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
Angela M. Stephens, DHS, OTR/L, CHT
Vice Division Director
TBD Summer 2026
Board Liaison
Kimberly G Kraft, PT, DPT, CHT
Advocacy & Legislative Committee
Amanda West, OTR/L, CHT (Chair)
Sara Brito, PhD, MOT, MEd, Bsc, CHT
Josh Eppinger, OTR/L
Amber Opitz, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
B. Seth Powers, OTR/L, CHT
Practice Management & Reimbursement Committee
Angela M. Stephens, DHS, OTR/L, CHT (Chair)
Michele S. Auch, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Bridget Burke, OTL, CHT
Jennifer DeYoung, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
Stacy Oster, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Maggie D. Strode, OTR, CHT
Narisa Tappitake, OTR/L, CHT
State Liaisons
Michele S Auch, OTD, OTR/L, CHT - Illinois
Sara Brito, PhD, MOT, MEd, Bsc, CHT - Kentucky
Bridget Burke, OTL, CHT - Ohio
Jennifer DeYoung, MOT, OTR/L, CHT - Georgia
Josh Eppinger, OTR/L - Maryland
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
Narisa Tappitake, OTR/L, CHT - Colorado
Amanda West, OTR/L, CHT - Arkansas
Staff Liaison
Monica Barnaby
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