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Advocacy Committee
The ASTRA Advocacy Committee is a dedicated group of volunteer recreational therapists committed to advancing the visibility, value, and viability of recreational therapy across Arizona. Through collaboration and strategic action, the committee works to influence policy, educate stakeholders, and promote awareness of the profession’s essential role in recreation, health and human services. Current efforts include analyzing state and national policy trends, engaging key stakeholders, forming recreational therapy interest groups, and supporting the American Therapeutic Recreation Association's national legislative and policy initiatives.
If you are passionate about the future of recreational therapy in Arizona, we invite you to join us. Your voice can help shape the path forward.
Email: aztherapeuticrecreation@gmail.com
Chelsea Harden, CTRS
Committee Chair
Morgan Larsen, CTRS
Mental and Behavioral Health Special Interest Group Lead
Kelly Ramella, EdD, LRT, CTRS
Committee Member
The ASTRA Conference Committee is a dedicated group of volunteer recreational therapists committed to advancing the visibility, value, and viability of recreational therapy across Arizona through social networking and continuing education opportunities. The conference committee will secure host facilities, coordinate continuing education sessions, recruit presenters, solicit raffle prizes, plan meals, snacks, marketing strategies, and more.
Are passionate about event planning and continuing education in Arizona?
We invite you to join us!
Your contributions to this committee will positively enhance the networking and continuing education opportunities for recreational therapy professionals and students in Arizona.
Email: aztherapeuticrecreation@gmail.com
Suzanne Stratton, MSHCA, CTRS
Committee Chair
Public Relations and Communications Committee
The ASTRA Public Relations and Communication Committee plays a vital role in sharing the story and impact of recreational therapy across Arizona. This creative team supports the work of the Public Relations & Communications Director by managing ASTRA’s digital presence, ensuring our message is clear, timely, and engaging. This committee keeps our community connected and informed by maintaining the website and social media channels and collaborating with board members to promote events. The purpose is to build a connected community of recreational therapy professionals by highlighting professional achievements and promoting opportunities for connection, socialization, and celebration!
Join us in amplifying the voice of recreational therapy—your creativity, energy, and ideas can help elevate our profession and strengthen our statewide presence.
Christina Coleman, PhD, CTRS
Committee Chair