Episode 77: From Seed to System: OT Leadership in Homelessness Services

Occupational therapy meets systems-level change in this conversation, as host Soëla Bandaly sits down with occupational therapist Samantha Lowe.Samantha works with The Mustard Seed, a community-based organization supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty across Western Canada. Drawing on her experience across frontline practice, leadership, and research, she shares her path into community and non-profit work.Join the conversation as they consider the role of allied healthcare in homelessness services, the barriers women face in accessing care, and the growing need for occupational therapists in leadership spaces. You’ll hear how the OT lens—grounded in occupation, context, and equity—can shape more responsive and inclusive systems of care.CAOT