Annual Meeting Committee

The Annual Meeting Committee is responsible for planning and implementing all aspects of the Annual Meeting program, including session planning, scheduling and coordination of topics, speakers and planned activities.

Annual Meeting Chair

Rachel M. Pigott, MPH, OTR/L, CHT

Annual Meeting Committee Vice Chair

Mo Herman, MA, OTR/L, CHT

Board Liaison

Danielle Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT

Committee Members

Alyssa Phillips, CScD, MOT, OTR/L
Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT,CMTPT
Cassie Schuh, OTR, CHT, COMT, CMTPT
Gary Solomon, MBA, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Julie Berris, OTR/L, CHT
Kebra Porter,  OTR/L, OTD
Laura Carlos, MOT, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS I
Mary Mundrane-Zweiacher, EdD, MPT, ATC, CHT
Michelle McMurray, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
Rachel Thomson, PT, DPT, CHT
Rebekah Wade, OTR/L
Stefanie Stevenson, OTR/L, CHT
Jemerie Hopkins, MS, OTR, CHT (2026 Pediatric Specialty Day Co-Chair) 
Karen Ayala, MS, OTR, CHT (2026 Pediatric Specialty Day Co-Chair) 
Lori Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT (Research Division Director)
Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT, MSHA (Education Division Director)
Gayle Severance, MS, OT/L, CHT (Outreach Division Director)

Staff Liaisons

Jessica Hayes, CMP
Ryan McGlashen


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