Lori-Ann Ethier

10 Trudeau Truths with Job Developer Lori-Ann Ethier

Published/updated July 21, 2025

You know them as the educators, caregivers and leaders who work to keep everything running smoothly so that our clients at the Trudeau Memorial Center can have the best experience possible. But what are they like when they’re off the clock? 

Here’s a chance to get a more personal look at the people who make up the team at Trudeau… 10 questions at a time. 

Meet Lori-Ann Ethier! Job Developer at Employment Concepts for 2 years, Lori-Ann was inspired by childhood experiences to become a passionate advocate for people with disabilities. She finds incredible joy helping clients achieve their dream jobs and build meaningful careers! Amazing fact: She’s been riding motorcycles for 29 years! When not empowering others at work, she enjoys gardening, quality family time, and caring for her adorable 10-month Anatolian Shepherd puppy, plus 2 goats and 25 chickens!

Read on to learn more about Lori-Ann in this edition of 10 Trudeau Truths!

10 Trudeau Truths with Lori-Ann Ethier

1. What inspired you to pursue a career in human services?

I had a relative who resided in an institution. I was only about 10 years old, and we used to visit her, and I was horrified by what I saw. I knew then that I wanted to be an advocate for the people who needed compassion and respect they deserve.   

2. What do you find most rewarding about your job?

If I can help one person to achieve their goal in getting a job of their choice with training and job development from me then I am considered a lucky person to have the opportunity to do this work.

3. Can you describe a memorable moment or success story from your time working at Trudeau?

I think all the clients I work with are memorable. I have helped and worked with several clients to obtain a job and are still there today going strong.

4. What’s something about people with differing abilities (or working with them) that you wish other people knew or better understood?

I wish people had a better understanding of the dedication, compassion and the ability to work that our clients have. This is why we need to educate the people in the community when possible.

5. What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend?

I like gardening. Spending time with my family.

6. Favorite book, movie, and/or TV show.

My favorite book is the Bible. I have several favorite movies. I do like classic movies starting from the 1950’s and up.

7. Do you have any pets?

Yes, I have a puppy who is 10 months. She is an Anatolian Sheperd. She is a livestock guardian. We also have 2 goats and 25 chickens.

8. What’s your favorite food?

I love chicken and pizza. 

9. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I would like to travel to Isreal to see the places that are depicted in the bible. Where and how they lived and the ministries they had. 

10. What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know?
 I ride a motorcycle. I had my motorcycle license and have been riding for 29 years.