Refer to the AKOTA Bylaws for Board of Director responsibilities.
Board of Directors
Libbey Houseman
Director interior/north
I’m thrilled to accept the Director of Interior/North board position. I came to call Alaska home in 2011 after moving to Fairbanks, and I currently work as an early intervention occupational therapist providing in-person and telehealth services to families in the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands, Seward community, and Homer area. I enjoy traveling to work in rural and remote areas of Alaska while staying connected in the Fairbanks community. When I’m not working, some of my favorite activities include hiking, running, skiing, berry picking, and camping. I’d like to serve on the board to provide a voice for OT practitioners in the Interior and Northern regions, offer social connection and networking opportunities, and support the AKOTA mission.
Term Renewal Date: March 2027
Tami Boyer
director southcentral
I live in Anchorage and am excited to volunteer on the AKOTA board as I retired from the Providence Health Care system two years ago after 37 years of service. I have not retired my OT license! My career has focused on the adult population across multiple settings. Those included inpatient Rehab, Acute Care, Home Health Care and most recently Long Term Care /Skilled Nursing with a passion for caring for those with dementia and maintaining quality of life for those that remain in skilled nursing care for the duration of their lives. Throughout my career I have loved the opportunity to engage, mentor and supervise OT students from observation to professional rotations. I seek to maintain my connection with Alaska OT clinicians through this volunteer opportunity at AKOTA. I am loving my retired life! More time with my partner at our cabin, being outside in beautiful Alaska with our three Golden Retrievers, nurturing my flower garden beds during the summer and a host of inside and outside winter activities as the season approaches. Thank you for considering me for this opportunity!
Term Renewal Date: March 2027
Erin Brennan
Director southeast
Hi, I’m Erin and I have had the privilege of being Cordova’s sole Occupational Therapist (OT) since 2021. I graduated from Philadelphia University with my Masters in December 2016 and after my first full-time job started travel therapy with my now wife, a Physical Therapist Assistant.
We worked in 4 states from 2019-2021 in an array of different settings but we turned our temporary status into full time after living in Cordova for 6 months.
Over the past 2 ½ years, I have learned to embrace the challenges of being an Alaskan OT for all its quirks and grown in ways to best help my community: I created and hold a monthly LGBTQ+ support group, I assisted our Native Village of Eyak in forming and running a Neurodiverse Parental Support group, and I completed a fellowship (22-23) with UAA’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) Program. During my year of LEND, I rediscovered my passion for activism and the change we can make when our voices are heard; I look forward to embracing this role as a volunteer for AKOTA’s Board of Directors!
Term Renewal Date: February 2026
Danielle Keller
Director SouthCentral
Danielle (she/her) attended Creighton University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Alaska Pathway class of 2013. She has served as an outpatient pediatric occupational therapist for the past 10 years, specifically providing village intensive services and working on interdisciplinary provider diagnostic team(s) at Southcentral Foundation. She served as a special faculty teaching Occupational Therapy with Children and Youth 1&II through Creighton University. She recently completed her national board certification in pediatrics through the American Occupational Therapy Association. Danielle lives in Anchorage, has three daughters, and played collegiate volleyball. She is grateful for the nomination to participate on the AKOTA board, and would appreciate the opportunity to support professionals/students, policy, and continuing education for Alaska providers.
Term Renewal Date: March 2027