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Board of Directors

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.

Chairperson
Mary Smith
Ed.D, OTR/L

Vice Chairperson
Lauren Gray
COTA/L

Secretary/Treasurer
Rae Ann Smith
OTD, OTR/L

Board Member
Sancler Andrade
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
Brittany Curtis
OTD, OTR/L

Board Member
Rachel Galant
MSNM, OTR/L

Board Member
Adana Gibson
COTA/L

Board Member
Ann Glore
COTA/L, CLT

Board Member
Mashelle Painter
MEd, COTA/L

Board Member
Kelly Richardson
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
Janeene Sibla
EdD, OTD, OTR/L

Board Member
Jacqueline Ward
Dr.OT, OTR/L

Board Elections

The call for candidates is now closed.

Important Dates

March 9, 2026 = Call for candidates opens
April 3, 2026 = Call for candidates closes
June 19, 2026 = Nominating Committee interviews selected candidates
July 13–August 14, 2026 = Voting period for OTR and COTA certificants
Week of August 17, 2026 = Public announcement of newly elected board members