​President - Imtesal Kashif (OT)

As the President of RTS, my main goal is to support everyone else on the Council and to make sure that the priorities of students are heard loud and clear. When I’m not studying or doing things for RTS, you can find me hiking, running, or playing a wide range of sports! If you have any questions or comments about the program, feel free to let me know!
Contact me: president@rts.queensu.ca ​

VP PT - Ben Chang

My role of VP of PT is to support other rehab society roles, advocate for all PT students, and to encourage the rehabilitation therapy cohort to participate and be involved in the Queen’s as well as the larger Kingston community. Together with the VP of Occupational Therapy, we play a role in developing the mentorship program for both OT and PT students. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or ideas!
Contact me: vppt@rts.queensu.ca ​

Secretary - Makenna Weir (PT)

My role as RTS Secretary is to keep everyone on council informed, prepared, and ready for collaboration! I am responsible for organizing meeting agendas, recording minutes from each meeting, and heading RTS council elections during the 2022/2023 year.
Contact me: secretary@rts.queensu.ca ​

​​PT'23 Professional Reps - 
Tessah MacDowall & Clare Murphy

Our role is to represent our class on the National Student Assembly of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), as well as work alongside the Quinte-St. Lawrence Division of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) to serve as a liaison between the students and the PT professional organizations. Additionally, the PT professional reps are responsible for organizing events and communicating information to the PT classes that relates to professional development, or engagement in the CPA and/or OPA.
Contact us: ptprofessional@rts.queensu.ca ​

PT '24 Professional Reps - TBD

Social Reps -
 Holly Henderson (PT) & Samantha Leger (OT)

As PT social rep, I am responsible for organizing events for my cohort, as well as working closely with the OT social rep to plan activities together for all rehab students. One of the main events I organize is the Rehab Formal for 2nd years! I am always open to suggestions to make these 2 years an enjoyable experience!
As OT social rep, I host social events for my cohort, and I will be working with the PT social rep to plan the second year formal night and OT PT events! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have event ideas or want to join the formal committee!
Contact Us: social@rts.queensu.ca

OT'24 Social Reps - TBD

PT'24 Social Reps - TBD

PT'23 Class Reps - ​Drew Ruby & Daniel Mills

The PT class reps are responsible for liaising between the class, faculty, and RTS Council. Major duties include coordinating USATs, acting on issues of academic concern, attending monthly faculty meetings, attending monthly RTS Council meetings, passing on relevant announcements to the class, and helping the council run events.
Contact us:  ptclassrep1@rts.queensu.ca and 
ptclassrep2@rts.queensu.ca 

OT'23 Class Reps - ​Sacha Rose & Siobhan Wakeham

As class representatives, we will be responsible for relaying information between council members and the class. We will get your feedback regarding specific classes, semesters and placements to pass on to your professors, and inform you of upcoming events. Our commitment to you will be to ensure that your opinions, concerns, and ideas are heard.
Contact us: otclassrep1@rts.queensu.ca and otclassrep2@rts.queensu.ca ​

PT '24 Class Reps - TBD
OT '24 Class Reps - TBD

Senator/SGPS Rep - 
Heather Smith (PT)

As Senate & SGPS (Society of Graduate & Professional Students) Rep, I’ll be representing the School of Rehab Therapy on both these committees and advocating for broader issues. Meetings happen monthly and I report back any important information to the RTS council. Get in touch with me if you have any questions or concerns regarding the activities of either committee.
Contact Me: senator@rts.queensu.ca

Speaker - Abigail Lowrie (OT)

My role as speaker is to facilitate all council meetings and maintain decorum and rules of order. I will also chair the awards committee and assists in running the nomination/selection process for various awards.
Contact me: speaker@rts.queensu.ca

VP OT - Eva Ang

As VP OT my main role is to get the OT students involved in the Queen’s/Kingston community and to connect the OT and PT programs to create positive inter-professional relationships. In addition, I am responsible for helping coordinate the Winter Adapted Games here at Queen’s and coordinating the mentorship program between 1st and 2nd year students alongside the VP PT.
Contact me: vpot@rts.queensu.ca

Treasurer - Nadieshda Curiel (OT)

As treasurer, my main roles are managing the Rehab Therapy Student Society’s finances, approving proposed budgets and ensuring that the society’s funds are being used in a way that provides rehab students with a variety of different opportunities, activities and events. Additionally, I provide financial counsel to the orientation committee.
 Contact me: treasurer@rts.queensu.ca ​

OT'23 Professional Reps - Maddy MacDonald & Jordyn Friedman

As OT Pro Reps, we promote OT at Queen's, connect students to professional events and conferences (at discounted prices!), and coordinate a Rehab Career Fair for OT2/PT2 students towards the end of the school year. Our role also includes liaising between OT professional organizations (CAOT, COTO, OSOT) and the student body. We're dedicated to creating open dialogue, sharing information about OT as it relates to you and your interests, and finding more opportunities for professional development.
​ Contact us: otprofessional@rts.queensu.ca

OT '24 Professional Reps - TBD

Merchandise Reps - Cheryl Low (PT) & Charlotte Young-On (OT)

As OT and PT merchandise reps, we will come up with fun and creative clothing that all students will want to show off. We will be working closely with each other, the clothing vendor, and the treasurer during the year to organize try-ons, order the clothes, and distribute them. Please do not hesitate to share any ideas or recommendations you may have for upcoming OT/PT merch!
Contact Us: merch@rts.queensu.ca

Athletic Reps - Kirsten Wright (OT) & Callum Fleming ​(PT)

​As athletic representatives, we supervise and manage all intramural activities and assist in organizing other co-ed athletic events sponsored by the council. See you all on the ice, court, and field!
Contact Us: athletics@rts.queensu.ca

Communications Officer -
Kaylyn Turcotte (PT)

As the Communications Officer, my main role will be in charge of making sure that all OT/PT students and rehab professors are in the loop about any news and upcoming events throughout the year. 
Make sure to follow the Rehab Council to stay up to date!
You will hear from me mainly through emails, the website, and any of the two social media platforms below!
instagram: @queensrehabsociety_ @queens_physio @queensuot
facebook: facebook.com/RehabCouncil
Contact Me: comms@rts.queensu.ca

Yearbook Coordinators -
Erin Locke & Krystin Rudge

The role of the yearbook rep is to capture all of the memorable moments for the graduating class over the course of the program at Queen’s University. It is an exciting and fun opportunity to develop and publish a yearbook for the students to look back on their journey as a Rehab student!
​Contact Us: yearbook@rts.queensu.ca

Interprofessional Student Representative - Samantha Latta (OT)

As the IP Student Representative, I will be responsible for promoting engagement, interaction and collaborations within the Faculty of Health Sciences and among faculties, societies and/or departments within Queen’s University. My major duties include coordinating orientation (O-Week) for the incoming Class of 2023 and assisting with all interprofessional society events and/or fundraisers.
​Contact me: oweek@rts.queensu.ca

Health and Wellness Representative - Andreea Bocicariu (OT)

My role is the head of the Mental Health Committee, which is a student-led initiative created to destigmatize mental health and offer peer support to fellow rehab students. The committee organizes events throughout the year such as Mental Health Week, Chill Week and other mental health related activities.
Contact me: mhcommittee@rts.queensu.ca