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Board of Directors

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.

Chairperson
Dee Berline
MBA, OTR/L
Vice-Chairperson
Brittany Curtis
OTD, OTR/L
Secretary/Treasurer
Rae Ann Smith
OTD, OTR/L
Public Member
Sheila Baxter
BG(retired)
Public Member
Amy Blue
PhD
Public Member
Jillian Boerstler
MPA, MA, DBioethics, HEC-C
Board Member
Rachel Galant
MSNM, OTR/L
Board Member
Ann Glore
COTA/L, CLT
Board Member
Lauren Gray
COTA/L
Board Member
Katie Kocsis
BA, COTA/L, NTMTC
Board Member
Mashelle Painter
MEd, COTA/L
Board Member
Rafael Salazar II
OTR/L
Board Member
Phillip Salvador
M.Ed., OTR/L
Board Member
Chi-Kwan Shea
PhD, OTR/L
Board Member
Mary Smith
Ed.D, OTR/L
Board Member
Kelly Richardson
COTA/L
Board Member
George Tomlin
PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Board Member
Jacqueline Ward
Dr.OT, OTR/L

Board Elections

NBCOT is seeking nominations for one (1) Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR®) position on the board of directors. The term appointment is for three years, with the possibility of reappointment to a second term. The initial term will run from January 2025 to December 2027.

Things to Remember:

  • Be sure to review the NBCOT Candidate Guidelines and Board Member Responsibilities before completing the application.
  • You will need to create an account to access the application platform. You can also log in using your Google username and password.
  • The application includes three open-ended questions and requires you to upload your résumé (three pages maximum). You do not need to complete the application in one sitting. The platform saves your work as you go, so you can enter and exit the application as many times as you need before submitting.
  • Only submitted applications will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee.

Submit Your Board Application

Applications are due by Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

We encourage OTRs from all practice areas, geographic locations, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds to consider applying for this prestigious volunteer opportunity. We are committed to a board that reflects the diversity of our nation and our mission.

Important Dates:

  • March 11, 2024: Call for Candidates opens
  • April 5, 2024: Call for Candidates closes
  • May 2024: Nominating Committee interviews selected candidates
  • July 10 – August 14, 2024: Voting period for OTRs and COTAs
  • August 15, 2024: Announcement of newly elected board member

Questions can be emailed to board@nbcot.org.