A team with a passion for therapy that meets kids where they are.
Meet the Team
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Janie Pearson, Clinical Director, OTR
Introducing Janie, our innovative clinical director and co-founder, and a seasoned Occupational Therapist with over 18 years of expertise. She’s passionate about creating communities where every child can thrive, bringing adventure therapy from the rock-climbing wall into online gaming. Blending therapeutic frameworks with lived experience and evidence-based practices, her strengths-based approach boosts self-confidence through engaging challenges, tools, and positive habits that empower every member.
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Justine Jecker, Clinical Lead, OTR
With a strong background in OT leadership and program development, Justine brings clarity, care, and big-picture thinking to Mud Club. She loves supporting teams, strengthening quality, and making sure both members and therapists feel engaged and supported. Energized by collaboration and growth, Justine is excited to help Mud Club continue to evolve—building systems, mentoring clinicians, and shaping meaningful experiences that help every member thrive.
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Christine Tran, Group Program OTR
Christine brings a collaborative, creative approach to her role as a Group Program OT at Mud Club, supporting OTAs and members in group sessions. With a strong background in pediatric, play-based therapy, she helps turn therapeutic goals into engaging, game-based virtual experiences that support social skills and social-emotional growth. Her calm presence and love of technology create supportive group spaces where kids feel motivated, confident, and ready to participate.
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Maria Bezerra, Group Program OTR
Maria brings a confident, compassionate approach to her role as a Group Program OT at Mud Club, supporting members and OTAs in group-based interventions. With over 14 years of experience working with neurodivergent children and families, she brings expertise in self-regulation and social-emotional development. Her strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach supports safe group environments and helps teams navigate complex moments while maintaining engagement.
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Bree Gibbons, Club Coordinator
Bree brings a vibrant mix of kids’ programming experience, gaming passion, and member support expertise to the Mud Club team. A lifelong gamer and dedicated martial arts enthusiast, she approaches every challenge with energy, focus, and a welcoming spirit. As our Onboarding and Scheduling Coordinator OTA, Bree helps families settle in, navigate their setup, and feel confident joining their first sessions—making each member’s launch into Mud Club smooth, clear, and exciting.
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Serena Kern, OTA
Meet Serena, our experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant, who brings over 9 years of paediatrics expertise to our team. With a passion for youth programming and a belief in the transformative power of play, she’s a vital part of Mud Club's therapy team. Serena's strong clinical skills supercharge our sessions, making them engaging and fun for everyone. Her expertise, empathy, and playful energy light up our program, ensuring every member feels nurtured and supported.
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Joe Markoff, OTA
Introducing Joe, whose passion for gaming and expertise as an Occupational Therapy Assistant bring a creative twist to our team. Joe's background in athletic therapy equips him with the skills to make play both fun and therapeutic, ensuring every player feels like a champion. His boundless enthusiasm for gaming, combined with his innovative approach to therapy, inspires and elevates our community. Joe's dedication to fostering a fun, engaging, and supportive environment helps every member thrive.
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Craig McBrine, OTA
With a passion for gaming and a talent for making tech feel fun and accessible, Craig brings enthusiasm, humour, and heart to every Mud Club session. He’s all about using the power of play to connect, problem-solve, and build confidence. Whether he’s jumping into a group quest or helping members explore creative new tools, Craig’s love for technology and people shines. His supportive style and production-savvy skills make every session feel like an adventure worth tuning into.
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Jenna Fawcett, OTA
Jenna brings bright energy and a love of gaming to every Mud Club session. With years of experience working with kids in many settings, she knows how to turn play into powerful learning moments. A PC gamer at heart, Jenna enjoys creating engaging worlds and challenges that spark confidence, teamwork, and laughter. Whether she’s connecting with members in Minecraft or guiding a new adventure, Jenna makes every session feel welcoming, creative, and full of possibility.
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Megan Durdle, OTA
Megan joins Mud Club with a big imagination and a talent for turning games into unforgettable adventures. She’s created everything from custom escape-room quests to Minecraft challenges, and she loves guiding kids into worlds where they can explore, experiment, and shine. With a calm, supportive approach, Megan brings steady guidance and creative energy to both 1:1 sessions and groups—making sure every member feels encouraged, included, and ready for fun.
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Corinne Whitford, OTA
A passionate gamer with a creative spark, Corinne loves finding fun, innovative ways to support kids through play. She brings enthusiasm, curiosity, and a member-first mindset into every session, helping kids feel confident, connected, and excited to try new things. Whether she’s exploring a new game mechanic or cheering on a creative build, Corinne’s playful approach helps turn gaming into meaningful moments of growth.
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Clara Agnew, OTA
Clara brings a lifelong love of gaming and a passion for working with kids into every Mud Club session. With experience supporting children in a variety of settings, she creates spaces where members feel confident, capable, and excited to learn through play. A big fan of Minecraft, story-based adventures, and competitive games, Clara enjoys helping members tackle challenges, build skills, and celebrate their wins—making every session engaging and full of momentum.
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Jacob Friend, OTA
Jacob is an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Mud Club who has been playing Minecraft since 2011. With a background in esports coaching, counseling, and early childhood development, he brings a strong blend of gaming knowledge and interpersonal skill to group sessions. Jacob uses game-based activities to support connection, confidence, and engagement, creating structured, welcoming environments where children feel supported and motivated to participate.
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Joshua Payson, OTA, Tech Support
Joshua blends deep technical know-how with a genuine love for gaming and supporting kids. With a background in tech and hands-on experience helping young people succeed, he’s the go-to when things need troubleshooting—or leveling up. Whether he’s smoothing out setups, jumping into sessions, or helping members feel confident with their tools, Joshua brings calm problem-solving energy and a passion for making gaming accessible and fun.
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Jessica Bullard, OTA
Jessica is Mud Club’s ultimate team player, driving fun and teamwork! As a Clubhouse and stream contributor, she brings energy, connection, and gaming skills to our programming. In Teams, she supports members, answers questions, and helps create and guide Minecraft server game play. From boosting engagement to keeping adventures flowing smoothly, Jessica makes Mud Club an awesome place to play and grow!
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Tuqa Al-Rammahi, OTA
Bringing together a love of gaming and a passion for digital wellbeing, Tuqa joins the Mud Club team with a thoughtful, creative approach to online play. A Minecraft enthusiast, she enjoys shaping positive digital spaces where kids can explore, connect, and grow. With a background in public policy and a strong interest in digital development, Tuqa supports Mud Club programming and Clubhouse experiences that promote safe, engaging, and meaningful gameplay.
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Oliver McGillen, Content Creator
Meet Oliver, your go-to guide for fun laughs and epic gaming adventures! He brings every world to life with fantastic storytelling, exciting challenges, and loads of positive energy. Whether we're building, battling, or exploring, it's always a blast when Oliver is hosting. When he's not gaming, Oliver loves building epic creations out of LEGO, so get ready for some seriously creative fun! Buckle up; he has the mic, the map, and maybe a few surprises in store!
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Laura Ramsay, Server Administrator
Laura brings deep technical skill and a passion for creative problem-solving to every Mud Club world. With years of experience managing Minecraft servers and the vibrant communities around them, she keeps our adventures running smoothly and full of possibility. Every plugin and world is shaped by Laura’s expertise—crafted with care, precision, and a touch of magic. Behind the scenes, she ensures each player’s journey feels seamless, stable, and ready for adventure.
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Mud_Mod, Community Guide
Mud_Mod is the guiding presence across Mud Club’s digital spaces. Whether appearing as a helpful chatbot on our website or stepping into our Minecraft world in a moderator role, Mud_Mod blends technology and human touch to support our community. Designed to inform, assist, and occasionally keep things on track, Mud_Mod helps create welcoming, creative, and well-managed environments wherever members gather.
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Debbie Nessel, Administration
Debbie is the behind-the-scenes powerhouse helping Mud Club run smoothly from top to bottom. With experience in both OT admin and HR support, she keeps our systems organized, our team supported, and our families connected. Whether she’s helping new members get started, managing logistics, or supporting the XP program and redemptions, Debbie brings calm, clarity, and care to every corner of the Club.
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Krystal Doyle, Administration
Krystal is the steady force behind Mud Club’s billing and attendance operations, drawing on her healthcare and billing administration experience to keep things running seamlessly. She’s organized, detail-focused, and dedicated to making billing clear and stress-free for families. From managing invoices to supporting smooth internal workflows, Krystal keeps our systems moving so the team and members can focus on the fun adventures ahead.
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Ujjwal Tyagi, IT
With a deep love for tech and a builder's mindset, Ujjwal is the power behind the scenes at Mud Club. As our developer and IT lead, he's focused on creating innovative, accessible systems that keep everything running smoothly for families, staff, and players alike. Ujjwal shares Mud Club's passion for connection, creativity, and inclusion—and his thoughtful design helps bring our virtual world to life.
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Lucas Pearson, CTO
Lucas, our visionary co-founder and CTO, has a knack for turning ideas into reality with software and technology. With his deep expertise, he crafts innovative solutions that enhance our virtual spaces. His dedication to advancing technology and supporting success drives him to explore new possibilities. At Mud Club, Lucas blends creativity with technology, ensuring our team and members connect in engaging and meaningful ways.
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Join Our Team
We’re growing and always looking for playful minds to join our team.