Tyra M Banks, EdD, OTR/L

  • Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy) at CUMC
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Overview

Education & Training

· MS, Occupational Therapy (OT), Columbia University

· EdD, Leadership and Learning in Organizations, Vanderbilt University

tmb41@cumc.columbia.edu

Academic Appointments

  • Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy) at CUMC

Administrative Titles

  • Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Gender

  • Female

Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

  • MS, Occupational Therapy (OT), Columbia University
  • EdD, Leadership and Learning in Organizations, Vanderbilt University

Committees, Societies, Councils


Anti-Racism for Medical Education, 2023 – Present

Curriculum Committee, 2023 - Present

Anti-Racist Educator Institute Community of Practice, 2022 – Present

Faculty Search Committee, 2022 – Present

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, 2022 – Present

Admissions Committee, 2022 – 2023

Research

Selected Publications

Banks, T. M., Park, K., & Gibson, K. (2025). Navigating Barriers and Building Bridges: A Qualitative Exploration of the Leadership Journeys of Black Occupational Therapists. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79(2).

Banks, T. M., & Carames-Foley, C. (2025). Promoting Culturally Effective Care for Hispanic Families in Occupational Therapy: A Curriculum Pilot Study. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79(2).

Johnson, K. R., Hamed, R., Banks, T. M., & Washington, S. (2025). Guest Editorial—Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, accessibility, and belonging in occupational therapy practice and education. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79, 7902170010. https://doi.org/10.5014/ ajot.2025.051211

Banks, T. M., Hamed, R. Johnson, K. R., Washington, S. E., Hoyt, C. R., Román-Oyola, R., (2024). Establishing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Priorities for Occupational Therapy Research. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(1), 7801349010.

Banks, T. M. (2022) Black Talent in Higher Education: Practical Retention Strategies. In A. Allen & J. Stewart, We’re Not OK: Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies. Cambridge University Press.

Banks, T. M. (2020). Leading the Occupational Therapy Profession Towards Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Doctoral Capstone)