Carol McKinstry

Carol McKinstry has extensive experience in the field of occupational therapy and higher education, currently serving as the Chair of Academic Board and Deputy Dean at La Trobe University since January 2005. McKinstry has held various roles, including Professor of Occupational Therapy, Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching, and Head of the Rural Department of Allied Health, focusing on course development across multiple regional campuses. Prior to this, McKinstry was the Quality and Risk Manager at Bendigo Health, overseeing hospital accreditation and patient safety. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Workplace Learning, a Master of Health Science, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy, all obtained from La Trobe University and Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences.