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TSU SOTA Mission Statement

The TSU Student Occupational Therapy Association is a student-led group that promotes professional and educational growth through community service and involvement, and fundraising activities. By applying the TSU MOT program curriculum, we can learn how to advocate for the profession as we develop our leadership skills.

Purpose
- To promote the objectives of both the American Occcupational Therapy Association (AOTA) as well as the Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association (TNOTA).
- To find new ways to promote Occuapational Therapy in the community through involvement and service.
- To promote professional growth and leadership skills

Current Leadership Contacts:

• President: Hanna Skiston -  hskiston@my.tnstate.edu 
• Vice President: Mikayla Friga -  mfriga@my.tnstate.edu 
• Secretary: Mariah Lavender -  mlavend4@my.tnstate.edu 
• Treasurer: Brittany Davis -  bdavis94@my.tnstate.edu
• Public Relations: Caroline Ellis -  cellis35@my.tnstate.edu
• Fundraising: Maddie Smith -  msmit331@my.tnstate.edu
• AOTA Representative: Morgan Miller -  mmille72@my.tnstate.edu
• TNOTA Representative: Jenni Schwartz -  jschwart@my.tnstate.edu

For Information on How to Join SOTA:

• Hanna Skiston - hskiston@my.tnstate.edu
• Program Director: Dr. Laura Carpenter - lcarpen3@tnstate.edu
• SOTA Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Eades - deades@tnstate.edu

SOTA Events:

Mentor-Mentee Program
Community Fundraiser Events

SOTA Links:
TSU SOTA Bylaws 
FAQ
Volunteer Opportunities
Previous MOT classes
TSU MOT Alumni (Facebook)