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.
The VLDC is seeking candidates for appointed volunteer leadership positions. The application deadline is Friday, March 29, 2024, 11:59 am ET (just before noon).
AOTA Elections
2024 Elections Update
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 AOTA Elections! See the winners and a statement regarding the integrity of our election process on the 2024 Elections announcement page. We thank AOTA members who invested time to vote in the 2024 Election and thank you to all who ran for a leadership position!
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.
The VLDC is accepting applications for appointed volunteer positions now until March 29, 2024, at 11:59 am (just before noon) Eastern Time (ET). Appointments will be made by the end of July 2024, with the assumption of office to begin on July 1, 2024.
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!
Moira Bushell
Briana Bonner
Carnie M. Lewis
Pamela Yvette Lewis-Kipkulei
Webb Lucas
Carey Minard
Sarah Parker
Deanna Proulx
Megan Sortino
Krysti Teng
Wayne L. Winistorfer
Rebecca E. Argabrite Grove
Tricia Sullivan
