With a decade of experiences in hospitality, media and television production, Jamie opted for a new direction. After working as a mental health support worker, he decided that a career in healthcare better matched his values. Jamie relocated from London to Bristol, to train as an Occupational Therapist at the University of the West of England.

Jamie works clinically as an Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist, providing outpatient rehabilitation. He integrates neuro-technology and traditional functional rehab methods, to maximise outcomes for adults. Previously, he worked for a community paediatric disability service and before that in a brain injury rehabilitation unit. Other experiences include being a rotational OT in acute NHS hospitals and working within an urgent care rapid response team. Jamie also completed placements within stroke rehabilitation and at a young persons' mental health charity.

The Occupational Therapy Hub has been Jamie's labour of love since he launched the platform in 2017. He enjoys collaborating with occupational therapists and healthcare staff around the world. By sharing knowledge and breaking down geographical and financial barriers, he believes that his team can make a valued contribution to health and social care. Jamie has a bold vision: He strives to bring a global community together; in doing so, the Hub can directly empower clinicians, educators and students, indirectly supporting their patients and clients.

Abigail graduated in 2017 with an MSc in pre-reg Occupational Therapy from Plymouth University, UK. She has worked in community adult mental health and learning disabilities as a mental health practitioner; supporting people in their own homes through the recovery model. Abigail found a passion for empowering this client group, focusing on skill development and increasing independent living skills. Through working with those who have a learning disability, Abigail has developed a passion for advocating for the rights and choices of those who are vulnerable. A large part of the job involves supporting communication and making reasonable adjustments through best practice. Working in a generic role, Abigail valued the challenge of weaving her OT skills into practice to promote the benefits of OT across mental healthcare.

Abigail has a passion for learning and gaining new experiences in the world of OT. She has an interest in research and promoting the value of the profession, through evidence based practice. In her spare time, Abigail enjoys exercising at the gym and cycling, reading and going to the beach with friends and family.

Tia is a school-based occupational therapist, with more than 10 years’ experience. Since graduating from the University of Indonesia, Tia has been working in the school setting; teaching and coaching have always been her passion. She is also a guest lecturer for the occupational therapy major at her alma mater.

Tia loves iced coffee as much as she loves sharing her knowledge and experiences in parenting classes, talking about attachment and child development. Currently she is interested to learn more about the occupation of sleep.

Tasha never met a question she didn't want to know the answer to. This incessant curiosity has shaped her 20-year career as a paediatric Occupational Therapist - from children's hospitals, NGOs in South Africa and an MSc in Neuroscience, to school based therapy in Dubai.

Today, Tasha works as an inclusion specialist translating brain, OT and education science into practical strategies for educators, leadership teams and parents across Dubai. She draws on both her clinical background and her own lived experience of ADHD, to bring a blend of scientific rigour and personal insight into her workshops and trainings, to support neurodiverse children and families.

As The Occupational Therapy Hub's Webinar Lead, Tasha brings this same curiosity to webinars she curates and delivers. She's always excited to hear new insights or suggestions for webinars, so feel free to get in touch.

When she is not busy with work, Tasha loves hanging out with her husband and two children, reading, researching obsessively, listening to music and podcasts and, when time and temperature allow, on her stand-up paddle board in the ocean.

Jay is a student in the WFOT-approved Bachelor of Occupational Therapy program at Government Medical College, Nagpur, known for having the largest campus in Asia. His passion for occupational therapy stems from a personal experience - his father's stroke, which left his left side paralysed. Witnessing first-hand how rehabilitation played a key role in his father's recovery, Jay became determined to help others regain their independence and improve their quality of life.

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Jay is dedicated to pursuing research and advancing his career in occupational therapy. Outside of academia, he actively engages in singing, playing the piano and writing short stories and poems. He is also a proud pet parent to five cats and a passionate academic enthusiast.

Graduating from Sheffield University with a degree in Law, Claire has most recently worked at a digital scheduling company. Past roles include Paralegal and Office Manager in the London office of a well-known Belgian chocolate company. Claire brings many years of knowledge of the legal sector and has previously been an EA for a charity start-up and a policy officer at City Hall, in the Mayor's office.

Outside of work, Claire enjoys everything Kent and London have to offer. But she loves to escape to the mountains as many times as possible in the winter, to get back on the skis!