Board of Directors
Those on our board of directors have been either elected by our members or appointed by our president. They serve, as volunteers, to advocate for the benefit of all OTs and COTAs practicing in Louisiana as well as to promote best practice for those who receive/warrant OT services in our state.
| President | Jennifer Hluchy, MS, LOTR | |
| Vice President | Elise Kelone, MOT, LOTR, CAPS | |
| Secretary | Claire McMaster, MOT, LOTR | |
| Treasurer | Regine Dade, MBA, LOTR | |
| AOTA RA Representative | Jonann Arrant, MOT, LOTR |
District Chairs:
| Northwest | Melissa Wilkerson, LOTR | |
| Northeast |
co-chair: Jennifer Perodeau, MOT, M.A.T., LOTR co-chair: Emily Mike, OTD, LOTR |
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| Central | Vacant | |
| Acadiana |
Ashley Bertrand |
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| Southwest |
Melissa Kramarich, LOTR, CLT |
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| South-Central |
co-chair: Rachel Stelly, LOTR, C/NDT |
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| Southeast |
co-chair: Bailey Berrigan, MOT, LOTR co-chair: Shannon Richard, MOT, LOTR |
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| Bayou Region |
Amy Shows, LOTR |
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*See a breakdown of LOTA Districts here.
Council Chairs:
| Research |
co-chair: Judith C. Vestal, PhD, LOTR co-chair: Shannon Mangum, MPS, LOTR |
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| Standards & Practice | Danielle Keyser, MOT, LOTR, GTC | |
| Legislative | Samantha Francioni, MOT, LOTR |
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| Education | Barbara Johnson |
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Social Media |
Gabby Scioneaux, COTA/L | |
| Membership |
Connor Murphy, MOT, LOTR |
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| Nominations | Tiffany Twickler, MOT, LOTR |
Not listed are multiple committee members who also volunteer their services and are vital to this team.