Student Representative: Colorado State University

Morgan Offerman, OTS

What do you love about OT?

There’s so much to love about OT, but my favorite part is bringing meaning and purpose back into people’s lives! Through a holistic approach, it’s inspiring to see the impact we can make by empowering patients to return to what they love through personalized interventions and goals. I also love that OT can support people across the entire lifespan, making a lasting difference for our patients and their families.

How did you choose this profession?

Since high school, I’ve worked with individuals with disabilities, and one influential student with Batten’s Disease truly inspired me. Though I didn’t realize it at the time, I was using an OT approach—focusing on his joy and what brought him purpose. Our Justin Bieber sing-alongs led to a strong friendship, and his OT’s work, which helped him walk across the stage at graduation, opened my eyes to the profound impact of OT. Since then I’ve never looked back and try to remember “Never Say Never” – Justin Bieber.

Why did you choose to become an OTAC student representative?

I chose to become an OTAC student representative because I’m passionate about advocating for the OT profession and representing Colorado State University.

What's your favorite thing to do in Colorado?

My favorite thing to do in Colorado is to explore all the beautiful mountain towns! I love grabbing a coffee in the morning and strolling around, taking in Colorado’s beauty in new ways. I feel so blessed to live in such a stunning state!