Leadership

CAOT President
Phillip Wendt, BScOT, MScOT, OTReg (Ont), OTR

As of Oct. 1, 2022, we are pleased to announce that Phillip Wendt will begin his two-year term as President and Chair of CAOT’s Board of Directors. Here are a few of the priorities he will focus on:

• Evolving the narrative for the purpose and value of occupational therapy
• Ensuring the Board is accountable to CAOT members and stakeholders
• Continuing to foster a sense of community and belonging in occupational therapy

Phillip is an occupational therapist with 20+ years of experience working with people with arthritis and other chronic health conditions. He works with Arthritis Society Canada’s Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program, running virtual and in-person clinics for those who need assistance self-managing their arthritis. Additionally, he owns and operates a small private practice where he provides trauma-focused therapy for PTSD and helps people with psychosocial barriers return to work.

Phillip is registered as a member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. He previously served as president of the Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists and as CAOT’s Ontario Board Director.

Phillip can be reached at board@caot.ca.

CAOT Chief Executive Officer
Hélène Sabourin, RN, BScN, MHA