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Featured Events

Dec 04

OTAC-PAC | MS. PAC-MAN CHALLENGE

Dec 4, 2022, 2:00 PM – Dec 4, 2022, 5:00 PM

RSVP to otacpac(at)otaconline.org. $20 minimum donation to play.

Jan 26

Private Practice Network: Update and Collaborate

Jan 26, 2023, 5:30 PM – Jan 26, 2023, 6:30 PM

Come hear about legislative updates, share ideas on private practice, and problem-solve about workforce issues. OTAC MEMBERS ONLY.

Jan 29

20th Annual Afternoon Tea with a Scholar | Infusing Occupation into Practice | Twopart Series | Earn 4 PDUs

Jan 29, 2023, 10:00 AM – Jan 29, 2023, 12:00 PM

Do you believe in the power of occupation but need support to infuse it into practice? This twopart series offers a unique perspective to see practice through an occupational lens, provides a mechanism to measure your use of occupation, and serves as an opportunity to reflect on your practice to generate positive health outcomes using the magic of occupation in your practice.

Feb 04

6th Annual OT in Oncology Symposium (virtual) | Earn 5.5 PDUs

Feb 4, 2023, 8:45 AM – Feb 4, 2023, 3:00 PM

This Symposium presents a unique opportunity to learn from occupational therapy (OT) practitioners and other healthcare experts who are pioneering the way for improved outcomes and quality of life for oncology clients.

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Featured Events

Dec 04

OTAC-PAC | MS. PAC-MAN CHALLENGE

Dec 4, 2022, 2:00 PM – Dec 4, 2022, 5:00 PM

RSVP to otacpac(at)otaconline.org. $20 minimum donation to play.

Jan 26

Private Practice Network: Update and Collaborate

Jan 26, 2023, 5:30 PM – Jan 26, 2023, 6:30 PM

Come hear about legislative updates, share ideas on private practice, and problem-solve about workforce issues. OTAC MEMBERS ONLY.

Jan 29

20th Annual Afternoon Tea with a Scholar | Infusing Occupation into Practice | Twopart Series | Earn 4 PDUs

Jan 29, 2023, 10:00 AM – Jan 29, 2023, 12:00 PM

Do you believe in the power of occupation but need support to infuse it into practice? This twopart series offers a unique perspective to see practice through an occupational lens, provides a mechanism to measure your use of occupation, and serves as an opportunity to reflect on your practice to generate positive health outcomes using the magic of occupation in your practice.

Feb 04

6th Annual OT in Oncology Symposium (virtual) | Earn 5.5 PDUs

Feb 4, 2023, 8:45 AM – Feb 4, 2023, 3:00 PM

This Symposium presents a unique opportunity to learn from occupational therapy (OT) practitioners and other healthcare experts who are pioneering the way for improved outcomes and quality of life for oncology clients.

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2022-2023 Officers/Board of Directors

If you would like to contact members of the OTAC Board of Directors, please send an email to the OTAC office and your email will be forwarded to the appropriate Board member. If you wish your message to be forwarded to a specific Board member, such as president, treasurer, etc., please include that in your message salutation.

Bryant Edwards

President
Bryant Edwards, OTD, MA, OTR/L, BCP, MPH

Gigi Smith

Vice President
Jerylin "Gigi" Smith, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Secretary
Heather Javaherian, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Alison George

Treasurer
Alison George, MS, OTR/L

Executive Director
Karen C. Polastri, IOM

2022-2023 Regional Directors/Board of Directors

Renee Makin

Region 1 Director
Renee Boivin Makin, OTD, OTR/L

Stephanie Kokesh

Region 2 Director
Stephanie Kokesh, OTD, OTR/L, CSRS

Bianca Callier

Region 2 Director-Elect
Bianca Callier, OTD, OTR/L

Hiral Khatri

Region 3 Director
Hiral Khatri, OTD, OTR/L

Danny Pavlovich

Region 4 Director
Danny Pavlovich, OTR/L

Nirali Maru

Region 5 Director
Nirali, Maru, OTR/L, CAS

2022-2023 Committee Chairs

Co-Chair
Advocacy & Government Affairs
Lauren Lopez, OTD, OTR/L

Carlin Daley Reaume

Co-Chair
Advocacy & Government Affairs
Carlin Daley Reaume, OTD, OTR/L, MAEd, PMH-C

Jackie Meagher

Chair
Bylaws and Policy & Procedures
Jackie Meagher, OTR/L

Chair
Communications
Karen Park, OTD, OTR/L, CLE

Karrie Kingsley

Chair
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Karrie Kingsley, OTD, OTR/L

Ingrid Leu

Co-Chair
Practice, Ethics, & Reimbursement
Ingrid Leu, OTD, OTR/L

Co-Chair
Practice, Ethics, & Reimbursement
Carnie Lewis, MA, OTR/L

Sherry Hite

Chair
Professional Development & Leadership
Sherry Hite, MOT, OTR/L

Winifred Schultz-Krohn

Chair
Subcomittee Committee for 2022 Conference
Winifred Schultz-Krohn, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA

Candace Chatman

Co-Chair
Student Leadership
Candace Chatman, OTD, OTR/L

Rob Russow
Co-Chair
Student Leadership
Rob Russow, OTD, OTR/L

Fitria Ignatowski

Co-Chair
Membership
Fitria Ignatowski, MOT, OTR/L

Co-Chair
Membership
Jhennylyn Rivera, MOT, OTR/L

Erin Schwier

Chair
Ad Hoc Committee for Awards
Erin Schwier, EdD,OTD, OTR/L

Jessica De Brun

Chair
Ad Hoc Committee for Nominations
Jessica De Brun, OTD, MOT, OTR/L

Chair
OTAC-PAC
Samia Rafeedie, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS