Annual Meeting Committee

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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