Board of Directors

Pres
Pres-Elect
Past Pres
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Treas
East Rep
West Rep

President

Cami Young, CTRS

Cami has a passion for working with people who have disabilities, which started at a young age. She originally thought she would be a special education teacher, but soon realized that change occurred when being active. She was introduced to the field while attending Brigham Young University and received her TR degree in 1997. The first part of her professional journey started while working in a community outdoor group. Seeing real physiological change occur to children who were physically disabled through recreating and processing was magical. As children came into her life she shifted focus and started working in a more structured job focusing on community mental health. After working in the field for 8 years she is taking a break. Cami and her husband moved to Spokane 5 years ago and she is staying home to raise their 5 children. However serving on the WSTRA board is her attempt to stay connected to the field that she loves and will someday return to. Being a Mom is consuming, but, as any Recreational Therapist knows, everyone must stay active in order to feel whole. She spends the summer months camping, literally. Her favorite activity is loading everyone up in their tent trailer and spending months out on the road enjoying nature and the water. Other activities you can find Cami doing frequently is scrapbooking and running. Through recreating, she finds self confidence, peace and purpose and believes that this profession is useful to all individuals.

President-Elect

Patty Irvin, CTRS/R

Patty has been a recreation therapist for many years and is currently the Director of Rehabilitation Services at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake.

Past President

Darren Aliment, CTRS/R

After an accident in his teen years, Darren got a second chance at life and decided he wanted to give back to others. He received his degree from Washington State University in 1990. Having worked in mental health, long term care, chronic pain, chemical dependency, home health and outpatient, Darren found his true calling was inpatient rehabilitation and is now at St. Joseph Medical Center for 6 years. Darren is active with WA & OR Weimaraner Rescue, the pet partner program and is a rosarian.

Secretary

Morgan Olson, CTRS/R

Morgan received her Recreation Therapy degree from Western Washington University. She is currently a Recreational Therapist at Fairfax Hospital, working in mental health with youth and adults. She also has experience working in pediatric burns. Morgan finds joy and inspiration in music, horses, running, volleyball and quality time with friends. She strongly believes in the power that recreation can have in helping people find joy and gain a sense purpose and understanding of themselves and the world around them.

Treasurer

Debbie Pate, MS, CTRS/R

RT combines Debbie's medical passion and outdoor love. She works in most specialties with interest in technology and outdoor recreation to improve patients' function. She loves outdoor activity and has worked quite a bit in musical theatre. She sees WSTRA becoming your main resource.

East Represenative

Candice Belcourt, CTRS/R

Candice's primary focus is SCI, with specialized experience in geriatrics, CVA and neurological disorders. She currently works at St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute.

West Representative

Randee Young, CTRS

Until October 2007, Randee had worked for Outdoors for All as a Program Director since July of 2000. She loved to share her passion for the outdoors while encouraging people of all abilities to overcome challenges and try new adventures. Currently, she holds the position of Recreation Coordinator at The Fairwinds Retirement Community in Redmond, WA, and is a member of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. She graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1998 with a BA in Therapeutic Recreation. Shortly after completing a 16 week internship with the National Sports Center for the Disabled in Winter Park, Colorado, Randee passed the national exam to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS®).

Nominations

The WSTRA Board of Directors is comprised of Professional Members, most likely just like you. You, or your colleagues, can help your fellow RT/TR professionals through Board service.

The Board of Directors policy describes the duties and qualifications of the various offices. Please consider nominating yourself or someone you feel would make a good member of the WSTRA leadership team.