From Therapeutic Recreation Practicum Student to Summer Events Intern to Peer Program Events Lead, Avery is excited to continue organizing and facilitating peer events for individuals living with spinal cord injury and related disabilities. Always keen to meet new people, Avery’s favourite part of peer events is making connections within the SCI community.
Hailing from Manitoba, community and recreation have always been significant to Avery, recognizing the importance of participating in leisure activities for overall positive well-being. After graduating from University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science and a year working abroad, Avery’s next adventure was moving to the west coast to further her education. She recently completed her Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation at Douglas College with a goal of working to remove social, environmental, attitudinal, and physical barriers to recreation and leisure activities.
Outside of work, Avery is likely enjoying the natural beauty of BC while hiking or at the beach, exploring Vancouver shops and cafes, or keeping up with competitive figure skating.
