Jesse Perrin

10 Trudeau Truths with Practicum Special Projects Coordinator Jesse Perrin

Published/updated February 17, 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 Jesse Perrin, Practicum Special Projects Coordinator at Pathways Strategic Teaching Center for the last 11 years! Jesse draws inspiration from athlete Steve Prefontaine’s philosophy of giving one’s best to help others. As a passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities, Jesse finds deep fulfillment in both supporting Pathways’ students and mentoring future Board-Certified Behavior Analysts. When not producing a podcast for the Applied Behavior Analysis International organization, Jesse enjoys outdoor activities and music, and dreams of exploring Hawaii if he could overcome the challenge of airplane sickness.

Read on to learn more about Jesse in this edition of 10 Trudeau Truths!

10 Trudeau Truths with Jesse Perrin

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

I always looked up to Steve Prefontaine, a runner who was quoted saying: “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” I believe those that are blessed with skills and advantages in life were provided a gift to help those who are more disadvantaged. Therefore, being gifted the advantages I have, I believe it is important to give as much as I can to individuals with disadvantages or disabilities.    

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

I get the most satisfaction from helping others. This position not only allows me to help the clients and students of Pathways Strategic Teaching Center, but to also help individuals looking to become Board-Certified Behavior Analysts.  

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

I have memorable moments and success stories from each student I have been lucky enough to assist with at Pathways. Therefore, it is difficult to narrow it down to one moment or story.  

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

People with disabilities have an incredible perspective on life and relationships. I have learned more about life and the true meaning of living, from the individuals I have taught or assisted with, more-so than any elder or peer that I have encountered in my life.  

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

I enjoy listening to music and being outdoors when I have free time.  

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

My favorite TV show is True Detective Season 1; My favorite movie is constantly changing but most often it is Apocalypse Now. 

7. Do you have any pets?

No pets.

8. What’s your favorite food?

Seafood.

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

Hawaii. I get really bad airplane sickness but otherwise would love going to explore some of the islands. 

10. What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know?

I help produce a Behavior Analytic podcast through the Applied Behavior Analysis International organization. The podcast is titled BAPCast and is available through itunes and spotify. 

Photo Captions:
L: Jesse with former supervisee’s receiving the “Best Student Poster” award at BABAT Conference in Worcester
C: Jesse with friends in New Hampshire 
R: Jesse with colleagues presenting their research at the ABAI Conference in Philadelphia