Dena Sharafdin

Working at BIAPH has been an incredibly rewarding experience. With my teammates, I was able to play an active role in advancing the organization’s crucial mission of supporting the ABI community. Throughout my term, I was given the opportunity to unleash my creativity and develop innovative solutions to help resolve the organization’s challenges, meet its needs, and improve its tools and resources for the community. As new volunteers pour in, as social media content gets posted, and as new partnerships flourish, it has been thrilling to witness the tangible differences brought by our efforts. These achievements are not short-term; they will last long within the organization and will continuously benefit the ABI community. It is a delight to have been able to contribute to BIAPH in such an impactful and substantial way. Finally, I cannot write about my experience at BIAPH without mentioning its wonderful people. Throughout my term, I had the pleasure of working closely with my hardworking and supportive teammates and supervisors who never failed to inspire me and offer their invaluable support and insight. I am sure the memorable and meaningful connections I have developed will endure even beyond my time at BIAPH. 

Harleen Randhawa

“Choose people who will say your name in a room full of opportunities.” - Unknown 

This quote sums up my experience at the Brain Injury Association of Peel & Halton (BIAPH). My time at BIAPH has been a rewarding and unforgettable experience. I’d like to express my sincerest gratitude to the Board of Directors and my supervisors for seeing the potential in our team and the youth of our community. I am a strong believer in getting youth involved in organizations, especially non-profit organizations. From planting the seed for the Youth Engagement Team on Day 1 of our term to seeing this volunteer program flourish, this entire experience has taught me that we can achieve anything that we set our minds to. To my colleagues, thank you for making this an experience I will never forget. I thoroughly enjoyed contributing to BIAPH’s mission and supporting the ABI community. I take pride in the contributions that we have made to this organization and look forward to staying involved. Thank you BIAPH, here’s to the next adventure!

Olivia Condlln-Wilby

The time I spent with the Brain Injury Association of Peel & Halton (BIAPH) has allowed me to develop new skills and professional connections that will surely continue to support my success as I move on to the next chapter of my life. Alongside my talented and hard-working colleagues, I had the opportunity to develop a volunteer program from the ground up, directly contributing to its growth from an abstract concept to a fully-functioning, self-sustaining part of the organization. It has been an incredible experience watching this project grow and knowing that I have created a long-lasting impact on BIAPH and the communities we serve. Furthermore, I have the utmost trust and respect for the new team of Youth Engagement volunteers that will help carry the program forward and allow it to flourish. I am so excited to see what the future holds for BIAPH and the entire Youth Engagement team. 

Tyler Lett

I am forever grateful for my time working at the Brain Injury Association of Peel & Halton. During my time at BIAPH, not only was I able to use the skills obtained in my post-secondary education, but I was also able to develop new skills applicable to any position such as interviewing, project management, and onboarding new volunteers. The autonomy my peers and myself were given to create our own projects and make important decisions was meaningful and allowed our potential to be maximized. I am proud to have helped create the Youth Engagement Board and am so excited to see what the future holds. The work environment at BIAPH was always warm and welcoming. Everyone helps one another, everyone supports each other, and there is never any stress. I had the opportunity to work with and learn from so many wonderful people. Working at BIAPH gave me the opportunity to help give back to the community which was personally meaningful to me. It was special to see how the contributions of my peers and myself will help those with acquired brain injuries. I look forward to being an Advisor for the Youth Engagement Board for as long as I can be.