OUR STORY
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About Job Talks Access
In partnership with The Career Foundation, The CNIB Foundation, Q.i. Value Systems, and the George Brown College Office of Research and Innovation, we intend to address knowledge gaps in both the Government of Canada’s studies on workers with disabilities and to help Canada’s employers provide better supports.
The major phases of this project include:
1) An innovative national survey of workers with disabilities that explores underlying emotions, values, and challenges related to employment according to disability type and sector of work.
2) A high-quality interview series of inspirational professionals with disabilities for use by schools and associations everywhere.
3) A national knowledge mobilization campaign.
Our Team
Jon Callegher, Ph.D.
Project Director
Dr. Jon Callegher is a professor in the School of Marketing in the Centre for Business at George Brown College. Since 2016, he has been the Project Director for over $1.2 million in federal and provincial research projects. He has a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Waterloo. He is also the author of Pearson Canada's new standard post-secondary Marketing Research textbook (2021).
Paul VanderGriendt
Research Assistant
Paul VanderGriendt is a former pilot and flight instructor, who lost the use of his arms and legs in a devastating motor vehicle accident. Needing to reset his lifestyle and goals, Paul is currently a research assistant and host for Job Talks Access, a student in Sport & Event Marketing at George Brown College, and a general problem-solver, innovator, and accessibility advocate.
Ahmed Said
Marketing and Creative Director
Ahmed is a marketing and media production professional with over 8 years of international experience. He has a proven ability in managing global marketing projects for prestigious brands in various industries including tourism, sports, and personal care products.
Caitlyn Janicki
Social Media Manager
Caitlyn is a digital marketing professional based in Toronto. She earned her Honours Bachelor in English and Religion from the University of Toronto. Caitlyn is responsible for the strategy and execution of all social media marketing for Job Talks.
Nicola Persaud
Research Assistant
Nicola is a Toronto-based Marketing student from George Brown College. She is finishing up her diploma and will graduate with honors. She is currently a research assistant for Job Talks Access who specializes in the creation and mobilization of content.