Professor Dr. Linna Tam Seto

Biography

Linna Tam-Seto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. She is a registered occupational therapist with a PhD in Rehabilitation Science from Queen’s University. Linna previously served as an inaugural Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Canadian Defence Security Network at Queen's, where she developed a mentorship program for women in the Canadian Armed Forces. Her research examines the intersections of families and military-to-civilian transitions, with a focus on sex and gender dynamics. She has been involved as a research faculty member with the Families Matter Research Group, advocating for health, wellbeing, and security for defense families. Linna has held research grants as Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator from various institutions, including Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence Canada, collaborating with local, national, and international organizations to support security and defense families.

Research Interests