President
President- Elect
Emily Nugen graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2016, and since has been working in Industrial Rehabilitation Field and currently works Olympic Sport and Spine. She fell in love with the WOTA Community the first time she became involved as a student in 2014. Since then Emily has moved from a volunteer to a member of the Conference Committee and helps manage Social Media, Volunteers, and more. Emily enjoys all the networking opportunities WOTA has offered her over the years! In her free time Emily enjoys cooking, crafting, spending time with her husband, Son, and some graphic design.
Vice President
Paul Campell
Secretary
Scott Bowen is a COTA/L currently working in the pain management and brain injury rehab programs at Rehabilitation Institute of Washington in Seattle. He also currently serves as an executive board member of HeadStrong, a local organization supporting survivors of brain injury and their families. Prior to joining RIW he worked in industrial rehab and work hardening. He loves helping people realize their full potential and return to the activities that are meaningful to them. Scott graduated in 2020 receiving his Degree from the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology and is pursuing a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) certificate.
Treasurer
Vice President Nichole Webber is an Occupational Therapist currently working in an outpatient clinic serving all ages in Spokane. She previously worked in an outpatient pediatric setting. Nichole graduated from Eastern Washington University with her Masters in 2016.
OTA Representative
Nikky Jost
Continuing Education Chair
Stephanie Brubach
Education Chair-Elect
McKenna Donaldson
Legislative Chair
LC chair Trish Toole is an Occupational Therapist working for Rehab Without Walls as well as running Clear Path Occupational Therapy, her private practice. She has previously led the seating and assistive technology clinic at PROVAIL, worked in early intervention and pediatrics. She teaches and consults in the areas of 24-7 Postural Care Management, Seating and Wheeled Mobility, and transition age clients. Trish is an ATP and active member of RESNA and co-chair of the 24-7 PCM SIG. She graduated from University of Puget Sound with her MSOT in 2005 and Pacific University with her MAT in 1994.
Membership Chair
Karla Gray, OTR/L, LICSW is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound. She has provided direct OT services to people across the life span for multiple functional challenges in their homes, residential centers and acute care. She has managed inpatient acute psychiatric units and owned her private practice. She has previously served as the WOTA Representative to AOTA, Membership Chairperson, Conference Chairperson, Newsletter editor, Budget Chairperson, board Secretary, Central WA Regional District Chairperson, and association President.
Budget and Audit Chair
Alex Myers
Washington AOTA Representative
Mary Spores, OTR/L is currently the Washington State Delegate to the AOTA Representative Assembly. She has served on the Washington State Occupational Therapy Practice Board since 2019. Mary works at Pacific Rehabilitation Centers where she has practiced since moving to WA in 2005. Previously, she resided in CA and worked in outpatient and industrial rehabilitation settings. She has served on the Professionals in Workers Compensation Board between 2018 and 2022. Mary is also currently pursuing her post professional doctoral degree in occupational therapy.
Student Representatives
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