Meet our new team member

My name is Dawn Chapman.  I have recently joined Ups and Downs as a Program Coordinator.  I’m originally from Victoria, BC but have lived in Calgary for 14 years.

I have three daughters and a son.  The younger three are in professional division dance, this keeps us busy.  This past March they participated in a production of Frozen, and my son played Little Kristoff.  My oldest daughter is graduating from high school this year.  She is planning on taking a year off from school before going into social work.

After being a stay-at-home mom for a few years I decided to go back to school because I enjoy learning.  I am currently working towards a Disability Studies diploma from Bow Valley College.  I chose this program because I enjoy helping people.  During my studies, I discovered a passion for advocating for inclusion.  I intend to use this passion and my love of learning, to empower others and build connections.  I hope that by doing this I can influence a change that will encourage people to appreciate and value the differences that surround us and inspire a cohesive society.

I am excited to be part of Ups and Downs and all that I will learn from the people that I connect with.