Ms. Lisa Brownstone, MSc, BSc, OT
Lisa Brownstone is an Occupational Therapist who currently operates a consulting business advising community-based organizations, district health regions and various levels of government. She has Master’s degree in Community Health and Epidemiology. Her particular areas of focus include social policy and community development, program evaluation and research, as well as Occupational Therapy.
Brownstone has received a number awards for her work over the years, including the YWCA’s 2008 Woman of Distinction Award in the area of Wellness, Recreation and Healthy Living.
She has a long history of working with people who have FASD. This currently includes assessments and interventions for people with concurrent disorders such as FASD, intellectual disabilities and mental health illnesses at the Ranch Ehrlo Society in Regina, Saskatchewan. She has authored studies exploring homelessness and adults with FASD, developed an FASD mentoring program, conducted evaluations of FASD support programs and provided occupational therapy services for people with FASD. Brownstone is also currently a member of the Regina FASD Community Network and a board member of the FASD Support Network of Saskatchewan.
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