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Empowering Black Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Students

Our Misson

Providing Professional Support and Networking Opportunities

We advocate for Black occupational therapy practitioners and occupational therapy students in order to enhance and promote their contributions to the occupational therapy profession, national and state associations, and public-at-large.

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We Advocate for Black Leaders and Role Models in the Occupational Therapy Profession to Enhance and Promote their Contributions

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Our Leadership

We are making an extra effort to build our membership for the sake of collective power and support. Together we can do great things!

Riqiea Kitchens PhD, OTR, BCPR, CSRS President
Candice Freeman OTD, MOT, OTR Vice President
Lisa Simmons OTD, OTR/L Secretary
Brendan Cook OTD, OTR/L Treasurer
Nikki Demus MOT, OTR, CAPS Central and Interim Western Regional Coordinator
Nardia Aldridge PhD, OTR/L, DTM Eastern Regional Coordinator
Grace Hopkins OTDS Student Representative

Becoming An Active Member Supports Black Scholarship, Advocacy, Professional Development, Operations and Ongoing Programming

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Upcoming Events

  • The OTP's Role Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors

    • Wednesday, October 15, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • sfbotc.wildapricot.org/events

    Are you passionate about mental health, advocacy, and meaningful occupation?

    Join us for a powerful and inspiring session with Robin Underwood, PhD, OT/L, as we explore how occupational therapy can be a lifeline for domestic violence survivors. Learn how OTPs play a crucial role in trauma recovery, daily life skills, safety planning, and community reintegration

    You're Invited: 
    SFBOTC's Emerging Practice Series in Collaboration with NSU

    ✨ The OTP's Role Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors ✨

    Wednesday, October 15
    6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
    Via Zoom
    Donation: $10 members | $15 general
    Contact hours provided

    Register today at: sfbotc.wildapricot.org/events

    Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, uplift your practice, and stand in solidarity with survivors.
    Let’s be the change—one life, one intervention at a time.


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Frances Swift Scholarship

NBOTC is a 501(C)-6 non-profit organization. donations are welcome to support our scholarship fund. Our vision is to eventually endow the Frances Swift Scholarship. Give Today! Support our Frances Swift Scholarship to assist students with educational costs.

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Goal: $15,000.00
Collected: $3,648.00
24%


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