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    Our Board

    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.
    In 2017, the legislature passed a bill to transition all occupational therapy licensing from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to the Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (BOTP). The Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice began operating January 1, 2018. A Board was appointed and an executive director was hired. As of April 19, 2018, the Board assumed responsibility for all aspects of occupational therapy licensing and enforcement. 
     
    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 01/06/2025 Vice Chair, Occupational Therapist Cleveland, MN
    Erin Staum 01/01/2018 01/06/2025 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
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