DEIJAB Committee

Established in June 2021, the DEIJAB Committee's work encompasses a broad scope of responsibilities, including updating and refining AOTA’s DEI Strategic Plan, guiding and informing the Board of Directors and other governance bodies on issues and opportunities related to DEIJAB, and assessing progress achieving the goals of advancing inclusion and diversity within AOTA and the profession.

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We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

AOTA is committed to building a more inclusive profession that is strengthened by the diversity and engagement of its practitioners and is equipped to address the needs of clients of all backgrounds and identities. DEI is woven into all AOTA spaces and thus, reflected throughout our website.

Our commitment to DEI

Meet the DEIJAB Committee

 

Dahlia Castillo
Chair

Dahlia Castillo

OTD, MS, OTR
2025-2027
Ricardo Altahif
Member

Ricky Altahif

OTD, OTR, CHT
2023-2026
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Member

Danielle Centi

DrOT, OTR/L, CBIS
2023-2026
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Member

Dale A. Coffin

Ed.D., OTR/L
2024-2027
Cecille Corsilles-Sy
Member

Cecille Corsilles-Sy

PhD, OTR/L
2023-2026
Jonette Ishmael
Member

Jonette Ishmael

OTD, OTR/L
2023-2026
Inti Marazita
Member

Inti Marazita

PhD, MS, OTR/L
2023-2026
Devlynn “Dev” Neu
Member

Devlynn “Dev” Neu

MS OTR/L, CSOT, LSVT
2025-2028
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Member

Letitia B. Osburn

DHSc, MS, OTR/L
2024-2027
Jamal smith
Member

Jamal Smith

OTS, COTA/L
2023-2026
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Member

Shekiah Flowers Stinson

OTD, MED, OTR/L, CAPS
2024-2027
Dr. Varleisha (Gibbs) Lyons, Vice President, DEIJAB
Staff Liaison

Varleisha Lyons

PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA