Executive Board
Chairman- Jeanne Sabga-Aboud
Jeanne is a Trinidadian Occupational Therapist, qualified with a Masters of Occupational Therapy at the University of Queensland, Australia and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University, Canada. Her primary focus is in pediatric Occupational Therapy as she loves working with children and helping empower them to work towards their full potential. Jeanne has worked with children and adolescents in acute inpatient programs and outpatient clinics. Jeanne loves engaging and learning from children here in Trinidad and is devoted to promoting the highest level of development and improving their daily lives.
Jeanne is a Trinidadian Occupational Therapist, qualified with a Masters of Occupational Therapy at the University of Queensland, Australia and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University, Canada. Her primary focus is in pediatric Occupational Therapy as she loves working with children and helping empower them to work towards their full potential. Jeanne has worked with children and adolescents in acute inpatient programs and outpatient clinics. Jeanne loves engaging and learning from children here in Trinidad and is devoted to promoting the highest level of development and improving their daily lives.
Vice Chairman- Shivani Maynard
Shivani is a newly qualified Occupational Therapist (April 2014), she holds a Masters in Occupational Therapy from Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom and a Bachelors in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph in Canada. Throughout her education Shivani has obtained experience with older adult dementia, paediatric rheumatology, visually impaired older adults, and neuroscience. Upon returning home in she has been working at Therapy Works ltd, a paediatric outpatient clinic and Renew Star Serpentine ltd, an adult outpatient clinic. Shivani enjoys working in both areas of practice where she can learn from as well as assist as many individuals as possible, hoping she can contribute towards society by serving her country in the development of Occupational Therapy.
Shivani is a newly qualified Occupational Therapist (April 2014), she holds a Masters in Occupational Therapy from Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom and a Bachelors in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph in Canada. Throughout her education Shivani has obtained experience with older adult dementia, paediatric rheumatology, visually impaired older adults, and neuroscience. Upon returning home in she has been working at Therapy Works ltd, a paediatric outpatient clinic and Renew Star Serpentine ltd, an adult outpatient clinic. Shivani enjoys working in both areas of practice where she can learn from as well as assist as many individuals as possible, hoping she can contribute towards society by serving her country in the development of Occupational Therapy.
Appointed Secretary- Raquel Martinez
Raquel Martinez is an occupational therapist educated at Columbia University, New York. She has trained in mental health, paediatrics and physical disability, with a specialization in upper limb treatment. She has done service work in Nicaragua, bringing her knowledge of paediatric therapy to areas without occupational therapists. Currently, she is the occupational therapist at St. Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital, and does home treatment for older adults with disability. She is certified in Handwriting Without Tears, and in adaptive design using low cost sustainable resources to create custom made equipment for adults and children living with physical disability. She enjoys working with a variety of populations and hopes to use her knowledge of OT to help people in Trinidad and Tobago live life to its fullest.
Raquel Martinez is an occupational therapist educated at Columbia University, New York. She has trained in mental health, paediatrics and physical disability, with a specialization in upper limb treatment. She has done service work in Nicaragua, bringing her knowledge of paediatric therapy to areas without occupational therapists. Currently, she is the occupational therapist at St. Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital, and does home treatment for older adults with disability. She is certified in Handwriting Without Tears, and in adaptive design using low cost sustainable resources to create custom made equipment for adults and children living with physical disability. She enjoys working with a variety of populations and hopes to use her knowledge of OT to help people in Trinidad and Tobago live life to its fullest.
Treasurer- Sara Stephens
Sara Stephens received her Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University in 2001. Since graduating she has worked in a variety of pediatric settings including an autism day program, Children's hospital, schools, private practice and in-home therapy. Sara moved to Trinidad in 2005 and loves supporting families along their journey. She has advanced training in sensory integration, handwriting, feeding therapy and social thinking.
Sara Stephens received her Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University in 2001. Since graduating she has worked in a variety of pediatric settings including an autism day program, Children's hospital, schools, private practice and in-home therapy. Sara moved to Trinidad in 2005 and loves supporting families along their journey. She has advanced training in sensory integration, handwriting, feeding therapy and social thinking.
PRO- Priya Gomes
Priya graduated in 2004, with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from American International College in Massachusetts. She gained valuable experience working in adult inpatient, outpatient and acute rehab settings in Maryland, USA before returning home in 2009. She recently opened an outpatient clinic, PreHab Services Ltd focused on preventative and rehabilitative therapies. She enjoys working with the adult/elderly population, hand related injuries and home health. Priya is currently the Chairman of the OT/SLP Board on the Council of Professions Related to Medicine. Priya is passionate about her profession and continues to raise awareness and advocate for OT services for persons of all abilities.
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Priya graduated in 2004, with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from American International College in Massachusetts. She gained valuable experience working in adult inpatient, outpatient and acute rehab settings in Maryland, USA before returning home in 2009. She recently opened an outpatient clinic, PreHab Services Ltd focused on preventative and rehabilitative therapies. She enjoys working with the adult/elderly population, hand related injuries and home health. Priya is currently the Chairman of the OT/SLP Board on the Council of Professions Related to Medicine. Priya is passionate about her profession and continues to raise awareness and advocate for OT services for persons of all abilities.
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WFOT Delegate- Lesley Garcia
Lesley Garcia is a Trinidadian occupational therapist of 15 years, educated in the US at the doctoral level. She has served the association and the OT profession first as founding Chair of TTOTA (2004-2007) then as President of the Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists (2007-2009). She is currently the Programme Director of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy programme at USC, as well as the TTOTA and ACOT Delegate to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. She is delighted to have seen the profession and association grow steadily over the past decade.
Lesley Garcia is a Trinidadian occupational therapist of 15 years, educated in the US at the doctoral level. She has served the association and the OT profession first as founding Chair of TTOTA (2004-2007) then as President of the Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists (2007-2009). She is currently the Programme Director of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy programme at USC, as well as the TTOTA and ACOT Delegate to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. She is delighted to have seen the profession and association grow steadily over the past decade.
