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Stephanie joined Adults in Motion in 2015 in the Kitchener Day Program as the Program Coordinator and then later transitioned to the position of Program Manager. Prior to joining Adults in Motion, Stephanie enjoyed 15+ years of experience in the social services field and has been committed to this field her entire career. Stephanie has a Psychology/Sociology University degree and a diploma in Early Childhood Education. Even before her younger brother with autism was born, Stephanie had a strong interest in working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Stephanie has supported individuals in various settings such as group homes, day programs, camps, and 1:1 support in the community. She has even been friends with a couple Adults in Motion participants for over 20 years! Stephanie also volunteered at Grand River Hospital and acted as an evening supervisor for KW’s Out of The Cold program for over 6 years. Stephanie is so happy to be a part of the Adults in Motion team and is committed to providing exceptional support to the programs and participants.
Megan joined Adults in Motion with previous experience in the social work field. Megan is a kind, empathetic and open minded person who loves working within the community and has a passion for advocacy. She graduated from Kings University College at Western in 2023, with a double major of Disability Studies and Thanatology along with a certificate in Loss, Grief and Bereavement studies. Megan has worked in long term care and retirement settings. She also completed her school placement by co facilitating grief support groups for grieving children, youth and families. Throughout her youth and University Megan was a part of the Best Buddies Program where she further gained a passion for advocacy and assisting supported individuals in independence, building friendships and encouraging opportunities for experiences and social engagement within the community. Prior to joining our Adults in Motion team Megan was a Behavioural Support Worker for 2 years working with adults with disabilities in respite care homes, group homes and a day program. In her Behavioural Support Worker role she also worked with children with disabilities in social groups, a respite home and as an inclusion worker at a camp. In her spare time Megan enjoys being outdoors, going for walks and spending time with her friends and family.
Brian came to Adults in Motion with over 20 years of experience in the social work field. While attending University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a Sociology Major, Brian also experienced living with a nephew that was born with special needs who was cared for in his family home. This experience led him to seek a caregiver role as weekend counsellor and relief staff member at KW Habilitation. After graduating he pursued his career at Elmira District for Community Living (EDCL) as a job coach, then moved onto their supported employment coordinator. To further his experience, he became a manager of an independent living home, assisted living home and respite services for EDCL. For the last fourteen years Brian has worked as a rehabilitation support worker for Bartimaeus Rehab assisting individuals who have suffered an Acquired Brain Injury. In this role Brian supported his clients by providing opportunities to return to some pre-accident recreation, education and community reintegration. While growing up Brian spent many summers as a camper, leader-in-training and later as a counsellor at Camp Tawingo. This, along with his work history has enabled Brian to see the importance of providing meaningful programs offering a social and fun experience for all.
Ryenn is a very energetic and passionate Recreation Therapist! She credits her love for this field to her absolutely amazing older brother who happens to have ATR-16, a very unique intellectual disability. Ryenn says ‘He is such an amazing guy, my best friend and has made me very eager to advocate for all people with special needs and increase quality of life for all.’
Kelsey joined the Adults in Motion team with over 9 years of experience in the recreation field. She has spent time as a camp leader, STEM camp coordinator, and community centre program coordinator. She has a Bachelors of Education from University of Regina and went on to teach in Leeds, UK before making the move to Ontario. It was when she moved to Ontario where she made the switch from classroom teaching to recreation. During her time in the field she has worked with a wide range of ages from children, youth, and adults. She has a passion for creating engaging programming and experiences for individuals within their own community. Outside of work, Kelsey can be found reading, painting, going on hikes, and spending time with her partner and their two cats.
Nicole joined the Adults in Motion Team in 2021 with over 17 years of experience in the Recreation and Leisure field. She graduated from the Recreation and Leisure program at Conestoga College in 2007. Nicole has many years experience in Long Term Care as a Program Aide but has also worked on a Cruise Ship on the program team! Nicole loves working with people and is a social butterfly! She loves music, the outdoors, and enjoys traveling with her husband. Nicole has always had a passion to work with seniors and adults and continues to expand her horizons and work within a community that is ever-growing and changing. Making community connections and building from those relationships is important to Nicole and helps her advocate for the community that she supports. Nicole is proud to be part of the Adults in Motion Team and can’t wait to see what the future holds for all participants and their families!
Nicole is a compassionate, kind soul that enjoys working alongside people in the community. Nicole joined the Kitchener team with over 15 years experience working in Mental health. She has worked in a number of group homes over the years and has experience working with many different personalities. With a strong focus to Mental health, developmental disabilities and dual diagnosis clients. Nicole helped run a youth program at a local community centre in the last two years, and has acquired many connections through volunteering. With her experience, Nicole has gained skills to create a fun safe environment in a recreational setting. Nicole has a drive for advocacy, she has a love for learning about others and their life stories. In her free time you can find Nicole chasing waterfalls, adventuring with her three beautiful children, sitting by a campfire, or watching a good Halloween movie.
Jon is a compassionate, outgoing, and enthusiastic person with a degree in Outdoor Recreation from Lakehead University. Jon’s background in overnight camp programs has fostered a love for adventure. Even now, he loves being out in the wilderness whenever he can get a chance; a frequent canoe tripper who enjoys time spent with a paddle in his hand. Prior to joining Adults in Motion in 2024 Jon enjoyed 4 years of one to one work in the camping industry which fueled a passion for inclusionary experiences and creating character building moments through creative programming. Jon’s passionate about strong community connections and having a positive impact on everyone he meets! Jon is very excited to be part of our team for this adventure with Adults in Motion and to be part of the warm and encouraging atmosphere here at our program!
Danielle is an enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated individual who is always happy to connect with and learn about others! Danielle began her studies in the social service field at Mohawk College, obtaining a Social Service Worker diploma in 2021 before continuing her studies at Wilfrid Laurier University in the Bachelor of Social Work program. In addition to working with individuals who have disabilities, Danielle has experience working with individuals experiencing addiction or mental health concerns and currently maintains a relief position at an emergency women’s shelter. Danielle believes in doing with, not for, and seeks to empower individuals by utilizing a strength-based approach in her practice. In her spare time, Danielle can be found listening to her favourite music or watching documentaries with her beloved cat, Stella.
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