AROTA Committees

AROTA committees provide opportunities for members to collaborate, lead, and contribute to initiatives that advance occupational therapy across Arkansas.

Join a Committee

Awards and Scholarship Committee

The Awards and Scholarship Committee recognizes excellence within the occupational therapy community by developing award and scholarship criteria, reviewing submissions, and selecting recipients.

Chair: Jennifer Moore
Email: jennifer.moore@achehealth.edu

Bylaws and Ethics Committee

This committee maintains AROTA’s governing documents, recommends bylaw and policy updates, promotes ethical practice, and advises the Board on ethical issues.

Contact: Holly Hertzberg
Email: holly.hertzberg@achehealth.edu

Conference Planning Committee

This committee organizes AROTA’s annual conference and continuing education events, including program development, speaker recruitment, logistics, sponsorship, and promotion.

Chair: Shaina Meyer
Email: shainam@uark.edu

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

This committee fosters a professional community where OT practitioners, students, and stakeholders feel valued, represented, and empowered.

Contact: Holly Hertzberg
Email: holly.hertzberg@achehealth.edu

Finance and Audit Committee

This committee oversees financial health and accountability, including budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and recommendations for fiscal policies.

Chair: Ashley Stroud
Email: secretary.arota@gmail.com

Legislative Committee

This committee monitors legislative developments, informs members about advocacy priorities, coordinates grassroots efforts, and develops relationships with policymakers.

Chair: Taylor Riddle
Email: taylor@dtrstrategies.com

Mental Health Committee

This committee promotes OT’s role in mental and behavioral health through education, advocacy, resources, professional development, and networking.

Chair: Noah Hansen
Email: noah.hansen@achehealth.edu

Outreach Committee

This committee promotes the value of occupational therapy through service projects, public relations, student engagement, and community collaboration.

Contact: Holly Hertzberg
Email: holly.hertzberg@achehealth.edu

Reimbursement Committee

This committee monitors reimbursement trends, educates members about billing and documentation, and advocates for fair reimbursement practices.

Contact: Holly Hertzberg
Email: holly.hertzberg@achehealth.edu

Research Committee

This committee supports research that advances OT practice, education, and policy through collaboration, dissemination, mentorship, and conference-related research initiatives.

Chair: Steven Wheeler
Email: wheelers@uark.edu

School-Based Practice Committee

This committee supports OT practitioners in educational settings through advocacy, professional development, resources, collaboration, and best-practice promotion.

Chair: Maria Ball
Email: ballm@uark.edu