Supporting growth in research, practice, and teaching: Dr. April Vander Veen, COTF Doctoral Scholarship recipient
Receiving the COTF Doctoral Scholarship in 2024 marked an important milestone for Dr. April Vander Veen as she completed her PhD at Western University. Throughout her doctoral studies, April remained closely connected to clinical practice, balancing academic research...
Introducing the Innovation & Leadership Award
The Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a new award — one that recognizes a simple but powerful idea: that some of the most important insights about leadership, innovation, and systems change come from learning beyond the...
How the Lorna Reimer Legacy Award supported Jennifer Klein’s OT journey
For Jennifer Klein, receiving the Lorna Reimer Legacy Award in 2024 was both a meaningful recognition of her leadership style and an encouragement to continue building connection and collaboration through her work in occupational therapy. A graduate of McMaster...
Advancing inclusive participation through research: How the Thelma Cardwell Scholarship supported Sandrine Gagné-Trudel’s doctoral journey
For Sandrine Gagné-Trudel, receiving the Thelma Cardwell Scholarship in 2024 provided meaningful support during her doctoral studies at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. As a PhD Candidate in Biomedical Sciences and a graduate of UQTR’s MScOT program,...
Advancing occupational therapy education through simulation: Meet COTF Research Grant recipient M. Shone Joos
M. Shone Joos, was the recipient of the 2024 COTF Innovation in Education Research Grant. Her research is helping shape how future occupational therapists prepare for practice. Building a career in OT education Shone Joos is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in...
Making a new city feel like home: How COTF supported Naomi Caufield’s transition into graduate studies
For Naomi Caufield, receiving the COTF Scholarship for Financial Need in 2024 played a meaningful role in easing her transition into McGill University’s Master of Occupational Therapy program. Originally from outside the province of Quebec, Naomi entered her first...
Supporting inclusion in higher education: How COTF helped advance Mathilde Chagnon’s research
For Mathilde Chagnon, receiving the Thelma Cardwell Scholarship in 2023 created meaningful opportunities to deepen her work and expand her professional network. Mathilde will be graduating with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at the Université de Sherbrooke this...
A scholarship that sparked opportunity: How COTF helped support Kirby Way’s occupational therapy journey
A scholarship from COTF is about more than financial support – it can help students pursue new opportunities and discover their passions while earning their degree. Receiving the Barb Worth Emergent Leader Award in 2024 while he was attending the University of British...
How a COTF Research Grant helped support Rosanna Wegner’s next chapter
This Occupational Therapy Month, we’re highlighting the inspiring story of Rosanna Wegner, recipient of a COTF Research Grant. Returning to school After nearly two decades in clinical practice, Rosanna made the decision to return to school for a Master of Science in...