President:
Jenn Raley Miller (she/her)
Consultant, Jenn Raley Miller LLC
Jenn Raley Miller is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at Sacramento State University with the aim of working on systems change for neurodiversity. She has been a nonprofit professional and human resources practitioner for over 20 years, working with both national and community-based organizations within a variety of impact areas from public health to climate change. She has a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University.
Jenn is especially passionate about elevating the status of sensory health due to the amazing experience her family had with the occupational therapist who supported sensory integration therapy for her twice-exceptional son.
Jenn has served as a board member of a $4M K-12 private school, and was previously treasurer of the board for a startup faith community. She is active within the Mental Health section of the American Public Health Association (APHA), and is also a member of the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR), the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD), and Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD).
Members:
Elisa Aucancela, MA (she/her)
Executive Director/ Directora Ejecutiva, El Grupo Vida
Elisa Aucancela is an experienced bilingual (Spanish-English) professional with expertise in education and advocacy. Her work has focused on diverse populations, leadership, parent involvement, and play-based assessments. Her expertise lies in social-emotional and developmental evaluations, differentiated instruction, and running a grassroots non-profit. She has held roles in academic and non-profit settings, including as the Co-Executive Director of El Grupo Vida, a nonprofit organization supporting Immigrants with disabilities and their families. Her educational background includes a Master’s in Special Education: Early Childhood Special Education, Clinical Psychology, and studies in Infant and Early Childhood Development. She is an active participant on advisory boards such as the Colorado Infant Mental Health Association, Denver Commission for People with Disabilities, STAR Institute, Bresnahan-Halstead Center at UNC, and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) National Advisory Board.
Reina M. Olivera, DrOT, OTR/L (she/her)
CEO, Taking OTs Online
Dr. Reina M. Olivera is an occupational therapist, educator, and entrepreneur with a passion for advancing the profession through innovative practice models and business education. She graduated with her post-professional doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in 2017 and went on to develop the Entrepreneurship elective for their OT program. Dr. Olivera also teaches Trends in OT Practice through Rehab Essentials and the University of Montana, highlighting emerging roles for OTs across diverse settings.
Earlier in her career, Dr. Olivera served on an autism research team and worked clinically with children with sensory processing disorders. She founded a telehealth private practice focused on supporting homeschooling families of children with sensory needs.
Today, Dr. Olivera focuses on empowering occupational therapy practitioners to expand their reach and income by creating scalable online programs and services through her business, Taking OTs Online. She joined the STAR board to share her expertise in business and online marketing to help expand the awareness of sensory processing across the globe.
Dr. Glenda E. Hux, OTD, OTR/L, FNAP (she/her)
Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas
Dr. Glenda Hux is an occupational therapist, educator, and researcher with over 20 years of experience supporting families navigating complex conditions. She serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where her work bridges clinical practice, research, and advocacy.
Her research focuses on how prolonged stress affects caregiving families, with a particular emphasis on occupational engagement, interoceptive awareness, and overall well-being. As a UAMS STARS Translational Research Institute scholar, she explores the relationship between quality of life, prolonged stress, and daily life.
Dr. Hux is the author of Integrative Neural Networks (INN), a novel frame of reference designed to support occupational engagement in caregivers. Her leadership includes serving as President and Legislative Chair of the Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association, advisor to the AOTPAC, and member of the Mississippi Department of Health Licensure Advisory Council for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists. In 2025, she was named a Distinguished Fellow of the Occupational Therapy Academy by the National Academies of Practice.
Through Lillian’s Legacy, an initiative established in memory of her daughter, Dr. Hux has led fundraising efforts that raised over $100,000 for seizure research in Cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) Syndrome. In recognition of her contributions to advancing research, she received the Giovanni Neri Award from CFC International.
Her work continues to advance trauma-informed care, deepen insights into sensorimotor processing, and promote population health strategies that enhance community support and improve outcomes for families.