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Meet Our Team

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Leah Farrell

Chief Executive Officer

• Overall organization direction

• Strategic planning and implementation

• Public/Media Relations

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709-722-2803 ext 226

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Alex Collins

Director, Finance and Social Enterprise

• Accounts payable/receivable

• Social enterprise

• Property

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709-722-2803 ext 234

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Rachel Hogan

Director, Programs and Supports

• Program Development and Implementation Oversight

• Programming Work Term Students

• Volunteer Program

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709-722-2803 ext 232

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Cathy Drake

Office Manager

• Greet and assist visitors and participants

• Provides administrative assistance along with tech and website support

• Provides support with fundraising and events

709-722-2803 ext 211

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Adam Chafe

Property & Facilities Coordinator

• Facilitates maintenance and safety 

• Custodian supervision and support

• Supports Transitions program

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709-722-2803 ext 233

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Candace Moakler

Fund Development & Donor Relations Officer

• Annual fund development campaigns and events 

• Donor relations and stakeholder engagement

• Branding initiatives and media relations

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709-722-2803 ext 227

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Jessica Wyatt

Central/Western Region Navigator

• Individual Advocacy Initiatives

• Autism Acceptance and Understanding Presentation and Professional Development facilitation

• Systems navigation: health, government, financial, etc.

709-637-7450

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Kristen Winter

Avalon Region Navigator

• Individual Advocacy Initiatives

• Autism Acceptance and Understanding Presentation and Professional Development facilitation

• Systems navigation: health, government, financial, etc.

709-722-2803 ext 231

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Christopher Dede

Central/Eastern Region Navigator

• Individual Advocacy Initiatives

• Autism Acceptance and Understanding Presentation and Professional Development facilitation

• Systems navigation: health, government, financial, etc.

709-466-7177

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Thomas Penney
Labrador Region Navigator
• Individual Advocacy Initiatives
• Autism Acceptance and Understanding Presentation and Professional Development facilitation
• Systems navigation: health, government, financial, etc.

709-896-8964

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Wil Feltham
Programs & Events Assistant
• Assists in various programs and family events
• Self-advocate supporting Connections group and ASNL Santa!

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709-722-2803

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Sarah Hardiman
Transitions Coordinator
• Employment related guidance
• Recreation based awareness sessions
• Community partnership development

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709-722-2803 ext 235

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Terra Wadman
Arts & Social Programming Coordinator

• Social & Life Skills Programming

• Arts Programs & Creative Workshops

• Community Events & Initiatives

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709-722-2803

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Danielle Knustgraichen
Avalon Region Recreation Coordinator
• Community Partnership Building
• Facilitation of community base programming
• Family Events

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709-722-2803

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Angelina Fillier​
Regional Programs & Events Coordinator

(Central/Eastern)
• Community Partnership Building
• Facilitation of community base programming
• Family Events

709-466-7177 

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Megan​ Canniff
Regional Programs & Events Coordinator

(Central/Western)
• Community Partnership Building
• Facilitation of community base programming
• Family Events

709-637-7450

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