Meet the Team

Jamie Lynn is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in operations, financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and program and project management within the post-secondary education sector. Her career has been marked by a series of progressive leadership roles at Mohawk College, where she has made significant contributions to the institution’s operational and academic success. Most recently, Jamie served as the Manager of Academic Services and Operations for the School of Health, a role in which she oversaw critical operational functions and supported the delivery of high-quality academic programs. Prior to this, she held the position of Operations Manager at the McKeil School of Business, where she honed her skills in managing budgets, forecasting financial needs, and streamlining operations. Earlier in her tenure at Mohawk College, Jamie was the Operations Manager for the School of Engineering Technology, demonstrating her versatility and ability to lead diverse teams across multiple disciplines.

Before moving into post-secondary education, Jamie launched her professional career in economic development, where she focused on fostering growth in the information technology sector. She began at State of North Carolina Trade Office, promoting IT innovation and business expansion, before taking her expertise to the economic development department of the United Kingdom, UK Trade & Investment. Turning to more local initiatives, she contributed to Ontario’s economic development initiatives in the same field. This early experience equipped her with a strong foundation in strategic planning and cross-sector collaboration, skills she has carried forward into her later roles.

Jamie Lynn holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Toronto, a credential that has underpinned her analytical approach to financial and operational management. Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, as the daughter of a local business owner, Jamie developed an early appreciation for hard work and community impact.

In 2011, she returned to her hometown to raise her family, where she now resides with her husband and their four children. Outside of her demanding career, Jamie is deeply engaged in family life, spending her evenings and weekends supporting her children’s pursuits in volleyball, basketball, and dance. Her commitment to both her professional endeavors and her family reflects her exceptional ability to balance leadership, service, and personal priorities.

Barb emigrated from England in 2005, completing Business Studies at college. She has worked in the Simulation Centre since 2007 and has seen huge growth in the development and integration of various modalities of simulation in the School of Health programs, primarily Nursing and Personal Support Worker.

Working with academic program areas to plan and schedule academic labs, simulations and special events, Barb will book space, arrange staffing and order supplies and equipment to ensure the activities within the simulation centre, including external events have sufficient resources and the best environment in which to meet their specific learning objectives.

More recently Barb has been working with the Director of Simulation, Business Development and Inter-Professional Learning on the submission of proposals for a number of collaborative income-generating initiatives within the community.  
Barb prefers a quiet life, spending time with her family and loves to hike and travel.

Jessica has 10+ years of diverse healthcare experience working as a nurse at Hamilton Health Sciences and within simulation at Mohawk College. Her journey began as an RPN and evolved into an RN at HHS, working in surgical oncology, spinal cord/amputee rehab and pediatric surgery.

She completed her BScN degree at McMaster University and has worked at Mohawk College for 3 years in simulation. She has received her certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) from the Society of Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).

Jess loves diving into simulation best practices and exploring innovative simulation pedagogy. 

Jess believes learning should be engaging and enjoyable – after all, who said education cant be a bit of fun?

Nate is a registered nurse with over five years of hands-on experience in paediatric medicine. He earned his BScN and Master’s in Nursing from the University of Toronto, where he honed his skills and deepened his commitment to leadership, and high-functioning teams.

A passionate advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), Nate actively works to create a supportive environment for all learners. He believes in the power of mentorship and is deeply committed to capacity-building for new learners, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to thrive in their nursing careers.

Outside of work, Nate is an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan. He also enjoys playing tennis and capturing moments through photography, blending his love for science and art, just like nursing! Whether on the court, behind the lens, or voicing a simulator, he finds joy in exploring new perspectives and spreading positivity with others. 

His favourite colour is Pantone 17-4123.

Lucky hails from a science and nursing background, prior to joining the CHSR.

Having attained his RPN and RN designations as a Mohawk College alumnus, he is glad to have been able to return to the School of Health, where he has also had opportunities to instruct in both the clinical and lab settings.

He enjoys all things simulation and is ever eager to incorporate his knowledge and lived experience towards helping mould future generations of healthcare practitioners. For example, one of his ongoing projects entails an eMAR system he built (and continues to develop) through Microsoft Excel for use within some of the CHSR's high fidelity simulations. Lucky takes joy in creating things, and finds that simulation-based education provides a nice outlet for his creativity.

He holds further designations from the Canadian Nurse Educators Institute (CNEI) as a Canadian Certified Simulation Nurse Educator (CCSNE) and a Canadian Certified Clinical Instructor (CCCI). He believes that we are all forever learning, and is a strong advocate for the CHSR and the School of Health to continue striving towards higher standards.

Fun-fact: Since he mostly worked in adult-medicine when he was at the bedside, he often finds himself with the older simulators- keeping them updated on global events and new anime shows, whilst also trying to pique their interests in arts and crafts.

Another Fun-fact: As the team's primary editor for the CHSR webpage, he could have written many more fun-facts about himself; but he knows that 'with great power, comes great responsibility'... so he's limiting himself to just two fun-facts. He truly is 'the hero we need, but don't deserve.'

To end his bio, here is one of Lucky's favourite quotes that relate to simulation and experiential learning: "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."- Benjamin Franklin.

Rachel is a registered Occupational Therapist, in a role-emerging position focused on digital accessibility and Instructional Design. She has a passion for teaching, and holds a graduate certificate in Post-Secondary Education.

Rachel loves incorporating her occupational therapy background into the classroom by promoting engagement, accessibility, psychological safety, and universal design. Her goal is to use educational technology in a way that is not just engaging, but empowering for all learners. Being a part-time professor herself, she brings lived experience to her educational technology consultations and development with faculty and staff. 

Outside of work, Rachel is a fan of Survivor and enjoys collecting mugs featuring Stitch (from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch). She can often be found thrifting, trying new foods, or daydreaming about returning to Disney theme parks.

Rachel’s favourite quote is Maya Angelou’s, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”