Elected and appointed positions
AOTA uses elections or appointments when a volunteer committee is needed or in cases of governance business. All elected or appointed positions are managed through AOTA's Volunteer Leadership Development Committee (VLDC). OTs and OTAs are encouraged to apply for leadership positions.
AOTA Elections
We’re pleased to share that 2027 election nominations will open on Tuesday, September 8, at 11:59 a.m. ET and remain open through Wednesday, October 14, at 11:59 a.m. ET.
The nomination period was intentionally designed to provide a meaningful participation window following major religious observances, supporting equitable access and engagement for members across diverse faith and cultural practices.
We encourage all members to plan ahead and take full advantage of the nomination period.
How do I volunteer?
AOTA offers many opportunities for you to become active in your professional community. Your investment of time and energy adds value to our mission and serves to strengthen the profession. The Volunteer Center on CommunOT features non-elected, non-appointed positions. For elected or appointed positions, find the information for nominations on this page. Announcements will also be included in OT Practice magazine, AOTA e-newsletters, this website, and social media communications.
Volunteer skills and competencies framework
AOTA members have an opportunity to align their unique and diverse talents and experiences with positions that fit their volunteer goals and professional development needs.
The Volunteer Leadership Development Committee (VLDC) designed a forward thinking, competency-based process for recruiting, vetting, and identifying Association volunteer leaders. AOTA’s governance bodies identified specific competency needs within the matrix necessary to support their purpose and functions, with an annual review of needs for supporting their scope of work and key initiatives in the upcoming year.
Elected and appointed volunteer leadership opportunities
There are a number of committees that are composed of elected or appointed positions. Learn about AOTA’s volunteer groups.
VLDC members
The VLDC not only manages elections and appointments for AOTA's committees, they are an elected and appointed group themselves. If you're interested in an elected or appointed role, reach out one of the VLDC volunteers to talk about their experience!
Yvonne Randall
Briana Bonner
Pamela Yvette Lewis-Kipkulei
Carey Minard
Krysti Teng
Emily Walker
Sheila Wilson
Megan Silfee
Liz Griffin Lannigan
Michelle Webb
Nichel Brunder-Allen
Natally Holusa
Melissa Tilton
