06/16/2026
We are so proud to have called this awesome woman a colleague, friend, and collaborator. Lauren (Dr. Fysh) is the amazing professor who coordinates bringing Husson OT students here to work with our kiddos as part of their college program. They are incredible and Lauren is such a fabulous teacher. She has dedicated her life to serving kiddos and she is amazing at what she does. Congratulations, Dr. Fysh!
Dr. Lauren Fysh, an assistant professor in the Husson University School of Occupational Therapy, is the recipient of this year’s Distinguished University Service Award.
This award is presented to a faculty member who demonstrates outstanding service to both Husson University and the broader community. At Husson, Dr. Fysh develops and facilitates a pro bono program in which students complete evaluations for local school districts and implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 response-to-intervention programming, serving approximately 85 children annually.
Dr. Fysh is also Co-Chair of the Maine Occupational Therapy Association’s Children and Youth SIS, where she collaborates with the Maine Department of Education, engages in advocacy efforts and contributes to the development of educational materials and programming. She also provides Husson students with opportunities to participate in this work through conference presentations and resource development.
Additionally, as faculty advisor for Husson’s Student Occupational Therapy
Association, Dr. Fysh mentors students as they coordinate inclusive community programs, including Hall-OT-ween, Sleigh the Holidays and adaptive dance.
Congratulations, Dr. Fysh, on this well-deserved recognition!