Judith J. Joseph

Judith Joseph has been the Executive Director of the Texas Occupational Therapy Association since 2017.  She worked in outpatient neuro-rehab for ten years until June 2020.  She has been an ADED Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist since 2014 and developed the clinical driving evaluation program at Houston Methodist. 

Judith obtained a BS in OT from Western Michigan University and a Post Professional MA from Texas Woman’s University. Judith has a solid occupational therapy foundation, bringing almost 40 years of experience in clinical practice, leadership, mentorship, and advocacy.  As TOTA’s executive director, she meets with lobbyists, Texas legislators, and state agency leaders, promoting the role of OT in various settings and ensuring that TOTA is current on issues impacting OT in Texas. Judith embodies the change she wants to see in the profession. Through her leadership, service, advocacy, and support for students, the impact of her contributions to OT is profound and long-lasting. Judith is currently an adjunct faculty member at San Jacinto College, OTA program in Houston, TX.

Name and Contact

• Judith J. Joseph

• Email: judith.joseph1otr@gmail.com 

Training and Advanced Certifications

• CDRS – ADED Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist – 2013-present

Area(s) of Expertise

• State advocacy

• Driving and community mobility

Awards and Honors

• AOTA Roster of Fellows – 2025

• TOTA 2012 OTR of the Year

• TOTA 2010 Distinguished Service Award

• Houston Methodist Hospital ICARE Award – 2010, 2013

Leadership Accomplishments and Passions

• Executive Director of TOTA since June 2017

• Annual Conference and Meetings Coordinator, Texas Occupational Therapy Association (2017-Present)

• The Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Certification, Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies Certification in Non-Profit Financial Management with Distinction/Exemplary Certification (June 2020)

• Committee Member, Texas Occupational Therapy Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee (2020 – present)

• Planning Committee Member, National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus and BROTHAS Black History Month Program (February 2025)

• Planning Committee Member, National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus and BROTHAS Black History Month Program (February 2024)

• Content Creator, TOTA Tidbit Bi-Weekly e-Newsletter (2019- Present)

• Roster of Accreditation Evaluators, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (2016-2018)

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