NOSM U Rehabilitation Sciences Staff

Tel: 705-662-7015
Email: mravenek@nosm.ca

Mike completed an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology & Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2008, a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Western University in 2010, and a PhD in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences from Western University in 2014. He also completed a Project Management Certification from the University of California, Irvine in 2020, and subsequently became a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) with the Project Management Institute. Mike is a Registered Occupational Therapist.  Previously he worked as an Assistant Professor and as the Fieldwork Coordinator in the School of Occupational Therapy at Western University.

Tel: 705-662-7042
Email: jcarroll@nosm.ca

Jennie is the Manager, Rehabilitation Sciences at NOSM University working out of the Sudbury Campus. As a registered Occupational Therapist, she has worked with the adult and aging populations in the community setting. Jennie has experience supporting Rehabilitation Science learners and preceptors in Northern Ontario and is a Health Sciences Faculty member at NOSM University. Jennie attended Laurentian University, where she graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Physical and Health Education with a concentration in Health Promotion and Queen’s University where she graduated with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.

Tel: 807-630-3322
Email: dpopien@nosm.ca

Debbie is the Health Sciences Program Coordinator at NOSM University, based at the Thunder Bay campus. She brings a strong background in program coordination and administrative support across academic, healthcare, and public sector environments, with a focus on supporting education and partnerships across Northern Ontario. As a lifelong resident of the region, Debbie is committed to supporting learners and preceptors and advancing access to health services in northern, rural, and remote communities.

Tel: 807-766-7460
Email: dwalsh@nosm.ca

Dana is the Health Sciences Administrative Assistant and is working out of NOSM University’s Thunder Bay campus. Dana’s experience in administrative support has encompassed a variety of settings, including postsecondary education, clinical research, and Indigenous health research.  As a lifelong resident of Northern Ontario Dana is passionate about supporting learners and preceptors, as part of NOSM U’s larger mandate to improve health across the region.