The Research Division identifies, implements and coordinates ASHT's research activities as defined in the strategic plan. Projects that currently fall under the Research Division include identifying new research grant opportunities, Journal Club chat, reviewing and grading abstracts submitted for ASHT Annual Meeting, vetting requests for research surveys to be distributed to ASHT members, promoting submissions to the Journal of Hand Therapy and mentoring prospective researchers.
Research Division Director
Lori Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Vice Division Director
Board Liaison
Danielle Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT
Division Members
Ricardo G. Altahif, Jr., OTD, OTR, CHT
Priya Bakshi, OTD, OTR, CHT
April Bryant, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Sarah Doerrer, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
Jenny Dorich, MBA, OTR/L, CHT
Sophie Goloff, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Chelsea Gonzalez, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Melanie Hubbuck, MS, OTD, OTR/L
Lisa Kozden, MOT, OTR/L, CHT, COMT
Katherine Loomis, MA, OTR/L, CHT
Tauni Malmgren, OTD, OTR/L
Rose McAndrew, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Renee McDade, CHT
Taylor Pendergast, OTR/L, CHT
Alyssa Lynn Phillips, CScD, MOT, OTR/L
Ashley Prokopiak, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
Kara M. Ross, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, CHT
TBA (Technology & Communication Committee liaison)
Journal Club
Priya Bakshi, OTD, OTR, CHT (Chair)
Jeanine Beasley, EdD, OTR, CHT, FAOTA
Nancy Byl, BS, MPH, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Sophie Goloff, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Lisa Kozden, MOT, OTR/L, CHT, COMT
Tauni Malmgren, OTD, OTR/L
Rose McAndrew, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Renee McDade, OT, CHT
Alyssa Lynn Phillips, CScD, MOT, OTR/L
Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT
Kara M. Ross, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, CHT
Patricia (Trish) Siegel, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Brocha Stern, PhD, OTR, CHT
Staff Liaison
Monica Barnaby
Interested in participating on a division, committee or ASHT project? Please review our current volunteer opportunities.