Attract, Retain, Support: Dianna Prest, Autism Outreach Coordinator with Autism Nova Scotia
February 26, 2026
In this episode, Dianna Prest who is the Autism Outreach Coordinator with Autism Nova Scotia, speaks about the many services that Autism Nova Scotia can offer to assist individuals with gaining meaningful employment. Dianna also offers insight to employers on how to build a inclusive environment leading to the success of her clients while building community partnerships demonstrating the effectiveness of collaboration.
Anyone Can Be Canadian: Building Belonging in Nova Scotia with ISANS CEO Paula Knight
February 17, 2026
Our CEO, Paula Knight, was recently featured on the Afternoon Pint Podcast with hosts Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin.
In the episode, Paula explores what it truly takes for newcomers to feel at home in Nova Scotia, moving beyond paperwork and policy to look at the full newcomer journey. She discusses employment supports, refugee resettlement, credential recognition, youth challenges, and the importance of strong community connections in helping newcomers build stable and meaningful lives.
Paula also reflects on her own immigration experience and highlights how storytelling plays a vital role in the settlement process. She underscores that investing in newcomers including women entrepreneurs strengthens Nova Scotia’s economic future and builds a deeper culture of belonging. This conversation offers a valuable look at the issues our teams work on every day and reinforces the impact of our collective efforts across the organization.