New NCTRC Chairperson and Executive Director

From the May/June 2015 NCTRC e-News: Jennifer Hinton, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS has been elected as the new NCTRC Chairperson. Jennifer is a professor of recreational therapy at Western Carolina University. Anne Richard, MS, LRT/CTRS as the new NCTRC Executive Director. Anne comes to this position with vast RT practice and leadership experience in settings including behavioral health, acute hospital care, both skilled nursing and assisted living with geriatrics and as an educator in RT academic programs. She has also been actively involved professionally and holds NCTRC Specialty Certification in Gerontology. In her roles as educator, consultant, clinical specialist, director, therapist, internship supervisor and manager, Anne has gained valuable skills that will continue the tradition of excellence at NCTRC. Please join the Board of Directors in welcoming Anne as she begins her position on August 1, 2015