Outreach Division

The Outreach Division develops, implements and coordinates ASHT non-CEU educational offerings for hand and upper extremity rehabilitation professionals. This includes developing new product offerings to engage members and non-members, establishing student-member outreach opportunities and providing mentorship and growth opportunities for members who are desiring to pursue certification. Projects that fall under the Outreach Division are student offerings, patient education, mentoring, ASHT Times, e-Community, social media/promotions, the Hands in Motion podcast, etc.

Outreach Division Director

Gayle K. Severance, MS, OT/L, CHT

Vice Division Director

Cathy Borst, OTR/L, CHT

Board Liaison

Kimberly G Kraft, PT, DPT, CHT

Division Members

Jamie Bergner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, COMT
Ashley Brooks, OTR/L, BCPR, CHT
Susan Charnley, DrOT, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Cecilia Fierro, OTD, OTR
Jared Gabrelcik, OTD, OTR/L
Leigh Haas, OT, CHT
Kim Knight, OTR/L, CHT
Rochelle Lindow, OTR/L, CHT
Brooke Ochoa, OTR/L, CHT
Lauren Perlmutter Mione, OTR/L, CHT
Emma Petkofsky Schiff, MSOT, OTR/L, CHT
Sharniece Pierce, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-UE, CEAS, CSC
Rebekah Pogwizd, CHT, OTR/L, MSOT
Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT
Virginia Wolfe, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Eli Yovits, OTR/L, CHT
Kelly Zorn, OT

Staff Liaison

Luci Patalano, MBA
Jess Ercolino (Patient Education Committee)


Interested in participating on a division, committee or ASHT project? Please review our current volunteer opportunities.