PRESIDENT
MA, RCAT, RP
Pronouns: She/her

Heidi is a radiant creator, playful by nature, intelligent to a fault who believes in providing sanctuary to those who need it and is a powerful leader. She is an Art Therapist by trade, and has been working as a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario for about 10 years. Heidi is also a Kink Knowledgeable Therapist, Sex Therapist and believes art can be the bridge to good stuff we didn't know we needed.

VICE PRESIDENT

Tammy Reynolds is an art therapist and registered psychotherapist practicing in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

EDUCATION
DTATI, RP (Qualifying)
Pronouns: They/them

Carly is an art therapist and artist working primarily with queer folks, and youth in remote communities. Carly is a graduate of the Toronto Art Therapy Institute, professional member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association, and a qualifying registrant with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Carly is passionate about accessibility and decolonizing practice in art therapy and the healing arts.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATION
MA, DTATI, RP, RCAT
Pronouns: She/her

Rakshanda Khan is a South Asian settler, Registered Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist who is passionate about graphic medicine, digital and online creative processes as well as traditional arts practices in therapy. She strives to practice from a reflexive, client-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based, neurodiversity affirming, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework.

TREASURER
BSc, DTATI, RP
Pronouns: He/him

Anand is a therapist, artist, teacher and advocate for the integration of creativity in our healing journey. He is new to the board as the Treasurer Chair. Anand is a graduate of the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and also holds a BSc in Geophysics from the University Of Western Ontario. He works in private practice in Toronto and is registered both with the Canadian Art Therapy Association and the College Of Registered Psychotherapists Of Ontario. Originally from the Caribbean, Anand enjoys yoga, travelling and spending time in his art studio.

MEMBERSHIP
MA, DTATI, RP (Qualifying)
Pronouns: She/they

Amy Lister is a RP (Qualifying) & Art Therapist in private practice weaving together body-centred, compassion-based approaches with folks across the lifespan, specializing in caring for caregivers. An instructor, a thesis advisor & a Work That Reconnects facilitator, Amy offers 20+ years of coaching, leadership experience & an M.A. in Holistic Education, to supporting people as they navigate pivotal transitions & expand their capacity for caring for self, others & the wellbeing of the planet.

MEMBER AT LARGE

Carole Preston is an artistic dabbler, Art Psychotherapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Carole resides in rural Alberta and is passionate about enhancing rural life by weaving the arts into public spaces and private lives. She can be found often in her studio, Currents Art Psychotherapy Studio, sharing poetry or riding her bicycle.

MEMBER AT LARGE

Nathalie has an extensive academic background in art psychotherapy, sand therapy, international development, theology, administration and education. She has worked several years as a gender equality and social inclusion expert in numerous countries across America, Asia, and Africa.

In her private practice as an art psychotherapist she employs an inclusive and integrative approach where she primarily works with neuro-divergent populations.

GOVERNANCE

Nicole Le Bihan has been serving on the CATA-ACAT Board since 2019. With over 20 years experience in the art therapy profession, she is especially passionate about supervision and art therapy education.

Nicole loves building connections among colleagues, collaborating with others and expanding the field in response to the collective needs of art therapists and the communities we serve.

ADMINISTRATOR
BFA, Art Therapy Student
Pronouns: She/they

Shirley is a multidiscplinary artist and art therapy student currently completing her major research project with the Toronto Art Therapy Institute.

Shirley enjoys making ceramic wares and jewellery for grounding and meditation. She also has extensive years of experience working as an operations administrator in the education and healthcare sectors.

Shirley is a strong advocate for CATA-ACAT's mission and values, and is elated to serve and support the community she found belonging in through this administrative role.

EDITOR
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ART THERAPY
PhD, RP (Ontario), CCC, RCAT
Pronouns: She/her

Haley Toll, Ph.D. RP (Ontario), CCC, RCAT, has worked with children and adults internationally and across Canada in trauma-care related to relocation, cancer diagnosis, HIV diagnosis, sexual abuse, and other psychological and emotional challenges for over twelve years. She trained practitioners and students in Botswana, Thailand, Edmonton, St. John’s, and Mongolia in art therapy, arts-informed counselling, and crisis intervention practices. She is the Lead Editor of the CJAT and CATA’s past president (2016-2019).

REGISTRATION COMMITTEE CHAIR
BFA, BEd, MPS-AT, RCAT, CCC, SEP
Pronouns: She/her

Marie is a prairie dwelling art therapist. She has been registrar since Fall 2020 and enjoys meeting CATA members through their application and questions. She has a passion for found object art and teaching.

COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA
BA, RP (Qualifying), Art Therapy Student
Pronouns: She/her

Amy is an art therapy student at Toronto Art Therapy Institute. Her practicum experience has included supporting folks in long term care, hospital and public school settings, as well as offering virtual therapy services to adults at the TATI Student Art Therapy Centre. She is currently working in private practice in Toronto.

Prior to pursuing art therapy, Amy worked at several digital agencies doing web development, design, and animation.