Elyse Stokley, MOT

Elyse Stokley has diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Elyse is currently working as a Customer Success Executive at Bodyswaps, a VR platform for soft skills training. In this role, they help learners build communication, teamwork, and leadership skills through realistic simulations and AI-enabled feedback.

Prior to this, Elyse worked as a Contract Occupational Therapist at Hammersmith & Fulham Council, where they played a key role in establishing a community-based service to address the shortage of hospital beds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elyse also contributed to securing funding and optimizing the service's structure.

Elyse also worked as a Contract Occupational Therapist at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, where they participated in a Falls Prevention Group and recommended processes to reduce and prevent falls risk for hospitalized patients. Additionally, they were part of a Multi-Disciplinary Committee that improved the client journey process.

Elyse has experience as a Contract Occupational Therapist at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, where they led education sessions for colleagues and delivered presentations on brain injury recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Elyse also worked as a Contract Occupational Therapist at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, where they played a critical role in implementing a new assessment service model to decrease waitlists and costs of care. Elyse also adopted a new service approach in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elyse has previous experience as an Occupational Therapist at Vancouver Coastal Health and GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, where they demonstrated case management and account management best practices.

Prior to their career in healthcare, Elyse worked as a Disability Advisor Intake Coordinator at Suncor Energy, where they implemented an Integrative Disability Management Program to facilitate employees' safe return to work.

Elyse also has experience as a Sales Associate at Strides Running Store.

Overall, Elyse Stokley has a strong background in occupational therapy, with experience in new service launches, process improvements, and team training. Elyse has demonstrated expertise in soft skills training, falls prevention, client journey optimization, and disability management.

Elyse Stokley obtained a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy/Therapist from The University of British Columbia between 2014 and 2016. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Calgary, graduating between 2009 and 2013. In 2012, they participated in a semester exchange program at The University of Queensland, though the field of study during this time is unspecified. Additionally, Elyse has additional certifications including Lifesaving Standard First Aid & CPR Level A, B, C and LifeSaving AED from the Canadian Red Cross, a National Occupational Therapy Certification Exam from The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), and an Occupational Therapist certification from The Health and Care Professions Council. The specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.