The Scholarship and Awards Committee is involved in the solicitation, review and selection of ATRA Award recipients, Peg Connolly Scholarship recipients and First Time Conference Attendee Scholarship recipients.

ATRA Facilitator:  Brianna Alne

The Nominations and Elections Committee is involved in the Solicitation, review and preparation of nominations and election process for the ATRA Board of Directors.

 ATRA Facilitator:  Tameka Battle

The Newsletter Committee obtains newsletter articles and noteworthy items of content, reviewing submissions, and editing content of the quarterly newsletter.  

ATRA Facilitator: Maggie Bayerl

The Online Learning Committee seeks virtual presentations and online continuing education content for the ATRA Online Learning Platform and editing content provided. 

ATRA Facilitator: Maggie Bayerl

The Research Committee is seeking practitioners and educators to focus on the development of a research agenda for the profession. 

ATRA Facilitator: Brent Wolfe

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee is looking for ATRA members to work with our Co Chairs in developing a litmus test that ATRA would be able to use for all teams, committees, and task forces to ensure we are creating the most accepting and welcoming environment possible.  

ATRA Facilitator: Tracey Crawford

The RT Month Committee assists in the planning and implementation of Recreational Therapy month activities, promotions, resources, and engagement.  

ATRA Facilitator: Tara Shibbani

The ATRA Annual Conference Committee solicits continuing education content and vendors for the ATRA Annual Conference as well as developing planning social networking opportunities.

ATRA Facilitator: Dawn DeVries

For the Advocacy & Legislative Team, we are looking for individuals who have interest in, experience with, or a desire to learn about issues related to our advocacy and legislative issues. The goal of the Advocacy & Legislative Team is to  advocate for legislative actions, policies, and regulations and partner with other advocacy groups to achieve policies that champion and support the practice of recreational therapy and the role within health and wellness models.

Board Facilitators: Courtney Fecske & Kevin Enright

For the Membership Growth & Development Team, we are looking for individuals who have interest in, experience with, or a desire to learn about all issues related to growing the membership of ATRA. The goal of the Membership Growth Team is to identify, develop, inspire, and support recreational therapists who seek to become leaders within the organization and in the field. Additionally, exponentially grow the membership so that membership in ATRA is seen as a necessary educational, social, and ethical component of service within the practice of recreational therapy.

Board Facilitators: Eric Oba and Adria Smith

For the Quality Providers Team, we are looking for individuals who have interest in, experience with, or a desire to learn about how we create and recognize excellence within the field. The goal of the Quality Providers Team is to create, implement, and promote a set of standards that will identify parameters that advance excellence within the practice of recreational therapy. 

Board Facilitators: LeAnn Wheeler & Nancy Nisbett