bill Review Disability Advocacy Workers Compensation Regulatory and Compliance Issues Medical Ethics

EDUCATOR/INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Taught classes in occupational therapy at undergraduate and graduate levels. Received two faculty research awards from Samuel Merritt University to develop wellness and disease prevention course, as well as program on advocacy and political involvement for occupational therapists. Supervised graduate students in Adult Physical Dysfunction Clinic. Subject matter includes: Health Law Governmental and Health Regulations Wellness and Disease Prevention Advocacy Business Management and Development Occupational Therapy Entrepreneurial Practice HONORED LECTURER, 2005, CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (CFOT)

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/INNOVATOR
Over 20 years as occupational therapy practitioner providing patient care and program development. Designed approach to ensure therapist registry remained compliant with new regulations. Developed novel interdisciplinary rehabilitation program for plastic surgery patients. Involved with state licensure effort in California. Expertise in geriatrics. NIA instructor. International experience. Notable publications and presentations: Co-editor, Occupation Therapy Manager (2003) (Also contributed section on political action) Rehabilitation for Plastic Surgery Patients, Presented at International Symposium, Israel (2009)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Attorney at Law, Licensed in California (Member, State Bar of California) Occupational Therapist, Licensed by California Board of Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapist Registered, Certified by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Occupational Therapy Practitioner, Supplemental Health Care Registry, Daly City, CA and Therapists Unlimited, Pleasanton, CA(2010 Present) Assesses, develops and implements treatment with geriatric patients in collaboration with client and medical staff primarily in skilled nursing facilities. Occupational Therapy Practitioner, Contemporary Plastic Medical Group, APC Danville, CA (2007 2011) Provided occupational therapy services to adult patients. Developed and implemented an innovative rehabilitation and long-term wellness program for clients who received extensive plastic surgery after massive weight loss. (Presented this rehabilitation program at the International Plastic Surgery Symposium in Israel, 2009.) Adjunct Assistant Professor, Masters of Occupational Therapy Program, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA (1999 2010) Courses developed and instructed: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Adult Physical Dysfunction Clinic, Healthcare Industry, Administration/Management (Courses included, but not limited to, health policy and law issues, legislation, advocacy, business development, ethics, and wellness, occupational therapy theory and treatment.) Medical/Legal Consultant; Educator (Attorney at Law; Occupational Therapist) Walnut Creek, CA (1995-2010) Consulted to solve medical and legal challenges; lectured and wrote on healthcare and legal issues. Attorney at Law Law Offices of Steven R. Jacobsen, Oakland, CA (2003) Specialized in personal injury; appeared in court. Disability Program Coordinator Jewish Children & Family Services, Berkeley, CA (2001 - 2002) Designed and developed a community faith-based program for persons with disabilities in two counties, and instrumental in obtaining grant funding for $110,000 to implement the program. Instructor Western Career College, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, San Leandro, CA (1997 - 1999) Taught Physical Dysfunction, Documentation, Human Growth and Development, Government. Occupational Therapist Guardian Foundation, Corte Madera, CA (1994 - 1996) Occupational Therapy Practitioner for skilled nursing facility. Assisted in department management, developed programs, and provided education to staff. Executive Education Manager Pacific Bell, San Ramon, CA (1989 - 1992) Advised managers regarding professional development. Served on Americans with Disabilities Task Force. Workers' Compensation Rehabilitation Manager Pacific Bell, San Francisco, CA (1988 - 1989) Managed workers compensation and rehabilitation claims. Hand Occupational Therapist/Medical Office Manager Contemporary Plastic Surgery Medical Group, Danville, CA (1986 - 1988) Provided occupational therapy services to patients with hand injuries; managed plastic surgery practice.

Workers' Compensation Hearing Representative Maloney & Associates Aetna Insurance, Walnut Creek, CA (1985) Managed workers' compensation cases and represented Aetna Insurance. Law Clerk (during law school) Workers Compensation Appeals Board, San Francisco, CA (1985) Clerked for judge, carried out research and writing in workers' compensation issues. Law Clerk (during law school) San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation, San Francisco, CA (1982-1983) Carried out research and writing primarily in area of health law issues. Occupational Therapist Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel (1981-1982) Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA (1980-1981) Fairmont Hospital, San Leandro, CA (1978-1980) Occupational therapy practitioner for adult clients with physical dysfunction in hospital setting.

SELECTED COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE - PRO BONO

Legal Advisor (Pro Bono) Occupational Therapy Association of California, Sacramento, CA (1992 2010); Admin. Management Grp., American Occupational Therapy Association, Bethesda, MD (2007-2008) Co-Chair, External Development; Board Member California Foundation of Occupational Therapy (2006 2008) Chair, Disabilities Task Force (3 years) Advisory Board Member (3 years); Member, Board of Directors (2 years) Jewish Children & Family Services, Berkeley, CA (2000 2006) Evaluated community needs for disability program in two counties. Part of team that wrote proposal and secured initial $11,000 grant to design program. (Subsequently hired as paid staff.) Served on Advisory Task Force for newly created program. Board Member for Agency. *(Also, served as Chair, Disabilities Task Force, for two faith communities in Walnut Creek area.) Board Member (2000-2003) American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) One of the 5 members chosen to serve on Board; represented 10-state Western region; promoted work of committee at state and national level. Chairperson, Government Affairs Committee Occupational Therapy Association of California, Sacramento, CA (1996 - 1998) Ensured a proactive and timely response to legislative activity, and provided strategic direction for regulation options in occupational therapy. Legislative Bill Reviewer, Government Affairs Committee Occupational Therapy Association of California, Sacramento, CA (1994 - 1996) Reviewed numerous legislative bills and made recommendations to support, oppose, or request changes for California legislation. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Liaison - Occupational Therapy Association of California Occupational Therapy Association of California Monthly Newsletter, Sacramento, CA (1992 - 1994)

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EDUCATION
Law - Doctor of Jurisprudence: GOLDEN GATE SCHOOL OF LAW, San Francisco, CA Doctor of Jurisprudence Occupational Therapy: TUFTS UNIVERSITY, BOSTON SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, Boston, MA Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Cum Laude

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL HONORS/RECOGNITION

Awarded Grant from Samuel Merritt University for Wellness and Prevention course (2009) Honored Lecturer, California Foundation for Occupational Therapy (CFOT) (2005) Certificate of Appreciation, Jewish Children & Family Services of the East Bay (2003 & 2004) Leadership Service Award, for community faith-based program for vision and leadership in serving the Jewish Disability Community Alameda and Contra Costa Counties by the Jewish Children & Family Services of the East Bay (2003) Awarded grant with G. McCormack from Samuel Merritt College to develop teaching module on advocacy and political involvement for occupational therapists (2002) American Occupational Therapy Association Service Award, American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (1999-2001) Certificate of Appreciation for contributions as Chairperson of Government Affairs Committee, Occupational Therapy Association of California (1998) PI THETA EPSILON Honorary Member, Occupational Therapy Honor Society (2000 ) Representative at the 2000 Democratic National Convention, American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (2006, January). Occupational therapy practitioners California - 2005 Thriving vs. surviving. Whitney, R. (Ed.) Occupational Therapy of California Newsletter (OTAC), Volume 31, Number 1, pp. 3-5 & 15. Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (2005, March). Medical negligence for the professional health care occupational therapy practitioner. Occupational Therapy Association of California Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 2, 9-11. Goodman-Lavey, M. L., & Dunbar, S. (2003). Political action for occupational therapists. In McCormack, G., Jaffe, E. & Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (Eds.), Occupational therapy manager. (pp.421-438). Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association. McCormack, G., Jaffe, E., & Goodman-Lavey, M.L. (Eds.). (2003). Occupational therapy manager. Bethesda: American Occupational Therapy Association. Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (2002). Educational teaching module: Occupational therapy and political action. (Unpublished teaching module funded by grant). Oakland, CA: Samuel Merritt College. Goodman-Lavey, M. L. & Lee, S. J. (2001). Influencing Public Policy: Resource Manual for Educational Module. Bethesda, MD: AOTA. 4

Lee, S. J., Goodman-Lavey, M. L., Fontana, P. A., Savino, L., Hennigan, M. L., (Eds.). (2001, January). Educational Module, Influencing Public Policy. (Available from the American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee, 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824.) Goodman-Lavey, M. L. & Kornblau, B. L. (2000). Occupational therapists as expert witnesses in work practice. In B. L. Kornblau & K. Jacobs (Eds.), Work: Principles and practice, a self-paced clinical course from AOTA (pp. 1-18). Bethesda, MD: AOTA.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS/GUEST LECTURES

Rehabilitation for Plastic Surgery Patients. Primary speaker. Co-speaker/lecture writer with Elliott Lavey, MD (plastic surgeon). Presented at the Plastic Surgery at the Red Sea International Symposium in Eilat, Israel (March 27, 2009). Principles of Entrepreneurship and Consultation: Implementing Innovative Tools to Develop Your Dreams in the 21st Century. Speaker/panelist for AOTA 6 hour Institute with Evelyn R. Jaffe, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA , Cynthia F. Epstein, MA, OTR, FAOTA, and Tammy Richmond, MS, OTR/L. AOTA Conference, Long Beach, CA (April 9, 2008). Public Policy and Lobbying for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner. Guest Lecturer, Samuel Merritt College Masters Occupational Therapy Program, Oakland, CA (2007). Occupational Therapy Practitioners, California - 2005: Thriving vs. Surviving? CFOT Honored Lecturer, OTAC Conference, CFOT Luncheon Symposium, Santa Clara, CA (October 28, 2005). Legal & Ethical Issues in Employee Management. Panel Member and Lecturer, AOTA Conference, Administration & Management SIS Session, Long Beach, CA (May 12, 2005). Law and Ethics. Guest Lecturer, Samuel Merritt College Masters (now Doctoral) Physical Therapy Program and/or Masters of Occupational Therapy Program, Oakland, CA (1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007).