Major Product/SVS:
Providing services for patients affected with brain injury due to accidents, birth defect, substance abuse, or attention deficit disorder
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Traveling; Exercising; Going to the cinema; Martial arts
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Bordeaux, Earned in France (1992); Master's Degree in Applied Clinical Psychology, Concordia University; Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, McGill University
Affiliations Awards:
Senior Analyst, Diplomate, American Board of Disability Analysts; Diplomate, American Board of Professional Psychology; Ontario Psychological Association; Canadian Psychological Association
Charity:
Volunteer, Alzheimer Society of Canada
Number Of Years In Profession:
17
Number Of Years In Current Position:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her perseverance, wanting to stay a step ahead in her career and be on the cutting edge, so she can provide quality health care to her patients, setting goals, and consulting with her peers.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because, as a young girl, she was always fascinated by the brain and one of her professors at McGill University did research which inspired her.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working with clients who have brain injuries sustained from accidents or birth; Providing for children with attention deficit disorder and substance abuse problems; Supervising doctors and testers of patients and making neuropsychological assessments; Moving forward with treatments
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Gagnon hopes to grow personally and professionally, network, and obtain additional U.S. certifications.