Board Members

The Board’s mission is to protect the public through effective licensure and enforcement of the statutes and rules governing the practice of occupational therapy to ensure a reasonable standard of competent and ethical practice.

Board Member Name Appointed Term Ending Board Member Role City
Donna Coughlin  01/01/2018   01/03/2028 Occupational Therapy Assistant Rochester, MN
Stephanie Smith  06/16/2020   01/03/2028 Occupational Therapist Ham Lake, MN
Samantha Jo Olsen  01/01/2018   01/01/2029 Vice Chair, Occupational Therapist Cleveland, MN
Erin Staum  01/01/2018   01/01/2029 Treasurer/Secretary, Occupational Therapy Assistant Oakdale, MN
Chris Harbaugh  01/01/2018   01/05/2026 Board Chair, Occupational Therapist Big Lake, MN
Mary Bartzen  07/03/2019   01/04/2027 Occupational Therapist South Haven, MN
Jessica Engman  07/03/2019   01/04/2027 Occupational Therapist White Bear Lake, MN
Barbara Kloetzke  04/19/2023   01/04/2027 Occupational Therapy Assistant Shoreview, MN
Karoline Pierson  04/19/2023   01/04/2027 Public Member St. Louis Park, MN
Chad Kinart  04/03/2024   01/03/2028 Public Member Maple Grove, MN
Christine Hoepner  09/25/2024   01/04/2027 Public Member (Other Licensed MN Health Professional) Buffalo, MN