AHTA Work Teams, Review Boards, and Committees
Our Community in Action
Explore our active work teams and find out how you can contribute your unique expertise.
The AHTA work teams, review boards, and committees conduct the business of the Association through the collaboration between the AHTA Board of Directors and the AHTA membership. AHTA welcomes and encourages membership participation. Please contact the AHTA office for more information.
Board Chair: Linda Brown-Kuhn, HTR
The AHTA Magazine Work Team strives to keep the membership informed about the organization, the horticultural therapy profession, and related horticultural therapy information through soliciting, writing, and editing articles for the tri-annual AHTA Magazine.
Awards Review Board
Board Chair: Katie Ryzhikov, M.S., OTR/L, HTR
The Awards Review Board supports the Association by administering the AHTA Awards Program, reviewing the nominations, and selecting nominees. Awards are presented at the Awards Ceremony held annually at the AHTA Conference.
Certificate Program Accreditation Review Board
Board Chair: Holly Harrison
The Certificate Program Accreditation Review Board supports the Association by providing an objective review of Certification Program applications.
Conference Work Team
Board Chair: April Ellis, LCSW, HTR
The Conference Work Team assists in the planning and development of the AHTA Annual Conference. Work team members evaluate submissions, review programs, and assist onsite at each conference.
Credentialing Work Team
Board Chair: Lana Dreyfuss, LPCC, LCADC, SEP, HTR
The Credentialing Work Team is responsible for researching and identifying the necessary steps to pursue the professional credentialing of horticultural therapists.
Marketing Work Team
Board Chair: Katie Ryzhikov, M.S., OTR/L, HTR
The Marketing Work Team expands the awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the Association through outreach, advertising, networking, and developing fundraising endeavors.
Membership Work Team
Board Chair: Christopher Banke LMFT, HTR
The Membership Work Team is responsible for all aspects of the AHTA membership and for developing ideas and events to increase membership in the Association.
Nominations and Elections Review Board
Board Chair: Lana Dreyfuss, LPCC, LCADC, SEP, HTR
The Nominations and Elections Review Board supports the Association by providing an objective review of the nominee applications for the AHTA Board of Directors.
Professional Education Work Team
Amy Fee Bruzzichesi MSW, HTR
The Professional Education Work Team facilitates communication with horticultural therapy educators, the AHTA membership, and potential students regarding academic and professional opportunities.
Professional Registration Review Board
Board Chair: Katie Ryzhikov, M.S., OTR/L, HTR
The Professional Registration Review Board supports the Association by providing an objective review of professional registration applications.
The AHTA Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture Editorial Review Board
Editor: Matthew Wichrowski, HTR
The AHTA Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture Editorial Review Board facilitates the dissemination of horticultural therapy information, research, and professional practices through the publication of the bi-annual AHTA Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture.
Sponsorship Work Team
Board Co-Chairs: Kelly Warnick, HTR and Kamyshia Thompson
The sponsorship work team is responsible for innovative ways to attract sponsors to support the mission of AHTA while heightening visibility of AHTA professional practice worldwide.
Webinar Work Team
Board Chair: Holly Harrison
The webinar work team is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of webinars related to horticultural therapy.