Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)
The East Carolina University (ECU) Occupational Therapy programs have a student-led chapter of the national organization Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD). The mission of the national organization, COTAD, is to “empower occupational therapy leaders to engage in practices that increase justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; anti-racism and anti-oppression for a transformative occupational therapy profession.” This national organization envisions “a future in which occupational therapy is accessible, inclusive, and effective for all.”
Executive Board and Faculty Liaison
2026 COTAD from left to right: Rachel McClain (SOTA Advocacy Committee Chair), Star Trivette (Chair), Gracie Holbrook (member), Tykashi McNeil (member), Katie Gowan (SOTA President)
COTAD Links