Fellows
Meet our our distinguished Fellows who have made exceptional contributions to the field of recreational therapy through their practice, research, and leadership
About
Fellowship in the National Academy of Recreational Therapists is the highest honor in the profession. Fellows are recognized for exceptional practice, innovative research, education, and service.
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Individuals who are inducted into the academy demonstrate sustained excellence in the advancement of recreational therapy, Fellows serve as mentors, leaders, and advocates for the profession’s highest standards. Each Fellow brings unique expertise and perspective, contributing to the Academy's core purpose to recognize excellence, exchange knowledge, advance research, mentor leaders and promote awareness.
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Our Distinguished Fellows
Explore the profiles of our esteemed Fellows and learn
about their remarkable contributions to recreational therapy.
Allsop
Jared
Inducted
2024
Anderson
Lynn
Inducted
2018
Archambault
Mary Jo
Inducted
2025
Armstrong (Beryerlin)
Missy
Inducted
2012
Arrington
Amber
Inducted
2025
Ashton
Candy
Inducted
2012
Austin
David
Inducted
2011
Austin
Carolyn
Inducted
2023
Autry
Cari
Inducted
2022
Basile
Frank
Inducted
2011
Battle
Tameka
Inducted
2021
Beck
Teresa
Inducted
2012
Bedini
Leandra
Inducted
2011
Bonadiest
Vinnie
Inducted
2021
Bright (Gleghorn)
Heather
Inducted
2024
Broach
Ellen
Inducted
2018
Buettner
Linda
Inducted
2020
Burnham
Cliff
Inducted
2020
Carter
Marcia
Inducted
2011
Connolly
Peg
Inducted
2011
Conway Callahan
Melinda
Inducted
2013
Cooke
Colleen
Inducted
2018
Coyle
Kathy
Inducted
2012
Craig
Patti
Inducted
2021
Crawford
Tracey
Inducted
2023
Cromer
Peggy
Inducted
2014
Crowe
Brandi
Inducted
2024
Davis
Kathy
Inducted
2024
Dawson
Shay
Inducted
2025
DeVries
Dawn
Inducted
2017
Dixon
Charlie
Inducted
2013
Finegan
Joanne
Inducted
2011
Folkerth
Jean
Inducted
2020
Garrett
Becky
Inducted
2018
Gregory
Donna
Inducted
2021
Hawkins
Brent
Inducted
2020
Hayes
Gene
Inducted
2021
Hinton
Jennifer
Inducted
2012
Hood
Colleen
Inducted
2020
Hutchins
Deb
Inducted
2013
Hutchinson-Troyer
Linda
Inducted
2011
Jacobson
John
Inducted
2014
James
Ann
Inducted
2018
Janke
Megan
Inducted
2020
Jordan
Jerry
Inducted
2011
Judge
Martha
Inducted
2023
Kavanaugh
Thea
Inducted
2018
Kaye
Alfred
Inducted
2013
Kelly
Laura
Inducted
2022
Kemeny
Betsy
Inducted
2018
Keogh Hoss
Mary Ann
Inducted
2011
Kinney
Judy
Inducted
2020
Kinney
Terry
Inducted
2020
Kunstler
Robin
Inducted
2018
Lee
Youngkhill
Inducted
2012
Loy
David
Inducted
2022
Lozano
Donna
Inducted
2023
McCormack
Bryan
Inducted
2012
McKenney
Alexis
Inducted
2020
McNeal
Robin
Inducted
2020
McNeill
Devan
Inducted
2024
Melcher Thompson
Suzanne
Inducted
2014
Messina
Emily
Inducted
2025
Mische Lawson
Lisa
Inducted
2020
Molloy
Noelle
Inducted
2025
Nagle
Carolyn
Inducted
2024
Navar
Nancy
Inducted
2011
Negley
Sandra
Inducted
2011
Nelson
Rhonda
Inducted
2018
Nichols
Sharon
Inducted
2011
Nisbett
Nancy
Inducted
2023
Passmore
Tim
Inducted
2012
Piatt
Jennifer
Inducted
2020
Pollock
Wayne
Inducted
2012
Porter
Heather
Inducted
2021
Ramella
Kelly
Inducted
2024
Raynor
Rob
Inducted
2014
Richard
Anne
Inducted
2021
Richeson
Nancy
Inducted
2014
Riley
Bob
Inducted
2021
Ross
Jo-Ellen
Inducted
2017
Russoniello
Carmen
Inducted
2011
Sardina
Angie
Inducted
2025
Scott
VIcki
Inducted
2012
Shank
John
Inducted
2011
Silander
Heather
Inducted
2025
Singleton
Jerry
Inducted
2024
Skalko
Thom
Inducted
2011
Snethen
Gretchen
Inducted
2018
Stavola Daly
Frances
Inducted
2017
Sutton
Joan
Inducted
2023
Van Andel
Glen
Inducted
2011
Van Puymbroaeck
Marieke
Inducted
2012
Wenzel
Karen
Inducted
2020
West
Ray
Inducted
2011
Williams
Richard
Inducted
2014
Wilson
Pamela
Inducted
2012
Witman
Jeff
Inducted
2012
Wolfe
Brent
Inducted
2018
Wozencraft
Angela
Inducted
2025