The Joan Craig Bursary 
November 9, 2023
Parkland at the Gardens
Joan Craig is an inspiring figure. Founder of Autism Nova Scotia, she has dedicated her life to helping families facing the challenges of raising children living with neurodiversity. Now a Parkland at the Gardens, NS, resident, Joan continues to be a driving force for positive change and has recently launched the Joan Craig Bursary.
“It’s been the policy of mine to help the Parkland sta further their education and achieve their dreams. It’s a habit,” said Joan.
Joan’s bursary is unique because it has only one requirement: a genuine desire to better your life and achieve your aspirations. Just in its inaugural year, the bursary has already positively impacted the lives of the Great People at Parkland at the Gardens.
Meet the 2023 Joan Craig Bursary Recipients:
Daniela Cavero
A personal support worker at Parkland at the Gardens, Daniela Cavero is pursuing her Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma at Nova Scotia Community College. The Joan Craig Bursary will support Daniela in her educational journey.
Read about Daniela’s journey in A Parkland Support System
Mandy Wingert
Chef Mandy Wingert has been an integral part of the Parkland at the Gardens team for 10 years. With the help of the Joan Craig Bursary, Mandy is now studying for the prestigious Certified Chef du Cuisine designation at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Read about Mandy’s journey in Meals from Memories
Mary Jane Gzonzalvo
Mary Jane’s journey towards self-discovery and professional growth started while in her role as a concierge at Parkland at the Gardens. With the support of the Joan Craig Bursary, she’ll be able to complete her Master’s in Engineering in Internetworking at Dalhousie University.
Read about Mary Jane’s story in A Transformational Journey
Alex Gibson
Alex Gibson is a server at La Vie Bistro at Parkland at the Gardens. Through the support of the Joan Craig Bursary, he’ll enter his third year of Commerce at Saint Mary’s University
Read about Alex’s journey in A Personalized Dining Experience
