Board of Directors

Founding Member of the
Toronto Art Therapy Institue

James Nicol
James Nicol a Founding Member of the TATI Board of Directors, describes himself as a “Proud Scot”. Mr. Nicol had been an associate of Dr. Martin Fischer’s during Dr. Fischer’s early explorations into art therapy. When Dr. Fischer decided to develop the Toronto Art Therapy Institute he and Mr. Nicol appointed its first Board of Directors. As well, Mr. Nicol worked on the Institute becoming incorporated and establishing its constitution.

Honorary Patron

Mrs Beatrice Fischer
Beatrice Fischer passed away in September, 2021 and she will be greatly missed. She attended many a graduation even well into her 90’s and was always supportive of our work at TATI.

Board of Directors

Chairperson

  • Debbie Anderson,  D.T.A.T.I., Private Practice

Treasurer

  • Bob Engel,  MSW, Executive Director (Retired), Oolagan Community Services

Secretary

  • Mary Vachon,  PHD

Directors

  • William Ma, BA
  • Donna Betts, PhD, ATR-BC
  • Maria Kotsopoulos
  • Lisa Christine Gignac, DTATI, RP (Qualifying)