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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   01/01/2029 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
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