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Celebrating Our President: Dr. Jacque Sample, AOTA Roster of Fellows!

Gerlea Patton | Published on 5/21/2025

Celebrating Our President

Our very own President, Dr. Jacque Sample, has been accepted into the prestigious Roster of Fellows by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Dr. Jacque Sample has spent her 25+ year career engaging in and organizing OT advocacy projects, including co-founding the Missouri OT Hill Day, Missouri Disability Empowerment, and working with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on updating the OT School-based guidelines. Dr. Sample is actively engaged in municipal and state policy development and is currently running for public office. Dr. Sample currently serves as the President of MOTA, Chair of the Disabilities Commission in Columbia, MO, and is an associate professor at Cox College.

Roster of Fellows

The Roster of Fellows, established in 1973, recognizes occupational therapist members of AOTA who have made significant, impactful contributions to the profession through their knowledge, expertise, leadership, advocacy, and guidance. 

This year, 62 new Fellows join this distinguished society in 2025. This recognition is a testament to Dr. Sample's remarkable 25+ year career dedicated to advancing occupational therapy. Her tireless efforts and leadership have truly shaped the landscape of OT in Missouri and beyond. Here are just a few highlights of her incredible work:

  • Co-founding the Missouri OT Hill Day, advocating directly for our profession.

  • Co-founding Missouri Disability Empowerment, championing the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities.

  • Working with theMissouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to update the OT School-based guidelines, directly impacting services for students.

  • Active engagement in municipal and state policy development, even currently running for public office!

Beyond these impactful initiatives, Dr. Sample currently serves as thePresident of MOTA, Chair of the Disabilities Commission in Columbia, MO, and is an associate professor at Cox College.

 

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sample on this outstanding achievement! Her dedication and passion are an inspiration to us all, and we are incredibly proud to have her leading our association.


Interested in Becoming an AOTA Fellow?

 

Inspired by Dr. Sample's achievement? You too could be recognized for your significant contributions to the occupational therapy profession!

 

The Roster of Fellows honors OT professionals who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge, expertise, leadership, and advocacy, impacting consumers of OT services and/or members of the Association. Recipients of this award are authorized to use "FAOTA" after their signature, a mark of this esteemed honor.

 

To learn more about the minimal requirements and the application process for the AOTA Roster of Fellows, visit the official AOTA webpage dedicated to this recognition below.


AOTA Fellow Requirements



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