Meet the Student Occupational Therapy Association Officers

Lisa Maranto, President

Major: Occupational Therapy
Hometown: Kingwood, TX

Why did you join this organization? To improve my leadership skills and help out my classmates.
What are your personal goals for the semester? To learn as much as I can and keep a balance between work and school.
What are your goals for the organization? To provide an awesome pinning ceremony for the OTA class of 2011 and pave the way for the class of 2012.
What are your career interests? To become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
What are your hobbies outside of school? Cooking, baking, and camping.

I am married and a mother of three.

"Occupational Therapy is an exciting field - come check us out!" -Lisa Maranto

Brenda Hulse, Vice President

Major: Occupational Therapy
Hometown: Kingwood, TX

Why did you join this organization? To become more outgoing and improve my leadership skills.
What are your personal goals for the semester? To learn as much as possible and grow personally and professionally.
What are your goals for the organization? To positively represent occupational therapy.
What are your career interests? To work as a COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) with special needs children.
What are your hobbies outside of school? Sports, music, church and spending time with my family.

I have been married for six years and have two children.

"Occupational Therapy is a fun and exciting field. You should check it out if you're interested!" -Brenda Hulse

Angela Gallagher, Secretary

Major: Occupational Therapy
Hometown: Cleveland, TX

Why did you join this organization? I enjoy the healthcare field.
What are your personal goals for the semester? To be successful.
What are your goals for the organization? To try to get more people interested in Occupational Therapy.
What are your career interests? Occupatioal Therapy.
What are your hobbies outside of school? Tae Kwon Do, yardwork, and puzzles.

I am a mother of five, grandmother of two, hard worker thatloves a change-and yes-this program is challenging, but you will be better off for it.

"Complete prerequisites before starting the program; it is a very rewarding career." -Angela Gallagher

Kimberly Bertheld, Treasurer

Major: Occupational Therapy
Hometown: Atascasita, TX

Why did you join this organization? To be a leader and assist my classmates in the OTA program.
What are your personal goals for the semester? To balance my life as a wife, mother and student.
What are your goals for the organization? To promote the OTA program.
What are your career interests? To work as a COTA; I am excited about learning more about all the areas that I can work in.
What are your hobbies outside of school? Interior design, shopping, church and spending time with my family and friends.

I am married and have two children. I returned to finish my education after being a stay-at-home mom for eight years - that is the best decision I ever made.

"Occupational Therapy is an exciting and creative field. Come visit us and see how you can make a difference in someone's life!" -Kimberly Bertheld