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Fellows

Meet 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.

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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Meet our Fellows

Explore the profiles of our esteemed Fellows and learn about their remarkable contributions to recreational therapy.

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Jared

Allsop

Inducted

2024

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Missy

Armstrong (Beryerlin)

Inducted

2012

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Carolyn

Austin

Inducted

2023

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Teresa

Beck

Inducted

2012

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Ellen

Broach

Inducted

2018

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Melinda

Conway Callahan

Inducted

2013

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Brandi

Crowe

Inducted

2024

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Dawn

DeVries

Inducted

2017

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Becky

Garrett

Inducted

2018

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Jennifer

Hinton

Inducted

2012

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Linda

Hutchinson-Troyer

Inducted

2011

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Thea

Kavanaugh

Inducted

2018

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Betsy

Kemeny

Inducted

2018

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Youngkhill

Lee

Inducted

2012

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Bryan

McCormack

Inducted

2012

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Devan

McNeill

Inducted

2024

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Noelle

Molloy

Inducted

2025

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Sharon

Nichols

Inducted

2011

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Jennifer

Piatt

Inducted

2020

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Anne

Richard

Inducted

2021

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Angie

Sardina

Inducted

2025

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Jerry

Singleton

Inducted

2024

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Joan

Sutton

Inducted

2023

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Karen

Wenzel

Inducted

2020

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Jeff

Witman

Inducted

2012

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Heewon

Yang

Inducted

2012

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Lynn

Anderson

Inducted

2018

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Amber

Arrington

Inducted

2025

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Cari

Autry

Inducted

2022

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Vinnie

Bonadiest

Inducted

2021

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Cliff

Burnham

Inducted

2020

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Patti

Craig

Inducted

2021

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Kathy

Davis

Inducted

2024

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Charlie

Dixon

Inducted

2013

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Donna

Gregory

Inducted

2021

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Colleen

Hood

Inducted

2020

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Megan

Janke

Inducted

2020

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Alfred

Kaye

Inducted

2013

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Mary Ann

Keogh Hoss

Inducted

2011

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David

Loy

Inducted

2022

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Alexis

McKenney

Inducted

2020

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Emily

Messina

Inducted

2025

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Carolyn

Nagle

Inducted

2024

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Nancy

Nisbett

Inducted

2023

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Heather

Porter

Inducted

2021

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Jo-Ellen

Ross

Inducted

2017

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VIcki

Scott

Inducted

2012

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Gretchen

Snethen

Inducted

2018

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Jasmine

Townsend

Inducted

2023

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Richard

Williams

Inducted

2014

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Brent

Wolfe

Inducted

2018

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Ramon

Zabriskie

Inducted

2012

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Mary Jo

Archambault

Inducted

2025

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Candy

Ashton

Inducted

2012

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Tameka

Battle

Inducted

2021

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Heather

Bright (Gleghorn)

Inducted

2024

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Marcia

Carter

Inducted

2011

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Tracey

Crawford

Inducted

2023

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Shay

Dawson

Inducted

2025

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Joanne

Finegan

Inducted

2011

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Brent

Hawkins

Inducted

2020

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Deb

Hutchins

Inducted

2013

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Martha

Judge

Inducted

2023

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Laura

Kelly

Inducted

2022

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Robin

Kunstler

Inducted

2018

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Donna

Lozano

Inducted

2023

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Robin

McNeal

Inducted

2020

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Lisa

Mische Lawson

Inducted

2020

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Rhonda

Nelson

Inducted

2018

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Tim

Passmore

Inducted

2012

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Kelly

Ramella

Inducted

2024

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Carmen

Russoniello

Inducted

2011

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Heather

Silander

Inducted

2025

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Frances

Stavola Daly

Inducted

2017

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Marieke

Van Puymbroaeck

Inducted

2012

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Pamela

Wilson

Inducted

2012

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Angela

Wozencroft

Inducted

2025

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Melissa

Zahl

Inducted

2020

Meet our Fellows Emeritus

Fellows Emeritus are our distinguished members who have retired from active practice in recreational therapy but retain honorary fellowship status in recognition of their contributions to the profession.
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