COPM - Key Persons


Anne Carswell

Anne was a committed, passionate occupational therapist for over 50 years. She received her occupational therapy and graduate education from McGill University and her doctoral degree from the University of Toronto.

Helene J. Polatajko

Dr. Helene Polatajko is an internationally acclaimed researcher, educator, and practitioner. Her clinical experience is primarily in the area of pediatrics, most especially with children with learning based performance problems.

Mary Ann McColl

Job Titles:
  • Professor
Dr. Mary Ann McColl is a Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational Therapy) and in the Department of Public Health Science at Queen's University.

Mary Law

Mary Law worked as an occupational therapist initially with adults followed by many years of clinical practice working with children with disabilities and their families.

Nancy Pollock

Nancy Pollock, our dear friend and colleague, passed away on February 24, 2020. Nancy was a great inspiration to us all. Her passing is an immense loss, not only to family and friends, but also the children she was dedicated to serving.

Sue Baptiste

Sue emigrated from England to follow a career in mental health occupational therapy. She gained her experiences in community clinics as well as hospital-based units. Her major career focus has been working with clients experiencing chronic pain, a population that Sue sees as ideal for benefiting from occupational therapy intervention.