Jackie Hurt, M.A., B.S, COTA/L, ROH
- Masters of Arts in Gerontology, USC
- Bachelors of Science in Liberal Studies, MSU
- Associates of Science in Occupational Therapy Assisting, MSU
WVOTA President, 2020 – 2022
- Provided leadership on WVOTA legislative efforts for WV’s inclusion to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact.
- Built and updated WVOTA website for all licensed practitioners in WV to engage and stay informed.
- Collaborate with WVOTA Legislative committee and WV congress to draft and pass a bill to open additional opportunities for OTA practitioners in WV.
- Initiated student leadership committee.
WVOTA Vice President, 2018 – 2020
WVOTA Secretary, Elected 2006 – 2014
- Created first online membership application and renewal.
- Initiated an online database to store all WVOTA meeting minutes for transparency.
WVOTA Conference Chair, Appointment 2011 – 2014
- Organized the annual state WVOTA conference for all WVOTA members in WV.
AWARDS
- 2023
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Roster of Honor (ROH) Award
- 2018
- WVOTA Hager Legislative Award, WVOTA State Conference, Morgantown, WV
- 2011
- Elizabeth Deveraux Occupational Therapy Award of Excellence, WVOTA State Conference, Charleston, WV