Elan Appel
About Elan Appel
Elan Appel serves as the Development and Communications Coordinator at the BC Centre for Ability since 2021. With a background in communication and design, he has held various roles, including Lead Designer at Ethelo and Communications Specialist at Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch.
Work at BC Centre for Ability
Elan Appel has been serving as the Development and Communications Coordinator at BC Centre for Ability since 2021. In this role, Appel is responsible for overseeing communication strategies and development initiatives that support the organization's mission in British Columbia, Canada. The position involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance community engagement and promote the services offered by the Centre.
Previous Experience at Ethelo
Prior to joining BC Centre for Ability, Elan Appel worked at Ethelo as the Lead Designer from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, Appel contributed to the design and implementation of projects aimed at improving user experience and engagement. This role allowed Appel to leverage design skills in a collaborative environment to support organizational goals.
Education and Expertise
Elan Appel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Simon Fraser University, where Appel studied from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, Appel completed a Minor in Print and Digital Publishing during the same period. In 2021, Appel furthered expertise by completing an Intro to Front End with JavaScript course at Lighthouse Labs, which provided foundational knowledge in web development.
Experience in Communications
Before the current role at BC Centre for Ability, Elan Appel worked as a Communications Specialist at Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch from 2019 to 2020. This position involved developing communication strategies and materials to promote the organization's initiatives. Appel also gained experience as an Events Assistant at SFU Public Square in 2019, where responsibilities included supporting event planning and execution.