Kimberly Breeden, MS, OTR/L has 30 years of experience working in occupational therapy in a variety of settings. She has an extensive background in clinical program development, leadership, administration, and reimbursement, serving in roles such as Regional Director of Operations and Corporate Director of Operations. Kim is a graduate of the Belmont Master of Occupational Therapy Program in 2014. Kimberly was part of the 2017 Cohort of the AOTA Leadership Development for Middle Managers and has served in various roles in TNOTA. She has served as a clinical team leader and expert mentor for post-professional students as well as a mentor through the TNOTA Mentorship Program. She currently works in home health where she enjoys enhancing her client’s lives through occupational engagement.

Niccole Rowe, BA, COTA/L found her way to occupational therapy through her first profession in television news producing. She is grateful that one story led to her changing to such an amazing profession as occupational therapy. She is in her 12th year of clinical practice. She worked for 4.5 years at an outpatient occupational therapy pain program. Niccole is the recipient of the AOTA 2020 Gary Kielhofner Emerging Leader Award and has served in various volunteer committees including: the AOTA Emerging Leadership Development Committee, the Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association Student Involvement Committee, and the ACOTE Educational Standard Review Committee.