Jake Anthony, CCIP
Burnaby,BC
Summary
I am an experienced disability rights advocate, motivational speaker, accessibility consultant and I hold my professional designation as a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) from the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. I have worked for over a decade in the non-profit sector in many rewarding paid and volunteer roles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Committee Member
Destination BC
Vancouver, British Columbia
05.2023 - Current
- Destination BC's Accessibility and Inclusion Committee (AIC) will support us in the meaningful implementation of the Accessible British Columbia Act and Regulation, furthering our goal to authentically identify, remove, and prevent barriers to individuals in, or interacting with, Destination BC in the pursuit of a more inclusive and accessible tourism industry.
Director & Vice-Chair of the Board
Disability Alliance BC
Vancouver, British Columbia
10.2020 - Current
- The Board is entrusted with the financial oversight and strategic direction of the organization, as well as overseeing the performance of its Executive Director.
Accessibility Consultant
Self-Employed
Burnaby, British Columbia
01.2016 - Current
- As a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP), I facilitate workshops, along with offering consultation services for performing arts organizations, municipalities, schools, as well as community groups around accessibility, inclusive education, autism/disability awareness and how to create a more welcoming society for all.
Motivational Speaker & Disability Rights Advocate
Contract & Self-Employed
Burnaby, British Columbia
01.2006 - Current
- As a person with a disability (specifically autism & mental health challenges) I have been an advocate for people with disabilities for well over a decade. During that time, I've worked with all levels of government, various non-profits, school districts, other advocates, corporations and arts organizations to create a more inclusive, accessible, equitable society. I've also been a guest at a number of conferences, post secondary instritutions, as well as being a guest lectruer for Capilano University's Applied Behaviour Analysis-Autism Program.
Program Ambassador
AutismBC
Richmond, British Columbia
08.2020 - 05.2022
- I had numerous responsibilities including assisting in the development of an autistic referral network for communities across BC and Canada. I worked to develop collaborative partnerships and programming with other like-minded organisations throughout the province,
- Working with the organisation's Information Officers and Regional
- Coordinators, I helped provide information, resources and support to autistic individuals, families and others in the autism community
- I was responsible for engaging the voices of individuals to share their lived experiences on the autism spectrum, by organising/hosting online monthly information sessions, interviews and presentations
- My ambassadorial role was that of a public spokesperson for AutismBC and our programming.
Board Member
Community Living BC
Vancouver, British Columbia
12.2018 - 12.2021
- CLBC) is a provincial Crown corporation that provides funding, supports and services for over 23,000 individuals with developmental disabilities across the province. Board Members are appointed by the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction for up to a three-year term. CLBC's Board is responsible for the governance, as well as the financial, strategic and administrative oversight of the agency. Board Members also engage with CLBC's stakeholders (i.e individuals with disabilities, families and non-profit service providers.) During my time on the Board, I also sat on the Quality & Service and Governance & HR Committees, as well as serving as one of the Board Liaisons to CLBC's Provincial Advisory Committee.
Inclusive Theatre Arts Coordinator & Instructor
Burnaby Asssociation for Community Inclusion
Burnaby, British Columbia
08.2013 - 12.2018
- In collaboration with the Association and the City's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services department, I created Burnaby's first adapted, inclusive theatre class for adults of all diverse-abilities. I taught these classes at a few different locations throughout the city during the five years I was running it. My youngest student was eighteen years old and my eldest was a woman in her mid-seventies. Each class was six weeks long, with a focus on building a theatre ensemble through team building exercises, group improvisation, voice and movement work, theatre games, as well as buffoonery.
Cultural Creative Consultant
Arts Club Theatre Company
Vancouver, British Columbia
05.2018 - 10.2018
- I worked on the Arts Club's production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" (the story of which is told through the eyes of the main character who has autism.) My main role was to work with the play's director, designers and actors to bring an authentic portrayal of autism to the stage
- I also worked with the Arts Club's Education & Outreach Department to develop the theatre company's first-ever Relaxed Performances for this production.
Media Arts Correspondent
posAbilities Association of BC
Lower Mainland, British Columbia
05.2013 - 05.2016
- As Media Arts Correspondent, I worked to cover, promote and celebrate the amazing work of artists with disabilities in Metro Vancouver
- During my three years in this role, I filmed and interviewed artists at many, inclusive arts festivals, theatre productions, concerts, film festivals and community events, shining a light on the rich diversity of the arts community
- The footage and interviews would be featured on posAbilities YouTube channel, social media pages, as well as other organisation's channels and social media.
Education
Diploma -
William Davis Centre for Actors' Study at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts
Skills
- Performance evaluations
- Outreach strategies
- Operational management
- Consulting
- Program oversight
- Staff Management
- Policy Development
- Raising funds
- Creative problem solving
- Creative collaboration
- Corporate networking
- Client rapport-building
- Creative leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Strategic networking
- Change management
- KPI management
Accomplishments
- Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion: Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) (Certified March 16th 2022-present)
- The Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) certification process is designed to assess the knowledge and experience of diversity and inclusion professionals against the standard established by the CCIP Competency Framework.
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Committee Member
Destination BC
05.2023 - Current
Director & Vice-Chair of the Board
Disability Alliance BC
10.2020 - Current
Program Ambassador
AutismBC
08.2020 - 05.2022
Board Member
Community Living BC
12.2018 - 12.2021
Cultural Creative Consultant
Arts Club Theatre Company
05.2018 - 10.2018
Accessibility Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current
Inclusive Theatre Arts Coordinator & Instructor
Burnaby Asssociation for Community Inclusion
08.2013 - 12.2018
Media Arts Correspondent
posAbilities Association of BC
05.2013 - 05.2016
Motivational Speaker & Disability Rights Advocate
Contract & Self-Employed
01.2006 - Current
Diploma -
William Davis Centre for Actors' Study at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts
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