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Meet the Newsletter Co-Editors

October 27, 2026
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Kurt Hubbard, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Kurt Hubbard currently serves as the Program Director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at South College. Throughout his distinguished academic career, he has held numerous leadership positions in higher education, including Chief Academic Officer, Executive Director, Dean of Academic Affairs, Department Chair, and Professor at multiple institutions.

In addition to his academic leadership, Kurt has owned and directed several hospital- and community-based organizations dedicated to helping clients achieve optimal occupational performance. His clinical and administrative expertise includes specialized experience in psychosocial practice and neurorehabilitation. He has also demonstrated a longstanding commitment to professional service at both the state and national levels. In Florida, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the state occupational therapy association.

Kurt is committed to advancing the occupational therapy profession through leadership, collaboration, and professional engagement. He looks forward to contributing to the Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association (TNOTA) through service on its Board of Directors and as Co-Editor of the TNOTA Tribune, the association’s state newsletter. Through these roles, he hopes to strengthen professional communication, promote member engagement, and support the continued growth and visibility of occupational therapy throughout Tennessee.

Stephanie Lancaster, EdD, OTR/L, ATP
 
Stephanie Lancaster currently serves as President of the Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association (TNOTA) and will remain in that role through December 2027. She recently retired from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where she served as an associate professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy. Throughout her academic career, Stephanie has been dedicated to occupational therapy education, student mentorship, and preparing future practitioners for professional success. Her professional interests include leadership development, student engagement, and the application of positive psychology principles to education and professional practice.
Prior to moving into academia in 2013, Stephanie worked clinically as an OT practitioner in multiple settings for 22 years, specializing in assistive technology. She has a longstanding commitment to professional service and leadership within TNOTA, previously serving as President Elect and co-facilitator of the Pediatric Community of Practice as well as the representative for the state of Tennessee in the AOTA Representative Assembly for 5 years. In addition, she served as Secretary and later Vice Chair of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD). As TNOTA President, she is focused on strengthening the association’s organizational structure, expanding opportunities for member engagement, and advancing the visibility and impact of occupational therapy throughout Tennessee.

As Co-Editor of the TNOTA Tribune, Stephanie looks forward to highlighting the accomplishments of Tennessee’s occupational therapy community, sharing valuable professional resources, and fostering stronger connections among practitioners, educators, and students across the state.

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