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Board Position Openings
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OTAC is approaching the start of a new appointment and election cycle for 2025! We know that this state is full of incredible, innovative, intelligent, sassy, smart, strong, diverse, and dedicated occupational therapy practitioners and we need YOU to join OTAC and keep fighting the good fight to elevate our profession in Colorado and on the National level. We invite you to step forward to show us what you've got! Here at OTAC, there is a little something for everyone. We have a variety of positions with varying levels of responsibility so you can ease in and get your feet wet, or dive in the deep end! Who are we looking for? (All position terms are for 2 years unless otherwise specified) Elections:
Chairperson Appointments:
Representative Appointments:
1 Year Appointment (to fill out a 2 year term)
We'd love for you to read up on the various elected and appointed positions and openings. Maybe you'll find out something new about what OTAC does for you as a valued member. Maybe you'll find someone who shares the same area of practice as you, and you want to network at the Conference and beyond. Maybe you're feeling stuck in your practice, but you find a role that fulfills your calling as an occupational therapy practitioner and you're reenergized and re-inspired. The possibilities are endless! Participating as a leader in OTAC is a great way to give back to the profession and the organization which works hard to advocate for the profession of OT in Colorado. It's a sweet bonus that you can also earn CE credits for your volunteer service towards license renewal. We can't wait to meet you! Click the links, read, apply, and come on in, the water's fine. :-) DEADLINE: The Nomination Committee kindly requests applications be submitted by September 25th. (If positions remain unfilled, OTAC will then accept late applications for consideration for appointments to unfilled positions until they are filled.)
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OTAC is a 100% volunteer led organization serving the community of occupational therapy practitioners and students in the state of Colorado.
Serving on the board is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, network with other professionals, and serve a valuable role in support of occupational therapy in Colorado! Volunteers are eligible for the receipt of contact hours for their volunteer contribution.
OTAC welcomes your application for the open leadership and advocacy positions listed below. Share your talents and passion for occupational therapy and make a difference in supporting OT practice in Colorado!
How is OTAC Organized?
The executive body that runs OTAC is known as the Board. The Board consists of three entities:
1) The Executive Committee of the Board
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Communication Committee Chairperson
- Conference Committee Chairperson
- Fundraising Committee Chairperson
- Member Services Committee Chairperson
- Professional Development Committee Chairperson
- Public Policy Committee Chairperson
- OT OTAC Representative
- OTA OTAC Representative
- Student Representatives (elected by their school's SOTA group)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
The Executive Committee of the Board are the only positions on the Board that are elected by OTAC membership (the rest of the Board is appointed). The Executive Committee of the Board is made up of four elected officers who serve two-year terms: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Election Information
Once an OT or OTA is nominated /self-nominates for consideration for one of these four positions, they are listed on an election slate of candidates. OTAC members are sent an online link to the election ballot to review the slate of candidates and vote for their choices. The candidate that receives the highest percentage of ballot votes is then elected to that position.
Elections need to have a quorum (at least 10%) of OTAC members participate in voting on a slate of candidates for the election to be valid. If there are no nominations for an executive position during the election cycle the position is open for appointment by the president with Board approval.
To nominate yourself or someone else for an Executive Committee of the Board position, submit a nomination here!
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Position & Description |
Currently Presiding |
Term |
Is this position open for nominations in Fall/Winter 2024? |
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President |
Linda Crawford, OTR/L, CDWF |
Elected Fall of 2022Term: 2023-2024 |
Yes |
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Vice President |
Molly Hahn-Floyd, OTD, OTR/L |
Elected Fall of 2023Term: 2024-2025 |
No |
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Secretary |
Emily Tull, OTR/L, MSOT, EP-C |
Elected Fall of 2022Term: 2023-2024 |
Yes |
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Treasurer |
Karen Freed-Jackson, COTA |
Position open for appointment |
Position open to fill immediately -- apply here! |
BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
OTAC has 6 permanent committees and each of these committees has a Chairperson.
Board Chairpersons apply for appointment, meaning they do not have to run for election. The Nominations Committee, led by the Vice President, reviews applications for appointment to any open position and submits the committee’s choice for appointment to the full Board. The potential appointee is then voted on by the Board; a 2/3rds majority vote is required for Board approval.
To apply for a Committee Chairperson position, submit an appointment application here!
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Chairperson & Position Description |
Currently Presiding |
Term |
Can I be appointed to this position Fall/Winter 2024? |
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Communications Committee position description from OTAC Bylaws |
Katy Owens, OTR/L | Appointed in Fall 2023 |
No |
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Conference Committee position description from OTAC Bylaws |
Jenny Junker, OTD, OTR/L |
Appointed in Fall 2023 |
Yes |
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Fundraising Committee position description from OTAC Bylaws |
Vacant - apply here! |
2 years |
Yes |
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Member Services Committee position description from OTAC Bylaws |
Michelle Wanek O'Neal , |
Appointed in Fall 2023 |
No |
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Professional Development Committee position description from OTAC Bylaws |
Amy Solomon, OTD, MS, OTR/L |
Appointed in Fall 2023 |
Yes |
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Public Policy Committee position description from OTAC Bylaws |
Heidi Kunugi, OTD, OTR/L |
Appointed in Fall 2023 |
No |
OTAC OT & OTA REPRESENTATIVES
The OTAC OT & OTA Association Representatives function as “members at large” on the Board. This means they represent the population of OTs & OTAs in the state, serving as a conduit for those OTs/OTAs to raise concerns with the Board. The OTAC OT & OTA Representatives also participate in OTAC advocacy efforts as needed.
These positions are appointed by the same process as the Board Committee Chairpersons.
To apply for an OT or OTA Representative position, submit an appointment application here!
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OTAC Association Representative |
Currently Presiding |
Term |
Is this position open for nominations in Fall/Winter 2024? |
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OT Representatives position description from OTAC Bylaws |
Sarah Schmeda, OTD, OTR/L, CHT |
1 year appointment2024 |
Yes |
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OTA Representative position description from OTAC Bylaws |
Katie Freeman, COTA/L |
1 year appointment2024 |
Yes |
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
SOTA groups from each OT and OTA educational program in the state appoint their own student association representatives. Student representatives have one collective Board vote.
Click HERE to see the current OTAC Board Executive and Committee Board Members
Apply for a Board Position!
Please contact info@otacco.org if you have any questions about a position.
ABOUT OTACOTAC is the Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado. It is a non-profit organization that strives to increase the quality of care and level of professionalism to the practice of OT in Colorado. Have a feedback or need more help? Email: info@otacco.org |
