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In the process of developing a gender-informed, culturally competent mentorship program, 28 interviews were conducted with individuals who identified themselves as experts in mentorship, mentors, mentees, or a combination of all three. The current presentation will provide a snapshot of those conversations about mentorship, gender, organizational culture, and whether or not there should be a place for women-specific mentorship should be provided in the CAF.

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Linna Tam-Seto, Ph.D., O.T.Reg. (Ont)

CDSN Post-Doctoral Fellow
Centre for International and Defence Policy

Dr. Linna Tam-Seto is the inaugural Canadian Defence and Security Network Postdoctoral Research Fellow completing her fellowship at the Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP) at Â鶹¹ÙÍø with Dr. Stéfanie von Hlatky.

Linna holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Science and a registered occupational therapist with experiences working in the area of child, adolescent, and family mental health and supporting evidence-based professional practice. Linna’s research interests include understanding the health and well-being of Canada’s military members, veterans, public safety personnel, and their families with a focus on life transitions and changes. Linna’s current work at the CIDP involves the development of a gender-informed, culturally competent mentorship program to support servicewomen within the Canadian Armed Forces.

Linna has also received a MINDS grant to conduct a validation study of the mentorship program.