Abbott taps Howell of McAllen for state occupational therapy board

A McAllen woman has been officially appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, which licenses and regulates occupational therapy services in Texas.

Chelsea Howell Garcia, who attended Stark College and Seminary, is the owner of EMRoy Express LLC based in Edinburg.

Howell is also the vice chair of the McAllen Disability Board and a member of the Organization of Women Executives, which aims to provide education as well as help advance the business and professional status of its members.

Abbott also reappointed Karen Gardner to the board.

Gardner, a Brenham native, is the owner of Silver Lining Therapy LLC, a clinic which specializes in community-based occupational therapy activities, hippotherapy and animal-assisted therapy.

Gardner, who received a Bachelors of Science in Zoology and Physiology as well as a Master of Occupation Therapy, is also an adjunct professor at a community college and a faculty member of the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA).

She also previously served as a supervisor and director for various rehabilitation centers and clinics.

She is currently a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and Texas Occupational Therapy Association.

Both women will serve on the board until their terms end on Feb. 1, 2027 and Feb. 1, 2029 respectively.

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