The Annual Meeting Committee is responsible for planning and implementing all aspects of the Annual Meeting program, including session planning, scheduling and coordination of topics, speakers and planned activities.
Annual Meeting Chair
Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT
Annual Meeting Committee Vice Chair
Rachel M. Pigott, MPH, OTR/L, CHT
Board Liaison
Kimberly A. Masker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Committee Members
Emily Brackenridge, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Rose L. McAndrew, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Emily Pruet, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
Alyssa Phillips, CScD, MOT, OTR/L
Hershila Lallu, OTD, OTR/L, CLT
Kailey Lewis-Smith, OTD
Sarah Heid, OTR, CHT
Emily S Ho, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont) (2025 Pediatric Specialty Day Co-Chair)
Meagan Pehnke, MS, OTR/L, CHT, CLT (2025 Pediatric Specialty Day Co-Chair)
Lori Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT (Research Division Liaison)
Stephanie D. Strouse, OTD, OTR/L, CHT (Education Division Liaison)
Gayle Severance, MS, OT/L, CHT (Outreach Division Liaison)
Staff Liaisons
Jessica Hayes, CMP
Jill Steckler
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