Name: Tina Armstrong
Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm
Academic Background: Bachelor of Social Work, University of Manitoba

Name: Biniyam Abebaw Abebe
Supervisor: Drs. Nicole Bobbette & Catherine Donnelly
Academic Background: Master of Arts, Sociology, Addis Ababa University
Research Porposal Title: Understanding the process of access to primary healthcare for adults with disabilities in rural Ethiopia

Name: Abey Bekele Abebe
Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller
Academic Background: Master of Science, Physiotherapy, University of Gondar
Research Proposal Title: Understanding and Advancing Communication Between People Living with Chronic Pain and Their Healthcare Providers in Ethiopia

Name: Ansha Ahmed
Supervisor: Dr. Marcia Finlayson
Academic Background: Master of Science, Ergonomics, Loughborough University
Research Proposal Title: The Return to Work Trajectories and Outcomes of Traumatic Injury Survivors in Ethiopia

Name: Ashwaq Alqahtani
Supervisor: Dr. Afolasade Fakolade
Academic Background: Master of Science, Rehabilitation Science, Concordia University Wisconsin
Research Proposal Title: Exploring the Caregiving Experiences and Needs of Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Saudi Arabia

Name: Hiwot Andualem
Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey
Academic Background: Master of Social Work, Adis Ababa University

Name: Bilen Araya
Supervisor: Drs. Heather Aldersey & Maria Velez
Academic Background: Masters of Clinical Midwifery, University of Gondar
Research Proposal Title: The experience of infertility and potential rehabilitation opportunities in the Ethiopian context

Name: Adhanom Gebreegziabher Baraki
Supervisor: Dr. Catherine Donnelly
Academic Background: Master of Science, Epidemiology, University of Gondar
Research Proposal Title: Integrating mental health services into primary care in the Ethiopian Context: A Multiple Method Study

Name: Kalkidan Nigussie Chala
Supervisor: Dr. Nora Fayed
Academic Background: Master of Science, Physical Therapy, University of Gondar

Name: Tibeb Debele
Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz
Academic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Midwifery, University of Gondar
Research Proposal Title: Beyond Repair: A grounded theory of social inclusion of women after obstetric fistula surgical treatment in Ethiopia.

Name: Solomon Fasika Demissie
Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller
Academic Background: Master of Science, Physical Therapy, University of Gondar

Name: Paulina Finak
Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz
Academic Background: Master of Science, Speech Language Pathology, Laurentian University
Research Proposal Title: Environmental factors explaining the transition from relying on graphic symbols to using spelling in communicative interactions of persons with severe speech impairments and a physical disability who use augmentative and alternative communication

Name: Shannon Hill
Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm
Academic Background:
Research Proposal Title: Understanding and Supporting the School Transition Experiences of Military-Connected Adolescents in Ontario

Name: Rahwa Youssuf Husen
Supervisor: Dr. Janet Jull
Academic Background: Master of Arts, Journalism and Communication, Adis Ababa University

Name: Selamawit Kassa
Supervisor: Dr. Setareh Ghahari
Academic Background: Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Addis Ababa University
Research Proposal Title: Exploring Schizophrenia Recovery and Recovery-Oriented Practice in Ethiopia.

Name: Stephanie Lackey
Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz
Academic Background: Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, Queen’s University
Research Proposal Title: Critical factors in the provision of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services that influence the access to and effective use of AAC in Canada

Name: Jonathan Lommen
Supervisor: Drs. Olga Bougie and Timothy Bryant
Academic Background: Master of Science, Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa

Name: Olivia Manning
Supervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul
Academic Background: Masters of Science, Physical Therapy, Queen’s University
Research Proposal Title: Development, implementation, and evaluation of a community-based water exercise transition program aimed to address limited activity participation and falls risk post stroke: a pilot study.

Name: Diane Marie McEachern
Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz
Academic Background: Master of Science, Communication Disorders, Auburn University

Name: Aleminew Abebe Mekonen
Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey
Academic Background: Master of Social Work, Adis Ababa University

Name: Dawit Gebeyehu Mekonen
Supervisor: Dr. Erna Snelgrove-Clarke
Academic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Midwifery, University of Gondar
Research Proposal Title: The quest for inclusive maternal health care: Exploring access to maternal health care services for women with physical disabilities in the Northwestern district of Ethiopia, an instrumental case study.

Name: Melkitu Fentie Melak
Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz
Academic Background: Master of Science, Applied Human Nutrition, University of Gondar
Dissertation Proposal Title: Exploring Caregiving Experience and support needs among family caregivers of Children with cerebral palsy and service providers in Ethiopia

Name: Asmamaw Adugna Mersha
Supervisor: Dr. Afolasade Fakolade
Academic Background: Master of Public Health, Health Promotion and Communication, University of Gondar

Name: Caitlin Piccone
Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey
Academic Background: Master of Public Health, Queen’s University
Research Proposal Title: Exploring the Role of Mental Health Supports in Community Based Rehabilitation Programs in Ghana

Name: Rachel Richmond
Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm
Academic Background: Master of Arts, Applied Health Science, Brock University
Research Proposal Title: Organizational Readiness for Familial Inclusion in Public Safety Sectors

Name: Lauren Roberts
Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm
Academic Background: Master of Science, Rehabilitation Science, Queen’s University

Name: Getachew Gebeyaw Tadese
Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey
Academic Background: Master of Social Work, University of Gondar

Name: Tesfaye Tadele Tebekie
Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey
Academic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Psychology, University of Gondar

Name: Sintayehu Daba Wami
Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller
Academic Background: Master of Public Health, University of Gondar
Research Proposal Title: Development and pilot testing of an interprofessional rehabilitation program for people with chronic low back pain in Ethiopia

Name: Sileshi Ayhualem Wubu
Supervisor: Dr. Kathleen Norman
Academic Background: Master of Science, Human Anatomy, University of Gondar
Research Proposal Title: Seeking to achieve evidence-based use of imaging in low back pain care in Ethiopia through a theory-informed knowledge translation intervention. 

Name: Fikadu Ambaw Yehualashet
Supervisor: Dr. Catherine Donnelly
Academic Background: Master of Public Health, University of Gondar
Research Proposal Title: Feasibility of the Diabetes self-management Coaching program for individuals with type 2 diabetes in the Ethiopian primary Care setting: Mixed-methods feasibility randomized controlled trial

Name: Julia DiMaio
Supervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul 
Thesis Title: An Exploration of the 24-Hour Movement Patterns of Older Adults Living in Naturally-Occurring Retirement Communities

Name: Chengying Feng
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Auais
Thesis Title: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Exercise Interventions and Use of Exercise Principles to Reduce Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Name: Miles Lambert
Supervisor: Dr. Afolasade Fakolade
Thesis Title: Exploring Quality Participation in Rehabilitation

Name: Shuangxi Li
Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz
Thesis Title: Friends and Friendships: Exploring the Views of School-aged Children with Disabilities

Name: Seyedehniloufar Malakouti
Supervisor: Dr. Dorothy Kessler
Thesis Title: A Qualitative Exploration of The Experiences of People with Multiple Sclerosis who Receive Occupational Performance Coaching

Name: Mikhaila Merrell-McBride 
Supervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul
Thesis Title: Clinician perspectives on integrating motor learning theory and principles into rehabilitation

Name: Lauren Roberts
Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm
Position at Graduation: PhD Student, Queen's University
Thesis Title: How are families and friends being included in Rehabilitation Research and programs: An examination of current literature and the experiences of family members of Invictus Games' participants

Name: Catherine Rutledge
Supervisor: Dr. Kathleen Norman
Thesis Title: Exploring Characteristics of Patients with Acute Low Back Pain in Ontario Primary Care Settings

Name: Anisia Wong
Supervisor: Dr. Sandra Fucile
Thesis Title:  The Effect of a Story-Telling Attention-Refocusing Intervention on Parental Stress in Parents with Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Name: Dr. Molalign Adugna (Belay)
Supervisor: Drs. Setareh Ghahari and Rosemary Lysaght
Dissertation Title: The Quest for Inclusion and Overcoming Stigma: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study with Children with Physical Disabilities in Ethiopia

Name: Dr. Mulugeta Bayisa Chala
Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller
Position at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of Toronto
Dissertation Title: Building Foundations for Research on Self-Management for Chronic Low Back Pain in Ethiopia

Name: Dr. Daphne Doak
Supervisor: Dr. Mary Ann McColl
Dissertation Title: The Relationship Between Military Sexual Assault, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Participation Among Women Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces

Name: Dr. Eshetu Haileselassie Engeda
Supervisor: Dr. Nora Fayed
Dissertation Title: Severe malaria-related disability among children in northwest Ethiopia

Name: Dr. Navjit Gaurav
Supervisors: Drs. Heather Aldersey & Beata Batorowicz
Dissertation Title: Community Schools in India: Design Sonsiderations to Improve Participation and Inclusion for Children with Physical Disabilities

Name: Dr. Amanda Mofina
Supervisor: Dr. Catherine Donnelly
Dissertation Title: Examining the Relationship Between Home Care Rehabilitation Therapy Services and Healthcare Utilization Among Those with Multimorbidity in Ontario, Canada

Name: Dr. Samantha Noyek
Supervisor: Drs. Nora Fayed and Claire Davies
Position at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of Calgary 
Dissertation Title: Self-Expression, Conceptualization, And Recreated Experiences Of The Emotional Well-Being Of Children And Youth With Severe Motor And Communication Impairment

Name: Dr. Jeanette Parsons
Supervisor: Dr. Mary Ann McColl
Position at Graduation: Director, Accessible Learning - Wilfred Laurier University  
Dissertation Title: Changing accommodations in transition: Students with disabilities and their experiences at university

Name: Dr. Julie Petrin
Supervisor: Dr. Marcia Finlayson
Position at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of Saskatchewan
Dissertation Title: Healthcare access experiences and concerns of Canadians with multiple sclerosis

Name: Dr. Kim Ritchie
Supervisor: Drs. Heidi Cramm & Alice Aiken
Position at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - McMaster University
Dissertation Title: Co-occurring Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Dementia in Veterans Living in Long-Term Care

Name: Dr. Kyle Vader
Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller
Position at Graduation: Student - Northern Ontario School of Medicine 
Dissertation Title: Understanding Team-Based primary care for the management of low back pain

Name: Dr. Ashley Williams
Supervisors: Drs. Heidi Cramm and Catherine Donnelly
Position at Graduation: Post-Doctoral Fellow - McMaster University 
Dissertation Title: From military to civilian primary care: A study of Veteran transition.