Every summer brings new faces, fresh perspectives, and a chance to learn from one another. We’re excited to welcome another remarkable group of students to Empower Simcoe!
To kick off the summer, CEO Dr. Claudine Cousins hosted her annual tea and coffee meet & greet, giving students the chance to connect, share their career goals, and learn more about the meaningful work they will be a part of this summer.
This year’s students represent a wide range of colleges and universities from across Ontario. Whether they’re supporting frontline services, administration, communications, technology, or community programs, each student is gaining valuable experience while making a difference in the lives of the people and families we support.
Each student brings something unique to our Empower Simcoe team, and we’re proud to introduce this year’s summer students!
Meet the students making an impact this summer!
Abby Bruining – McMaster University – Early Learning Facilitator Student
Amelia Downey – Lakehead University – Youth Worker Student
Ava Urbshott – Brock University – Barrie Student Support Worker II
Avery Lee – Georgian College – Orillia Support Worker I
Caitlyn Rajadurai – Wilfrid Laurier University – Corporate Communications Summer Student
Consine Engwari – Lakehead University – Barrie Student Support Worker III
Davis Seung – York University – Student Specialized Resource Coordinator
Daysha Amos – Trent University – Quality and Innovations Summer Student
Gracie Gilmer – Queens University – Early Learning Facilitator Student
Hannah Tees – Wilfrid Laurier University – Summer Student CEO Office
Hannah Wilson – Lakehead University – Barrie Student Support Worker III
Hulsie Kowlessar – Sheridan College – Barrie Support Worker III
Isabel Pullen – St. Lawrence College – Youth Worker
Jarell Ineh – Western University – Quality and Innovations Committee Summer Student
Jude Faimon – University of Guelph Humber – People and Culture Student
Kaleb Martin – Georgian College – Barrie Student Support Worker II
Kayla Stone – Loyalist College – Community Support Worker Summer Student
Maria Baig – Queens University – Scheduling Student
Megan Fraser – Nipissing University – Family Relief Student
Nala Beans – Wilfrid Laurier University – Administrative Assistant – Student
Owen Dagg – University of Guelph Humber – Barrie Student Support Worker II
Paige Reid – University of Waterloo – Community Support Worker Summer Student
Rachel Gauthier – Lakehead University – Youth Worker
Ricky Nguyen – York University – IT Summer Student
Tianna Beck – University of Victoria – Barrie Student Support Worker II
Vanessa Delongis – University of Guelph Humber – Community Support Worker Summer Student
