CSAH Core Team Members

Dr. John Puxty: Director
Dr. John Puxty is a Geriatrician, Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Queen’s University, Director of the Centre for Studies in Aging and Health and Southeastern Ontario Regional Geriatric Program and Chair of the Seniors Health Knowledge Network and Ontario Interdisciplinary Council for Aging and Health.

Sarah Webster: Manager
Sarah holds a master’s degree in health studies and has extensive experience facilitating evidence-informed action to improve the health and wellbeing of older adults. As Manager, Sarah coordinates resources (people, products and funds), develops partnerships, and manages the day-to-day functioning and activities of the CSAH team.

Emily Mullins: Knowledge Broker
Emily holds a master’s degree in public health and has experience leading research projects for national non-profit organizations. Emily brings knowledge translation expertise to her role within CSAH.

Rohini Persaud: Research Assistant
Rohini holds a master’s degree in Science – aging and health. She has worked with health, clinical, community-based and research networks, communicating between and within those networks to build relationships, foster communication, and provide coordination.

Madison Robertson: Research Coordinator
Madison is currently completing her PhD in Health Quality, and holds a master’s degree in kinesiology. She has experience working on and leading national and international multi-disciplinary research projects, and currently instructs university level courses on Healthy Aging. In her role, Madison provides support and coordination to research and evaluation activities in aging and health care services for the CSAH team.

Phileen Dickinson: Web Projects & Instructional Design Lead
A Programmer Analyst, Web and Graphic Designer with experience in Instructional Design, Phileen takes a leadership role in developing and maintaining the technology behind CSAH’s web-based platforms including design and implementation of e-learning strategies and resources.

John Wolanski: Digital Content Assistant
John Wolanski is the Digital Content Assistant with experience in event management, technical support, and administrative work. He brings extensive knowledge in liaising between back end digital content and end user experiences with technology.