The OTAC is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Shawn Phipps, MS, OTR/L. The Board of Directors consists of the Executive Committee and 5 directors, each representing the interests of his/her local Region. Learn more about our leaders and the Regions they represent:

Learn more about leadership in OTAC.  Click here to view OTAC Leadership Training Power Point. 

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President Shawn Phipps, MS, OTR/L Email: pres@otaconline.org   Bio
Vice President Patricia Nagaishi, PhD, OTR/L Email: vpres@otaconline.org   Bio
Treasurer Lisa Hiestand, MS, OTR/L Email: treas@otaconline.org   Bio
Secretary Jackie Madirossian, MA, COTA/C, ROH Email: secty@otaconline.org   Bio
Region 1 Director Jennifer Canaris, OTR/L Email: reg1dir@otaconline.org
Region 2 Director Heather Kitching, MA, OTR/L Email: reg2dir@otaconline.org   Bio             Region 2 Director-Elect Sarah Bream, OTD, OTR/L Email: reg2direlect@otaconline.org
Region 3 Director Melissa Nisbet, OTR/L Email: reg3dir@otaconline.org
Region 4 Director John E. Goodfellow, MOT, OTR/L Email: reg4dir@otaconline.org   Bio
Region 5 Director Marlene Steele, MHA/ED, COTA/C Email: reg5dir@otaconline.org   Bio               OTAC Policy and Procedures 100 - 313 301-630 Appendix   Meeting Events Form Who to Contact   CBOT July 2010 Board Packet