Janice Kishi Chow holds a masters and a clinical doctorate degree in occupational therapy, with thesis and capstone work focused on occupational engagement during bereavement and at the end of life. Her clinical experience spans 22 years working at physical medicine settings and includes 14 years specializing in hospice and palliative care at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
Tina Champagne holds a masters and clinical doctorate in occupational therapy and is the program director for the Cutchins Programs for Children and Families in Northampton, MA USA. Tina is passionate about creating and implementing nurturing, healing, and trauma informed therapeutic programs for children through older adult populations. Tina has received numerous awards for her innovative work and leadership in helping to integrate trauma informed care and sensory-based approaches across the state, which helped significantly reduce the use of seclusion and restraint in mental health settings.