MOTA BOARD MEMBERS
President: Molly Kimmel
Molly Kimmel graduated from Gonzaga University before moving to Philadelphia to work in adult education. She figured out OT was the right lifelong career path and eventually moved back to attend the University of Washington for her masters degree in OT. She’s worked at Providence Saint Patrick Hospital for the last 10 years in just about every unit of the hospital. In 2020, she transitioned to be the program director at MonTECH, Montana’s statewide assistive technology program. She is also OT core faculty/MT state coordinator for URLEND, a multi-disciplinary leadership training program. Molly is eager to dig in at MOTA and find creative and meaningful ways to connect Montana OTs with each other. When not working, she can be found in her garden, on a river, or planning her next trip.
Vice President:Valerie MaekerValerie Maeker has been an occupational therapist for almost 29 years. She has worked in a variety of setting including inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, home health, acute care and academia. She has specialized in neuro rehabilitation and is most passionate about working with clients that have spinal cord injuries, strokes, or Parkinson’s. She was Neuro-IFRAH certified from 2010 until the pandemic. She is NDT certified as well as LSVT-BIG certified. Throughout her career she has taken an active role in the Montana and Alaska organizations. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children, running marathons and being outside in nature.
Secretary: Becky King 
Becky is an assistant professor and academic fieldwork coordinator in the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program in Billings, MT. She is a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio for her undergraduate degree in occupational therapy and completed her graduate degrees through Eastern Kentucky University. She has practiced primarily in geriatrics in a variety of settings including skilled nursing facilities, outpatient, assisted living and independent living as both an occupational therapist and as a rehabilitation manager. Her research focus is on quality of life and occupational engagement for residents living in skilled nursing facilities. She has presented research at the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association annual conference 2020, Eastern Kentucky University’s annual research colloquium 2019 and is presenting a poster presentation this year at AOTA Inspire 2021. Becky recently moved to Billings, Montana with her family to pursue the opportunity to be an educator and promote occupational therapy to future generations. Becky is married with an adult son, teenage daughter and has 2 dachshunds (Ladybug and Evie). Becky enjoys outdoor activities, musicals/plays and spending time with family. Becky is interested in the position of secretary at MOTA in order to promote occupational therapy services in Montana, assist in providing high quality educational opportunities for clinicians and students through MOTA and become more involved and integrated into the OT community in Montana.
Treasurer: Christina Sinskichott 
Christina began her career as an occupational therapist in January 2009 after graduating from Texas Woman's University in Dallas. She has a masters degree in Occupational Therapy and an undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. She has worked with children of all ages as well as adults in clinical practice and home/community based services. She is a practicing therapist and the Clinical Administrator at Moving Mountains Therapy Center in Missoula. Christina also enjoyed her past role as adjunct instructor at Texas Woman's University and enjoys working and learning with OT students. She is very passionate about her community and in her spare time can be found spending time with her own family outdoors. Members at Large:Barbara FossenJessica Duquette
Jess is an occupational therapist whose journey began with a master's degree from Eastern Washington University in 2007, followed by a doctorate from the University of Utah in 2021. She has immersed herself in school-based therapy for the past decade, finding profound fulfillment in this niche. Alongside her clinical endeavors, Jess imparts her knowledge as an educator, teaching first-year seminar at Montana State University. Driven by her passion for unity within the profession, she seeks to galvanize occupational therapists through the Montana Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA), envisioning a collaborative force that amplifies impact and fosters growth.
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