Meet Our Staff!

Velanie George

Engagement Coordinator

Velanie has been involved with StopGap Foundation for several years, beginning as a volunteer while studying Environmental Design at OCAD University. Since graduating in 2016, she has taken on a variety of roles within the organization, including being a member of the Board from 2019 to 2021 while working elsewhere as an accessibility consultant.

She currently serves as StopGap’s Engagement Coordinator, managing the Ramps on Request, Corporate Team Building and Volunteer programs and putting together content for programming, social media, and grant applications. She is passionate about accessibility and dedicated to the Foundation’s mission of helping to create barrier-free communities.

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