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Isabella Bitetto
President

Since graduating from the Therapeutic Recreation program at Concordia University, I worked in several senior residences as a TR consultant. In 1996, I accepted my current position as Recreation Coordinator at the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital in Laval, Quebec. There, I strive to ensure that the value and importance of recreation and leisure do not go unnoticed. I feel strongly about being part of a professional association such as this one. It is by continuing to learn and network that we can ensure quality programming for our clients. I look forward to building on what has proven to be a solid Q.A.A.P. foundation thus far. Please do not hesitate to contact me at ibitetto@qaap-aqpl.com.

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(vacant)
Vice President

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Sarah Carney
Public Relations &
Communications Coordinator

Having grown up in Ottawa, I moved to Montreal in the Fall of 1995 to pursue my studies at Concordia University. I graduated in May 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a specialization in Therapeutic Recreation. I've worked in several senior's residences & nursing homes as well as in with children with autism. I've been working as Activity Coordinator at the Griffith McConnell residence since the summer of 2000. I'm really excited to take on the position of PR & Communications Coordinator for QAAP. I've always found, as a member that QAAP bridged the gap between professionals working in the field, with their varied experiences . I've always left QAAP meetings feeling motivated and was always glad to have a forum in which to share ideas and concerns. In my role a PR coordinator, I, along with a committee bring you the quarterly QAAPtion newsletter. If you have any ideas, questions, comments regarding the newsletter, or any information you'd like to share with members, please contact me at
scarney@qaap-aqpl.com

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Constantina Stathopoulos
Treasurer

My name is Tina and I am the new Treasurer for QAAP. My studies were completed at Concordia U in TR. throughout my stages, I learnt that building
friendship is an important factor when working with a team. I joined
QAAP as a student. The general meetings offered support for me during my transition as student to a professional. I decided to do more for the association: I joined the 2007 workshop committee.

As Treasurer, my responsibilities are to monitor the budget and possibly investment the monies. Also, to ensure that financial policies are being followed. Finally, I will oversee all financial transactions, then report expenses and balance at each meeting. Please send comment/suggestions to tstathopoulos@qaap-aqpl.com

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Helen-Anne Chehab
Executive Secretary

My name is Helen-Anne Chehab, I graduated in Therapeutic recreation at Concordia university. I am a proud QAAP member for 4 years. Here is a little description of me, to begin, I worked as a lifeguard and swimming instructor for 11 years. I then completed my internships in Therapeutic Recreation at the MUHC hospitals. I also work for the Alzheimer society of Montreal, Active Minds and now at CSSS LaSalle as a recreation technician. My job experience has taught me to perform secretarial related duties, such as administrative tasks (documenting, attending meetings and completing reports) as well as working in a dynamic team. My background is diverse, which is why I believe I could contribute well to QAAP association. As your secretary, I want to advocate for our colleagues by recruiting more future QAAP members from CEGEPs and Universities in order to continue to grow stronger.

hchehab@qaap-aqpl.com

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Sarah Shalit
Membership Coordinator

sshalit@qaap-aqpl.com

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