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Share Your Expertise, Shape the Future

Our volunteer partners and leaders enrich every AOTF function. Throughout the year, we work with volunteers from all areas of occupational therapy, healthcare, and the public to deliver the programs you rely on. Through diverse and interesting committee and task force opportunities, dozens of volunteers donate their time and talent to advance occupational therapy research, education, and leadership.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Complete our simple Volunteer Interest Form to join our volunteer pool!

Become a Committee Member

As of September 2026, the following committees have openings: Scholarship Selection Committee. We prefer a two-year commitment; a one-year minimum is required.

Become a Reviewer or Mentor

As of September 2026, we need members for our Scientific Review Group and the Scholarship Selection Committee.

Read, review, and score applications for AOTF Scholarships. A two-year commitment is preferred; a one-year minimum is required. Most active committee work typically takes place between December and January annually.

Review grants, doctoral scholarships, postdoctoral fellowships, and other funding applications. This role requires an approximate two-month commitment, with periods between November and February and between February and May. Submit survey for Fall Review 2026 by Oct. 16, 2026.

Create individualized development plans that guide the mentee through a research experience during the funding award period—approximately an eight-month commitment, typically from August to March.

A two-year commitment is preferred. Rolling onboarding.

SUBMIT INTEREST

AOTF Standing Committees

AOTF maintains ten standing committees that guide our mission and programs:

Audit Committee

  • Cheryl Strickland, Chair
  • Elizabeth Dixon
  • Heidi Horwitz

Awards and Recognition Committee

  • Karla Ausderau, Chair
  • Megan Chang
  • Jessica Kersey
  • Rebecca Martin

Development Council

  • Aimee Piller, Chair
  • Zesarae Bodie
  • Brent Braveman
  • Jewel Crasta
  • Catherine Hoyt
  • Rebecca Lassell
  • Jessica McHugh
  • Lala Shirish
  • Marth Kirkland, Emeritus
  • Ruth Ann Watkins, Emeritus

Finance Committee

  • Brent Braveman, Chair
  • Gina L. D. Kubec
  • Supawadee (Cindy) Lee 
  • Mariann Moran 
  • Rochelle Mendonca

Governance Committee

  • Timothy Reistetter, Chair
  • Tara Alexander
  • Felicia Chew
  • Dagny Fidler
  • Emily Kringle
  • Kathy Lyons

Investment Committee

  • Brent Braveman, Chair
  • Patricia Davies
  • Lisa Juckett
  • Timothy Reistetter

Scholarship Selection Committee

  • Tracey Recigno, Co-Chair
  • Mary Zadnik, Co-Chair
  • Cindy Anderson
  • Amanda Balser
  • Pam Cabrejo
  • Jeanne Sheehan Corcoran
  • James Foster
  • Elizabeth Hebert
  • Heidi Horwitz
  • Sabina Khan
  • Donnamarie Krause
  • Beth O’Rourke
  • Christine Raber
  • Antoinette Shaw

Scientific Advisory Council

  • Andy Persch, Chair 
  • Evan Dean 
  • Khalilah Johnson, Vice Chair
  • Beth Pfeiffer 
  • Shawn Roll

Standing for Research Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (STRIDE) Committee

  • Roger Ideishi, Chair
  • Dalmina Arias
  • Amber Armstead 
  • Nancy Damrah 
  • Katherine Dimitropoulou 
  • Marshae Franklin 
  • Christine Helfrich
  • Douglene Jackson 
  • Mary Khetani 
  • Danbi Lee 
  • Jennifer Pitonyak
  • Kellie Nicole Sawyer

Volunteer Development and Nominations Committee

  • Lisa Juckett, Chair
  • Suzanne Burns 
  • Jana Cason 
  • Namrata Grampurohit 
  • Jessica Kersey 
  • Juleen Rodakowski 
  • Rachel Wolpert

Join Our Community

Ready to make a difference? We welcome volunteers from all areas of occupational therapy—researchers, educators, practitioners, students, and community members. Your expertise and commitment help strengthen the profession and improve lives.

Contact us to learn more about volunteer opportunities

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