Joanne Wincentak MScOT is currently the Lead of Partnerships & Knowledge Mobilization at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada. Prior to this role, Joanne worked as a Knowledge Broker at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. With a background in Occupational Therapy and Biology & Geography, Joanne has also held positions as an Activity Facilitator at Sheridan Villa Long Term Care Facility and a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of Toronto. Joanne has a strong academic background, having served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto Mississauga and conducted research on pedagogical methods for university geography programs.