Autism Ontario
Willow Lem is an experienced professional in early childhood education and program coordination, currently serving as the Program and Volunteer Coordinator for Autism Ontario since May 2021. Previously, Willow held positions as a Registered Early Childhood Educator at Shkoday Aboriginal Head Start and Little Lions Child & Family Center, and worked as a Family Wellness Worker with Dilico Anishinabek Family Care. Additional roles include support staff at Confederation College and in-home childcare provider. Willow's experience also encompasses administrative and organizational roles, including an internship with SHIFT Thunder Bay's Young Professionals Network and a Lifestyle & Program Manager at Glacier Ridge Retirement Residence. Educational qualifications include a Registered Early Childhood Educator degree from St. Lawrence College, a Recreation Therapist degree from Confederation College, and studies in Indigenous Studies at the University of Alberta, among others.
Autism Ontario
Autism Ontario (legally incorporated as Autism Society Ontario) is a charitable organization with a history of over 50 years representing the thousands of people on the autism spectrum and their families across Ontario. Made up of knowledgeable parents, professionals, and autistic self-advocates who can speak to the key issues that impact autistic individuals and their families, Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism, and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. There are seven regions across the province of Ontario.