NBCOT is governed by a board of directors composed of Occupational Therapists Registered (OTR®), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA®), and public members. The board is responsible for establishing the strategic vision and providing management oversight for the organization.
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Mary Smith
Ed.D, OTR/L
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Brittany Curtis
OTD, OTR/L
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Rae Ann Smith
OTD, OTR/L
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Sancler Andrade
OTD, OTR/L
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Sheila Baxter
BG(retired)
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Amy Blue
PhD
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Jillian Boerstler
MPA, MA, DBioethics, HEC-C
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Rachel Galant
MSNM, OTR/L
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Ann Glore
COTA/L, CLT
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Lauren Gray
COTA/L
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Mashelle Painter
MEd, COTA/L
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Rafael Salazar II
OTR/L
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Phillip Salvador
M.Ed., OTR/L
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Chi-Kwan Shea
PhD, OTR/L
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Kelly Richardson
COTA/L
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Jacqueline Ward
Dr.OT, OTR/L
Board Elections
Keep an eye out for our announcement in early 2025 seeking candidates for an OTR and a COTA position on our board of directors.