Dr. Crystal Gateley, Associate Teaching Professor, and Associate Chair in the SHP OT department was appointed by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Board of Directors to serve a two-year term on the AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Committee (ELDC).

The ELDC’s function within AOTA is to develop, maintain, and monitor the Emerging Leadership Development Program (ELDP) with a purpose of supporting and inspiring individuals to engage in volunteer service within AOTA throughout their careers. Dr. Gateley’s term will run from July 1, 2017, until June 30, 2019.