About Episode 19: Our guest this episode is Janet Noel-Annable, CEO of Christian Horizons. Janet opens up about the resilience and creativity she has witnessed this season from her staff, volunteers and the people supported by Christian Horizons. The COVID crisis has heightened awareness of the unique needs and experiences of many community members including people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those that support them. Due to strong leadership, community partnership and the commitment of people, Chirstian Horizons has averted what could have been a major public health crisis. Listen in to find out how.

About Janet Noel-Annable: Janet Noel-Annable is the Chief Executive Officer of Christian Horizons, an international organization that provides services and supports to people with disabilities in Canada and in developing countries around the world. Janet was hired as a Direct Support Professional for Christian Horizons in Ottawa in 1989. Since then Janet filled various roles within Christian Horizons culminating with her appointment as Chief Executive Officer in 2011. Janet is dedicated to the vision of Christian Horizons in that all people who experience disabilities belong to communities in which their God-given gifts are valued and respected. As a natural collaborator, Janet builds partnerships with the faith based agencies and churches, government and other organizations, believing that together we have the strength to build communities of belonging for all people with disabilities.

Janet grew up in Newfoundland and is a graduate of Carleton University. She currently resides in the Kitchener-Waterloo area with her husband, Bill Annable. Together they have four grown children, and enjoy spending time with family and friends.