CSOS Executives
Meet the Executive Board
Lynn Shaw – President
Lynn Shaw (she/her) is an Occupational Scientist and Occupational Therapist. Lynn is currently a full professor and contributes to research in the areas of decent work, work transitions and work disparities for persons with disabilities and youth. Lynn is committed to leadership in Occupational Science in Canada and with international partners. Lynn loves cooking, gardening, and photography of flowers and scenery. She lives with her husband and we both love our dog, Nele.
Astou Thiam – Vice President
Astou (She/ Her/ Elle) holds a master’s degree in epidemiology and has worked in research and public health, including serving as a public health lead in contact tracing (Manitoba) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presently, Astou is a PhD candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She actively participates in research focusing on life transitions and disparities among migrants. As an immigrant herself, her ongoing research project explores the lived experiences from West-Central Africans in Metro Vancouver through a lens of hospitality. Astou is dedicated to advancing leadership in Occupational Science across Canada and beyond. Traveling and physical activity are two of her favorite things. As a certified fitness instructor and personal trainer, she has been teaching spin, cardio-kickboxing, and HIIT for several years.
Émilie St-Arnaud-Trempe, MSc, erg. (QC) – Treasurer
Émilie St-Arnaud-Trempe (she/her) is a PhD student and an occupational therapist. She took a research path after working as a clinician for several years with children having a physical impairment and their families. Her research focusses on playful occupations / co-occupations shared within everyday family life. Émilie enjoys hiking and camping in nature, gardening and creating recipes. She loves playing hockey with her three children in their community.
Emmanuel Ampomah Boadi – Secretary
Emmanuel Ampomah Boadi (he/him) is a researcher with expertise in occupational science, disability studies, epidemiology, biostatistics, and rehabilitation. His research focuses on workplace health, disability inclusion, health and social disparities, determinants and distribution of health, and the role of assistive technology in advancing systemic solutions that foster accessibility, equity, and improved health outcomes. He has held leadership roles in disability advocacy, including serving as President of the Ghana Association of Disability and Rehabilitation Students (GADRES), where he spearheaded initiatives to raise disability awareness, enhance daily living activities, promote inclusive education and health, and strengthen student leadership development. Emmanuel enjoys exploring nature, listening to music, and cooking.
Gail Teachman – Member-at-Large
Gail Teachman (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the School of Occupational Therapy at Western University. Her research is focused on childhood disability and draws on critical occupational perspectives, disability studies, and the emergent field of childhood ethics. She enjoys hiking, travelling, touring new gardens, and visiting art museums.
Atul Jaiswal – Member-at-Large
Atul Jaiswal (he/him) is a trained occupational therapist as well as a rehabilitation social worker with experience of more than a decade in the field of rehabilitation. His Ph.D. work focused on identifying ways to enhance the social participation of individuals with sensory loss in society. Atul loves cooking, gardening, talking about his research, and playing with his three-year-old daughter, Ana.
