Meet the Jake’s House Team

Irene & David Bodanis

Co-Founders, Jake's House

Jennifer Joseph

CEO, Jake's House

Sharon Flashford, Vice Chair

Chief Operating Officer

Mary Anne Terry

Director of Communication & Strategic Partnerships, Jake's House

Farha Khan

Manager of Community Engagement, Jake's House

Julia Martensson

Recruitment and Relationship Manager, Jake's House (On succumbment from Specialisterne Canada)

Patrick Tritschler

Manager of Employment Support, Jake's House (On succumbment from Specialisterne Canada)

Lauren Abramson

Recruitment Program Coordinator, Jake's House (On succumbment from Specialisterne Canada)

Jake’s House. Your community, your home.

Jake's House Employment Expo-Toronto Recap
On October 12th, Jake's House achieved a significant milestone in its mission to transform the employment landscape for the autism and developmental disability community as they hosted the Jake's House Employment Expo in Toronto for the very first time. This year, Jake's House proudly organized this expo in three cities: Ottawa, London, and Toronto.
Jake the Goose at the CNE!
Planning to visit the CNE this year? Make sure to spot Jake The Goose as part of the Goose on the Loose exhibit, located in front of the Princess Margaret Fountain. Our creation has been beautifully painted by artists from our Jake's House ASD community: Asheron, Abdullah, and Eddie!
Culinary Event At Edithvale Community Centre
On June 10th, 2023, Jake's House hosted a special culinary event led by Natalie in our Jake’s Hangout Workshop.
Special Guest Day- Watercolour Painting & Soccer Workshops
On May 27th, 2023, Jake's House hosted a Special Guest Day that featured back-to-back workshop fun! The day included a Watercolour Painting Workshop followed by a Soccer Workshop held in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Dreams Take Flight 2023 Recap
On May 2nd, 2023, dreams became reality as the Jake's House team had the incredible honour of accompanying four children on the autism spectrum - Cameron, Aiden, Adam, and Carlos - to the magical Walt Disney World. After being awarded the trip in 2020 and enduring the challenges of the pandemic, this group finally had the opportunity to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Let's dive into the unforgettable moments of their day!
Jake's House Employment Expo in Ottawa and London
Created to equip individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities with the tools needed to find meaningful employment, the team at Jake’s House had the privilege of rolling out its first two Employment Expos – Ottawa on April 17th and London on April 28th, 2023.

Jake's House Employment Expo-Toronto Recap
On October 12th, Jake's House achieved a significant milestone in its mission to transform the employment landscape for the autism and developmental disability community as they hosted the Jake's House Employment Expo in Toronto for the very first time. This year, Jake's House proudly organized this expo in three cities: Ottawa, London, and Toronto.
Jake the Goose at the CNE!
Planning to visit the CNE this year? Make sure to spot Jake The Goose as part of the Goose on the Loose exhibit, located in front of the Princess Margaret Fountain. Our creation has been beautifully painted by artists from our Jake's House ASD community: Asheron, Abdullah, and Eddie!
Culinary Event At Edithvale Community Centre
On June 10th, 2023, Jake's House hosted a special culinary event led by Natalie in our Jake’s Hangout Workshop.
Special Guest Day- Watercolour Painting & Soccer Workshops
On May 27th, 2023, Jake's House hosted a Special Guest Day that featured back-to-back workshop fun! The day included a Watercolour Painting Workshop followed by a Soccer Workshop held in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Dreams Take Flight 2023 Recap
On May 2nd, 2023, dreams became reality as the Jake's House team had the incredible honour of accompanying four children on the autism spectrum - Cameron, Aiden, Adam, and Carlos - to the magical Walt Disney World. After being awarded the trip in 2020 and enduring the challenges of the pandemic, this group finally had the opportunity to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Let's dive into the unforgettable moments of their day!
Jake's House Employment Expo in Ottawa and London
Created to equip individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities with the tools needed to find meaningful employment, the team at Jake’s House had the privilege of rolling out its first two Employment Expos – Ottawa on April 17th and London on April 28th, 2023.

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