Executive

Meet the 2010-2011 Autism Partnership Executive! Please contact autism@asus.queensu.ca with any questions.

Co-Chairs: Norah Elvidge and Amy Zhang

Amy Zhang:  Hi my name is Amy Zhang and I’m currently in second year studying Life Science at Queen’s. I enjoy reading and watching documentaries in my spare time. I hope to pursue a career in hospital management. I’m extremely excited to be co-chairing the Autism Partnership this year!

 

 

Norah Elvidge: 
Hi, I’m Norah, a second year Global Development Studies Major and Political Studies Minor at Queen’s.  I am thrilled to be one of the co-chairs for the Autism Partnership this year!  In my spare time I love dancing, swimming and music theatre.

 

Advertising: Sarah Goldspink

Sarah Goldspink: I am currently in second year, pursuing a medial degree in Psychology and Mathematics. I am on the Varsity Women’s Lacrosse team here at Queen’s, and I am excited about the opportunity to be a part of Autism Partnership.

 

 

 

Awesome Possum Afterschool Program: Kelsey Erikson and Alison Methven

Kelsey Erikson: I am going into my 4th year with a Psychology and Health Studies Medial. I am from Boston, Massachusetts where my parents and one of my younger brothers still live. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities for almost ten years. I am currently in the process of applying to Occupational Therapy Masters programs in hope to specialize in working with children with Autism at a later date. I love to run and be outdoors. I have worked with Autism Partnership for the past two years, working with Awesome Possums as well as the one-on-one buddy program.
 
 
Alison Methven: My name is Alison Methven and I’m a third year student in concurrent education, with a major in psychology (B.Sc.). I spend my summer’s working at a camp in Muskoka with children ages five to ten. I really enjoy swimming, reading and being outdoors!

 

 

Fundraising: Claire Hildebrand and Wendy Wen

Claire Hildebrand: Hi! I’m a fourth year Queen’s student with a major in Art History and a minor in Classical studies. My favorite food is anything Italian and I love to travel. I first got involved with the Autistic community working in the Autistic Resource Center at my high school. I’m really excited for this coming year and the great things this Partnership has planned.

Wendy Wen: I’m currently a Science student at Queen’s University where I hope to complete an Honours Life Science degree, before pursuing a career in paediatrics. In my spare time I like to play sports (basketball, volleyball, rowing), bake, and teach swimming at the local pool. I look forward to an awesome year with the Autism Sponsorship!

 

 

Group Events: Hayley Gilbert and Stephanie Looby

Hayley Gilbert: Hi! I’m Hayley, a second year Commerce student at Queen’s from Vancouver, British Columbia. Outside of school I enjoy horseback riding, swimming, and travelling. I am looking forward to planning group events this year!

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Steph Looby: My name is Steph Looby, I’m in first year and I’m loving it.  I live in res, I’m in science and I’d like to major in biochemistry.  Later I hope to go to med school and become a doctor that treats patients with special needs.

 

 

Volunteer Coordinator: Yael Pecchioli

Yael Pecchioli: I am a 3rd year lifesci major and psych minor. I volunteered with the Autism Partnership Awesome Possum’s program last year and am excited to be working as volunteer co-ordinator this year. I also have a crush on Harry Potter and I love baking.