NBCOT is governed by a board of directors composed of Occupational Therapist Registered OTR® (OTR) members, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA® (COTA) members, and public members. The board is responsible for establishing the strategic vision and providing management oversight for the organization.
Mary Smith
Ed.D, OTR/L
Lauren Gray
COTA/L
Rae Ann Smith
OTD, OTR/L
Sancler Andrade
OTD, OTR/L
Sheila Baxter
BG(retired)
Amy Blue
PhD
Jillian Boerstler
MPA, MA, DBioethics, HEC-C
Brittany Curtis
OTD, OTR/L
Rachel Galant
MSNM, OTR/L
Adana Gibson
COTA/L
Ann Glore
COTA/L, CLT
Mashelle Painter
MEd, COTA/L
Kelly Richardson
COTA/L
Rafael Salazar II
OTR/L
Phillip Salvador
M.Ed., OTR/L
Chi-Kwan Shea
PhD, OTR/L
Janeene Sibla
EdD, OTD, OTR/L
Jacqueline Ward
Dr.OT, OTR/L
Board Elections
Congratulations to our newly elected board members, Adana Gibson, COTA/L, and Janeene Sibla, EdD, OTD, OTR/L!
The next election will be in early 2026 for one OTR position and one COTA position.