PUBLIC RELATIONS/COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR

Kelly J. Ramella, EdD, LRT, CTRS

Arizona State University

The governance of Arizona State Therapeutic Recreation Association rests with the ASTRA Board of Directors (BOD). The ASTRA Board of Directors is made up of volunteer Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapists who are elected by ASTRA membership to represent the therapeutic recreation community in Arizona. The board gives leadership to ASTRA advocating for therapeutic recreation to promote the health and well-being of the public through service, education, and research.

The BOD consists of the following 5 voting positions:

• President - Guides and directs the organization
• Vice President - Acts as the organization's internal relations and acts as a liaison between ASTRA and ATRA
• Secretary/Treasurer - Records the organization's minutes and is responsible for the organization's finances
• Professional Development Director - Responsible for all educational sessions and networking events
• Public Relations/Communication Director - Oversees the marketing and all information disseminated for the organization

Board members commit to a two (2) year term of service, attend regular meetings, actively participate in ASTRA initiatives, and conduct themselves as ambassadors for the therapeutic recreation profession.

The Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer and Public Relations/Communication Director will be elected on even years, and the President and Professional Development Director will be elected on odd years. Board terms run congruent with the organization's fiscal year (October - September). 

All ASTRA Professional, Retired Emeritus, and/or Student members, in good standing, interested in serving on the BOD are eligible to be nominated and run for election. Election details will be announced approximately 90 days prior to the end of the organization's fiscal year.

All members, in good standing, are welcome to attend any board meeting as a guest and may view past minutes.