Janna MacLachlan

Janna MacLachlan is an accomplished occupational therapist with extensive experience in both clinical and research settings. Currently serving as a Banting Postdoctoral Researcher at Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre since October 2023, Janna has also been a dedicated volunteer occupational therapist at Amar Seva Sangam since 2005. Previous roles include occupational therapist at Ongomiizwin - Health Services from September 2017 to June 2022 and at The Ottawa Hospital from June 2011 to 2015. Janna has held the position of Managing Editor for Occupational Therapy Now at The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists from 2012 to 2016 and worked as a Baffin Region Occupational Therapist for the Government of Nunavut from September 2006 to October 2010. Janna's academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Sciences from the University of Toronto, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Western University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Acadia University.