PATA Board

OPEN POSITIONS
2021 - 2023

A position provides the opportunity to:

Grow and develop the PATA chapter
Influence and make vital decisions about professional development
Engage in leadership
Inform the community on the value of art therapy
Work with a team of professionals that are dedicated to furthering the field of art therapy
Network with other art therapists and professionals

As a local chapter, PATA must rely on member support to carry out the association's goals. Officers are responsible for the growth and development of your chapter. As a board or committee leader, you'll become an integral part of the Potomac Art Therapy Association, providing the support needed so that we can continue offering members like you the very best.

The PATA Board seeks creative and driven individuals who want to become more involved in the Art Therapy field.

EVENTS CHAIR
The Chair of the Events Programming Committee is responsible for organizing programs, workshops, and related activities for the membership. This includes disseminating event information in a timely manner and ensuring that Continuing Education (CE) events meet the NBCC requirements. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, CEU offerings continue to be on hold.

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
Communications team members will support the Communications Chair with website management, emails, social media, or other area of interest. The team will also work closely with events chair to disseminate event information to members and community.

To Apply or Nominate for a position:
E-mail us at potomacarttherapyassociation@gmail.com with subject line “Board Nomination” or “Committee Nomination."

MEET THE CURRENT PATA BOARD MEMBERS

President: Tyler Strusowski

Tyler Strusowski, ATR-BC, LPC is an art therapist in Washington, DC. He identifies as mixed media artist using acrylic paint, resin, glass, metal, fibers and paper. He currently holds the position as Art Therapist and Artist-in-Residence at the McClendon Center, which is a community mental health setting. Tyler also sees clients in private practice at Crone & Esquivel Group, LLC.

Vice President of Communications: Kelly Jacobs

Kelly Jacobs, MA, LGPAT, LGPC is an art therapist in Maryland. She received her BA from the University of Maryland (College Park) and recently received her MA from the George Washington University. While at GW, she interned at a substance abuse recovery program clinic (a trauma- focused, student-run community clinic). She is now working at two group practices in Maryland that provide trauma- informed, holistic mental health care services. As an artist, Kelly finds joy in painting, nature-based art-making, and all varieties of fiber/textile art.

Treasurer: Jane Woo

Jane Woo, MA, ATR-BC is a board certified art therapist in the DC Metro area. She received her BA at University of Georgia and her MA at The George Washington University. Her area of expertise is in medical art therapy, focusing on adjustment to illness, grief/loss, sibling and family support, and bereavement. She is currently an oncology therapist/art therapist at Life with Cancer, providing free mental health services to anyone impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Her favorite art mediums are cut paper, bookmaking, and watercolor.

Secretary: Janet Minichiello

Janet Minichiello, LCPAT graduated from The George Washington University's Art Therapy program in 2016 after receiving her BA in Visual Arts and Italian Studies from Brown University in 2007. Her professional experience includes working with older adults with dementia and other diagnoses, as well as patients in both medical and psychiatric hospital units. More recently, Janet has facilitated individual and group art therapy sessions for children and adolescents in outpatient programs while building a private practice. Her favorite artistic media are photography, textiles and assemblage. Janet is a native Washingtonian and continues to live in DC.

Licensure Committee Chair: Jordan S. Potash

Jordan S. Potash, PhD, ATR-BC, REAT, LCPAT (MD), LCAT (NY) is a registered, board certified and licensed art therapist, as well as, a registered expressive arts therapist. He has worked with clients of all ages in schools, clinics, and community art studios in the U.S. and Hong Kong. Jordan is primarily interested in the applications of art and art therapy in community development and social change, with an emphasis on reducing stigma, confronting discrimination and promoting cross-cultural relationships. Jordan has published on a variety of topics that include multiculturalism, social change, burnout prevention, ethics and medical humanities. He is also co-editor of Art therapy in Asia: To the bone or wrapped in silk (2012, Jessica Kingsley), the first book to systematically document indigenous, adapted and integrated art therapy theories and practices across Asia. Within the American Art Therapy Association, Jordan has served as chairperson of the Ethics Committee and Multicultural Committee, as well as, Book Review Editor for Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.

Website Manager: Adele Stuckey, LPC, ATR-BC

Adele is a board certified art therapist and counselor practicing in Alexandria, Virginia. She is the founder and clinical director of Alexandria Art Therapy, LLC a group practice providing art therapy and counseling to individuals of all ages. Adele specializes in providing art therapy for women seeking support for perinatal mental health. She also enjoys teaching creative arts workshops including the Zentangle Method, a meditative drawing practice.