Sarah Patterson

Sarah Patterson serves as the President of the Board of Directors for The Association of Child Life Professionals, Inc. since May 2021 and is currently an Associate Professor at McMaster University Department of Pediatrics. Patterson has held various academic positions at McMaster University, including Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Child Life Studies Programme, and has contributed to the field through roles at several other educational institutions. Additionally, Patterson is a Board Member of the International Pediatric Simulation Society and has extensive experience at The Hospital for Sick Children, where contributions included serving as a Subject Matter Expert and being recognized as a Certified Child Life Specialist. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Educational Administration and a Master's in Child Development from Illinois State University, among other degrees. Notably, Patterson was nominated for Humanitarian of the Year.