AOTF Welcomes New Board Chair and Trustees

The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Patricia L. Davies, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA,  as its new Board Chair. Dr. Davies is a distinguished professor at Colorado State University, where she leads the Brainwaves Research Laboratory. Her research focuses on understanding the neurological basis of cognitive, sensory, and motor functions, particularly in children with developmental disorders.

Davies' accomplishments include: 

• Over four decades of experience in occupational therapy
• Significant contributions to the field through research and education
• Extensive global collaborations and presentations
• Recipient of substantial funding from organizations like the NIH and NSF

Other Board Changes

We are honored to welcome Timothy Reistetter, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, as the new Secretary of our Executive Board for 2025, while Janet Poole, PhD, OTR/L, will continue as Vice Chair, and Anne Bryden, PhD, OTR/L, as Treasurer.

Furthermore, we are delighted to announce the inclusion of Shawn Roll, PhD, OTR/L, Brent Braveman, OTR, PhD, FAOTA, Megan Chang, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Lisa Juckett, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, and Rebecca Martin, OTR/L, OTD as Trustees.

Outgoing Board Members

The AOTF extends its profound gratitude to the outgoing Board members: Mary Jane (MJ) Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L, our immediate past Chair, and Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATP, BCTS, our former Secretary, for their dedicated service and invaluable contributions.

We also thank Kathleen Lyons, SCD, OTR/L, Pamela Talero Cabrejo, OTD, OTR/L, CPAM, and Antoinette Shaw, OTR, for their dedicated service as Board Trustees.

Celebrating 60 Years of Impact

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, the AOTF remains committed to advancing occupational therapy through research, education, and advocacy. We look forward to continuing our mission with the support of our dedicated Board members and the entire occupational therapy community.