South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association

SCOTA continues to advocate for practitioners across the state of South Carolina. Maintaining our presence at the state level is critical across practice settings. Please consider supporting SCOTA to ensure we can keep our lobbyist!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart"-unknown

SCOTA President

Lindsay Kale,

M.S., OTR/L

Term 4/2024-4/2026

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SCOTA Vice President

Jesse Ausec,

OTD, MS, OTR/L, SIPT

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SCOTA Secretary

Dillen Hartley, IMC, SSPC, Adv. DIR/Floortime® , TBRI® Trained, OTR/L

Term 4/2025-4/2027

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SCOTA Treasurer

Ashley Evans, OTR/L

Term 4/2024-4/2026

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Legislative Chair

Sarah Gassman-Wilbanks, OTR/L

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Public Relations Chair

Shaquenta Byars,

COTA/L

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Awards & Nominations Chair

Michelle Hannum, OTR/L, OTD

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COTA Liaison

Laura West, COTA/L

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Continuing Education Chair

Candace Fly, OTR/L

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Leadership & Management SIS Chair

VACANT

Pediatric SIS Chair

Randi Neideffer,

OTR/L

Education & Research SIS Chair

Nancy Carson, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Hand Therapy & Work Programs SIS Chair

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Mental Health & Wellness SIS Chair

Moni Keen, OTD, OTR/L

Physical Disabilities & Gerontology SIS Chair

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Technology & Accessibility SIS Chair

VACANT

Lowcountry District Chair

Schayla Axson

OTD, OTR/L, NTMTC

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Midlands District Chair

Carolyn DeJoseph, OTR/L

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PeeDee District Chair

Rachelle Lydell, OTD, OTR/L

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Piedmont District Chair

Alicia Sullivan,

COTA/L

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Board Vacancies

**Direct interest and inquiries to: adminscota@gmail.com

Nomination Application

Nominations will be accepted through January 1st

District Chair-Piedmont