This is Amanda’s story, our Residential Administrative Coordinator
Amanda has been with ASLS since September 2018 and was hired on as the Food Program Coordinator.
She grew up in Red Earth Creek before moving to Slave Lake in 2006 and settling in Grande Prairie in the summer of 2015. Amanda has a sister and is a dog mom to Daisey.
Why did you take on this challenge?
“I took on this challenge because I have a passion for helping people with disabilities and improving their quality of life.”
What do you tell yourself when it is a stressful day? How do you practice self-care?
“When I have a stressful day, I remind myself it is just a bad day, not a bad life and the reason we are all here. I self -care by going hiking with my dog.”
What are you most surprised about working here?
“I am most surprised at how everyone in the office is like a little family and always willing to help each other out.”
How has the company changed/evolved since you started?
“Since I have been here my role has evolved from the food program and administrative to now Residential Administrative Coordinator (PCP, over-seeing food program, assisting the Program Manager and other tasks for the organization).”
What do you do in your spare time?
“In my spare time, I enjoy spending time in the mountains with my dog. I love to cook and try new recipes.”
What do most people not know about you that you would like them to know?
“Most people don’t know I was Corporal Werny in Army Cadets in Slave Lake.”
What message would you like to share?
“My message would be, no matter how difficult things can be, always find a way to smile and laugh.”