Michelle Blackburn is the Director of Programs and Services at George Jeffrey Children's Centre in Thunder Bay where she has worked for 17 years. She is an Occupational Therapist by profession, graduating from McMaster University in 2007, and has spent her professional career devoted to working with children and youth, with a particular passion for seating and mobility services. Michelle is currently the co-chair of the Empowered Kids Ontario Clinical Directors Committee and has served on numerous working groups and committees over the years. Originally from Toronto, Michelle loves living and working in Northwestern Ontario.