ATRA SoCal : ATRA Call for Presentations

May 1, 2026

From Connection to Belonging: Using Conferences to Strengthen Professional Identity and Engagement in Recreational Therapy

Monday, October 19, 2026 at 11:15 AM–12:15 PM PDT

Olinda

Primary Presenter

Suzanne Stratton, MSHCA, CTRS, NBC-HWC, Phoenix VA Health Care System, Arizona State Therapeutic Recreation Association (ASTRA)

Co-Presenter/Panelists

Dr. Kelly Ramella, EdD, CTRS, FDRT, Arizona State Therapeutic Recreation Association (ASTRA) and Arizona State University (ASU)

Dr. Beth A Dietrich EdD, CTRS, Phoenix VA Medical System, Arizona State Therapeutic Recreation Association (ASTRA)

Delinda Carr, MS, CTRS, Honor Health, Arizona State Therapeutic Recreation Association (ASTRA)

Leanne Murrillo, CTRS, Ability360, Arizona State Therapeutic Recreation Association (ASTRA)