Sandra Sahagian Whalen

Sandra was an occupational therapist for 47 years and the Clinical Research Implementation Specialist with the Partnering for Change (P4C) team. She played an instrumental role in the development of the P4C program of research and is one of the initial developers of the P4C model, a tiered service model for the delivery of school-based occupational therapy services.

Sandra is one of the original authors of the P4C Occupational Therapy Modules and led a recent update of the content which was rereleased as the P4C Professional Development Program. Sandra has mentored occupational therapists and clinical managers across Canada and internationally to support understanding and implementation of the P4C model.

Sandra is committed to supporting the inclusion, participation and engagement of all children and young people in their schools, homes, and communities.