The Practice Division implements initiatives identified in the annual strategic plan; monitors industry, legal and regulatory trends; and provides up-to-date information to members.There are three committees within the Practice Division: Advocacy Committee, Federal and State Regulations Committee and Practice Management Committee.
Practice Division Director
Ann Marie Feretti, EdD, OTR/L, CHT
Vice Division Director
Angela Stephens, DHS, OTR/L, CHT
Board Liaison
Kim McVeigh, MBA, OTR/L, CHT, FACHE
Advocacy Committee
Brooke Ochoa, OTR/L (Chair)
Sara Brito, PhD, MOT, MEd, Bsc, CHT
Laura Coleman, PT, DPT, CHT
B. Seth Powers, OTR/L, CHT
Amanda West, OTR/L, CHT
Federal and State Regulations Committee
Ann Marie Feretti, EdD, OTR/L, CHT (Chair)
Sandra Kay Fletchall, OTR/L, MPA, CHT, FAOTA
Amber Opitz, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
Practice Management Committee
Angela Stephens, DHS, OTR/L, CHT (Chair)
Michele S. Auch, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Bridget Burke, OTL, CHT
Jennifer DeYoung, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
Jemerie Hopkins, MS, OTR, CHT
Stacy Oster, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Maggie D. Strode, OTR, CHT
State Liaisons
Michele S Auch, OTD, OTR/L, CHT - Illinois
Sara Brito, PhD, MOT, MEd, Bsc, CHT - Kentucky
Bridget Burke, OTL, CHT - Ohio
Laura Coleman, PT, DPT, CHT - Virginia
Jennifer DeYoung, MOT, OTR/L, CHT - Georgia
Ann Marie Feretti, EdD, OTR/L, CHT - Connecticut
Sandra Kay Fletchall, OTR/L, MPA, CHT, FAOTA - Tennessee
Jemerie Hopkins, MS, OTR, CHT - Wisconsin
Brooke Ochoa, OTR/L - Georgia
Amber Opitz, OTR/L, CHT, CLT - Florida
Stacy Oster, MS, OTR/L, CHT - New York
B. Seth Powers, OTR/L, CHT - West Virginia
Angela Stephens, DHS, OTR/L, CHT - Ohio
Maggie D. Strode, OTR, CHT - New York
Amanda West, OTR/L, CHT - Arkansas
Staff Liaison
Monica Barnaby
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