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.
Dee Berline
MBA, OTR/L
Brittany Curtis
OTD, OTR/L
Ann Glore
COTA/L, CLT
Sheila Baxter
BG(retired)
Amy Blue
PhD
Jillian Boerstler
MPA, MA, DBioethics, HEC-C
Cesar Cespedes
OTR, MS
Kate DeCleene Huber
OTD, MS, OTR
Rachel Galant
MSNM, OTR/L
Lauren Gray
COTA/L
Katie Kocsis
BA, COTA/L, NTMTC
Mashelle Painter
MEd, COTA/L
Rafael Salazar II
OTR/L
Phillip Salvador
M.Ed., OTR/L
Mary Smith
Ed.D, OTR/L
Kelly Richardson
COTA/L
Rae Ann Smith
OTD, OTR/L
George Tomlin
PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Board Elections
NBCOT is seeking nominations for two (2) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REGISTERED (OTR®) to the Board of Directors. The term appointment is for three years, with the possibility of re-appointment to a second term. This term will run January 2024 – December 2026.
Things to Remember:
- Be sure to review the NBCOT Candidate Guidelines and Board Member Responsibilities.
- Only completed applications will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee.
Applications are due by Friday, April 7, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. EST.
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:
- Call for Candidates opens: March 2, 2023
- Call for Candidates closes: April 7, 2023
- Interviews by Nominating Committee (selected candidates only): May 2023
- Voting by OTRs and COTAs: July 10 – August 14, 2023
- Announcement of newly elected board members: August 15, 2023
Questions can be emailed to board@nbcot.org.