Dr. Beth Elenko a tenured Associate Professor in the Occupational Therapy (OT) program at New York Institute of Technology and recognized as a fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). She received her entry-level occupational therapy degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1987, and her advanced master’s (1995) and doctoral degree from New York University in applied research in OT in 2000. This is where her clinical, academic, and scholarly journey began to intertwine. Dr. Elenko has worked extensively in the pediatrics population from NICU to school-based practice, but most notably in early intervention (EI). She believes this time is critical for OT to engage with young children and their families in family-centered best practices to impact them positively toward their future. Dr. Elenko currently serves as a member of the New York City  Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC). She has served on the AOTA Children and Youth Special Interest Section  (CYSIS) standing committee for 6 years. She is well published regarding her research interests in EI. She continues to practice in EI.