Kallie Moy is the Government Affairs Committee Chair. She has been an occupational therapist since 2021, graduating from Pacific University in Oregon with her OTD, and is currently working in acute care. She has a strong belief in advocacy and the need to advocate for the occupational therapy profession in Minnesota. She became involved with MOTA's Government Affairs Committee as a student completing her capstone project which was focused on identifying how to include occupational therapy in Minnesota's Adult Mental Health Act. She continues to advocate for ways to increase access to occupational therapy services for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. 

Special thanks to Karen Sames as the previous Chair for the Government Affairs Committee, all she has done to build and advocate for occupational therapy in Minnesota, and her continued guidance on all things legislative.  

Sydney Jacobson serves on the MOTA board as vice president of advocacy. Sydney is deeply passionate about advocating for individuals whose voices often go unheard. With a strong interest in improving systems and processes that support students, families, and educators, she has frequently served as a neutral and solution-focused presence in challenging school environments. She is driven by a desire to move beyond simply observing systemic issues to actively contributing to meaningful, lasting change. Sydney brings a unique perspective, a calm demeanor in times of conflict, and a genuine eagerness to learn and lead through practical, action-oriented solutions.