The President will be the primary executive officer of the Association and supports the mission of the Association. The President’s major responsibility will be to facilitate and coordinate management functions and activities of the Association in accordance with the purposes and Bylaws of the Association and AOTA’s current code of ethics.

The President will have the power to sign all written obligations of the Association deemed by the State of Colorado and the Internal Revenue Service along with the responsibilities attributable to such power, including the submission of an annual report. The President will be bonded; the expense of said bond is borne by the Association.

The President presides over all Board Meetings, elected officers of the Executive Committee Meetings, Annual Business Meetings, and other special assignments as requested by the Board. The President will be a member of all committees except the Nominations Committee. The President will represent the Association in contacts and relationships that are made to carry out functions of OTAC.

The President will assure the advocacy of occupational therapy in all functions and activities of the AOTA. The President will facilitate communication and sharing of resources with the AOTA and other state associations, including participation at the annual meetings of the Affiliated State Association Presidents (ASAP) and AOTA. A designated representative may attend and respond to requests from the AOTA in the event the President is unable to do so.

Linda Crawford, OTR/L, CDWF

The Vice President supports the mission of the Association and serves as a member of the Board and the elected officers of the Executive Committee. The Vice President supports the activities of designated Board Chairs, Association Representatives, and committees as requested by the President. The Vice President is the Chairperson of the Recognitions Committee. The Vice President also serves as the Chairperson of the Nominations Committee for both elected officers of the Executive Committee of the Board positions as well as the Board Chairperson positions. The Vice President interfaces with other professional organizations and agencies on the Association’s behalf as requested by the President. In the absence of the President, the Vice President will preside over any or all meetings. The Vice President will be bonded; the expense of said bond is borne by the Association.

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Mathew Dodson, OTD, OTR/L, CBIST (2021-2022 until filled)

The Secretary supports the mission of the Association and is responsible for recording minutes of the meetings and other correspondence of the Association, the Board, and the elected officers of the Executive Committee. The Secretary tracks the motions and charges of meetings for continuity and follow-up of actions identified. The Secretary is the custodian of the corporate documents of the Association.

The Secretary will maintain a copy of the current Bylaws and file them with the AOTA as indicated. The Secretary is responsible for maintaining and updating the Bylaws and will assign an ad hoc Bylaws Committee on an as needed basis. The Board, in consultation with the ad hoc Bylaws Committee members, will function as the body responsible for upholding the Bylaws as related to the issues and strategies of the Association.

The Secretary will maintain a copy of the current Standard Operating Procedures for the Association. The Secretary will be bonded; the expense of said bond is borne by the Association.

The Treasurer supports the mission of the Association. Under the direction of the elected officers of the Executive Committee, the Treasurer is responsible for the deposit of dues and other monies paid into or belonging to the Association, keeping Association accounts, disbursing funds, and signing the checks for the Association.  The Treasurer will be a signatory on the Association’s accounts.  The Treasurer will prepare and submit a financial statement which indicates the current status of budget for routine OTAC Board meetings, at the annual meeting, and periodically as requested by the President. The Treasurer will submit records for a periodic review for fiduciary purposes. The Treasurer serves as a member of any committee concerned with the Association’s finances. As appropriate, the Treasurer will oversee assigned fiduciary duties in coordination with a third party (i.e., external accounting contractors). The Treasurer will be bonded; the expense of said bond is borne by the Association.

Karen Freed Jackson,  COTA (2022-2023)

Is responsible for various methods of Association communications and public relations management. This may include website, social media, and email communications.  In a case where an official statement is solicited from OTAC, the Board Chairperson for Communication will coordinate with the Board, with the President being the single representative voice of the Association. 

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Provides leadership, coordination, and support for conference(s). This includes leading the Conference Committee to plan and implement all conference activities.

Kaily Wood, OTD OTR/L RD/LD 

(2023-2025)

Plans and implements fundraising activities in cooperation with the Board and membership for the purpose of financially supporting the Association.

Julie Silver Siedle OTR/L

(2020-2023)

MS, OTD, OTR/L

(2021-2022)

Heidi Kunugi, OTD, OTR/L

(2022-2023)

Supports the mission of the Association, functions as a member at-large, and serves as a communication link between OT/OTR members and the Board.

Hannah Pfeifer, OTR/L, CTRP-C

(2022-2023)

Supports the mission of the Association, functions as a member-at-large, and serves as a communication link between OTA/COTA members and the Board. 

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