Board of Directors and Staff
The Board of Directors of CAMT consists of 5-10 Directors elected from the general membership for a 2 year term of office.
The executive committee consisting of 3-4 members is appointed from amongst the full slate of directors. CAMT presidents continue to represent us at national and international conferences and meetings as well as carrying out their executive duties.
Education and Specialized Training
Certified Music Therapist (MTA)
Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT)
Master of Science in Aging and Health (MScAH) - Queen’s University
Certificate of Business Administration - York University
Bachelor of Music Therapy (BMT) - Acadia University
Work
I currently operate a private practice in Canada and Bermuda with an awesome team of creative and inspiring music therapists. I personally work with a varied caseload of individuals including older adults with Dementia, children experiencing trauma or living on the spectrum, and adults navigating cancer and neurorehabilitation. I am big on building relationship and connection and practice from a holistic, person-centered approach.
Beyond direct client practice, innovation and advocacy are meaningful to my work including authoring two children's books (one about music therapy), co-hosting a podcast, developing resources, sitting on committees, and facilitating professional development workshops. In everything I do, I aim to provide an authentic experience that is respectful toward all people no matter their age, diagnosis, background, race, religion, identity, or additional social locators.
What is CAMT to you?
CAMT is community! One that supports the fellowship, concerns, and development of its members.
Education and Specialized Training
Certified Music Therapist (MTA)
Master of Music Therapy – University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Music – University of Western Australia
Work
I’ve been practicing music therapy since 2014 in both Canada and Australia. In the past I’ve run my own private practice providing services in multiple settings including early intervention, child and adolescent mental health, and neurorehabilitation. Currently I’m part of the Creative Arts Therapy team at a children’s hospital and working in the community through a not-for-profit organization. I utilize a humanistic, strength-based approach in my work to help support and create opportunities for personal growth and development.
What is CAMT to you?
A space for community, growth, and action.
Education and Specialized Training
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music) – Providence University College, MB (2000)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Music Therapy (Nordoff-Robbins) – University of Edinburgh, UK (2004)
- Certified Music Therapist (MTA)
Work
I have worked full time as a music therapist for 17 years, in long term care and inpatient mental health, for a mental health service provider in South Central Manitoba. I am an internship and practicum supervisor, and a guest lecturer for CMU in Winnipeg. I enjoy developing a humanistic, improvisatory approach with persons living with dementia, and contributing to recovery programs for persons with severe mental illness. Tools include voice, guitar and piano, with a side of cello and banjo.
What is CAMT to you?
The professional lifeline that sustains, connects and develops music therapists across the country.
Education and Specialized Training
Supportive Counselling Skills Extension Certificate 2011
*Mount Royal University
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapy Training 2012
*Louis Armstrong Department of Music Therapy
Bachelor of Music Therapy 2007
*Acadia University
Work
For the past ten years I have been a music therapist at the Alberta Children’s Hospital serving the pediatric community in Alberta and southern BC and Saskatchewan. I have also been part of the JB Music Therapy team since 2007. For the past two years I have co-facilitated a mindfulness and music group with the Carewest Operational Stress Injury Clinic in Calgary.
What is CAMT to you?
To me, CAMT is a community who serves our clients, students and colleagues to the best of our abilities.
Education and Specialized Training
Bachelor Degree of Music - University of Pretoria
Master of Arts (Music Therapy) - University of West England
Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT)
Certified Music Therapist (MTA)
Work
I recently moved to London, Ontario and will be starting a new temporary role working in a pediatric setting.
Previously, I worked full time as a MTA for 8 years in Alberta in community, education and private practice settings. I was an internship and practicum supervisor for 5 years and also guest lectured at University of Calgary, Ambrose University and Mount Royal University in Calgary.
I have served on boards including the MTAA as ethics director and ACTA as a board member. In 2020 I received the CAMT advocacy award for my efforts regarding advocacy and regulation in Alberta.
What is CAMT to you?
The CAMT connects and informs music therapists across Canada. The association promotes and advocates for our profession as it continues to evolve and grow.
Education and Specialized Training
Gestalt Diploma - Gestalt Institute of Toronto (2018-2023)
Certified Music Therapist #1051 (2019)
Registered Psychotherapist #008008 (2018)
Master of Music Therapy - Wilfrid Laurier University (2016-2018)
Work
Since 2020, I have been working full-time as a music therapist, psychotherapist, and supervisor at Homewood Health Centre, an inpatient mental health and addictions facility in Guelph, ON. I am also an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University, and work part-time in private practice as a Gestalt psychotherapist. Prior to this, I worked in hospice, oncology, long-term care, and community mental health settings in Toronto. I am passionate about social justice, research and advocacy, and am currently conducting research about a) trauma-informed music therapy and b) diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in Canadian music therapy.
What is CAMT to you?
An opportunity to connect and learn from one another, and to increase our sense of belonging as we respect and value each music therapist's intersectional identities and experiences.
Education and Specialized Training
Certified Music Therapist (MTA)
Master of Creative Arts Therapy (MCAT)
Drexel (formerly Hahnemann) University
Work
I am a therapist educator at Capilano University in North Vancouver, BC. After working the first part of my music therapy career with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of clinical and private practice settings, I thoroughly enjoy taking others through the journey of becoming a music therapist. I also have leadership positions as the program coordinator for music therapy and as a university senator.
What is CAMT to you?
CAMT is the central, professional framework to support members maintain their passion for this profession, with skills and resources to best support their clients, and connection opportunities to continue building their therapist identity.
Education and Specialized Training
MFA (Studio Art) Université du Québec à Montréal
BFA (Art Education) Concordia University, Montréal
Work
After a handful of years as a radio current affairs researcher, film critic and studio producer for Radio-Canada Vancouver, I began a three decade-long career in the not-for-profit sector as a grant writer, project manager, programme head and finally executive director of national and provincial organizations. My areas of activity have been adult education, family literacy, second language acquisition, minority language community development and political advocacy. I have also freelanced in the cultural and heritage sectors with two oral history projects as highlights.
What is CAMT to you?
CAMT is the centre of a national community of practice, and a persuasive advocate for the discipline of music therapy in Canada.
Education and Specialized Training
- Bachelor of Music Therapy, University of Windsor (2005)
- Certified Music Therapist (MTA)
- Professional Certification in Non-Profit Management
Work
I have been employed full time by CAMT since December of 2013. Among other things, I run the CAMT office, head up the planning of the national conference, process certification applications and support CAMT members whenever and wherever possible. I am honoured to be CAMT’s first employee and I’m passionate about helping Canadian music therapists get what they need to continue their important work. Prior to taking this position I worked in long term care doing both recreation and music therapy as well as group music therapy at a community living centre. I was on the CAMT Board of Directors as the website chair from September 2009 – October 2013.
What is CAMT to you?
Working to serve our members creating strong, certified music therapists and raise the profile of Music Therapy in Canada.