Dianna Mah-Jones
Dianna Mah-Jones, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, has received the 2015 Outstanding Occupational Therapist Award for her exceptional contribution to the profession.
Over the course of her career, Mah-Jones has become a recognized leader in the field of occupational therapy and has made significant advancements through her work at the GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, where she served as the director (1991-1996), as well as a professional practice leader (1996-2002), clinical practice leader on the Neuromusculoskletal Program (2002-2006), and front-line therapist (2005-present). Mah-Jones has also demonstrated a passion for supporting future generations of occupational therapists and has served as a Clinical Associate Professor within the Department in Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy since 1999.
The prestigious honour, presented by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists British Columbia (CAOT-BC), was awarded to Mah-Jones at the College of Occupational Therapists of BC’s AGM Day, held October 24, 2015.