Power To Be
Jennifer Read has a diverse work experience in the social services sector. Jennifer began their career at Providence Healthcare in 2015 as a Music Therapy Intern, where they worked until March 2016. Jennifer then joined the North Shore Disability Resource Centre as a Community Support Worker from September 2014 to April 2016. In 2013, they worked at Easter Seals BC/Yukon, starting as the Head Coordinator, Counselling Coordinator, and Counsellor until 2016, and later as an Assistant in Camp Programs & Facilities in 2016 and 2017. Currently, Jennifer is employed at Power To Be, where they started in 2018 as a Program Support Specialist and was promoted to Head of Programs in March 2020.
Jennifer Read received a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy/Therapist from Capilano University. Jennifer attended the university from 2011 to 2016.
Power To Be
Power To Be began with an idea: help people living with a disability or barrier to access nature. The idea grew into a community, connecting participants to adventures, and supporters to opportunities, collectively redefining our definition of ability. Based in Victoria and Vancouver, we are a non-profit organization that empowers people to explore their limitless abilities through inclusive adventures rooted in nature. We believe finances shouldn’t prevent anyone from accessing nature, and we work to remove cognitive, physical, and social barriers to the outdoors, while encouraging participants to explore who they are and what they are capable of, with the support of our staff, volunteers, and each other.