PETERBOROUGH-The Brain Injury Association Peterborough Region (BIAPR) is celebrating the remarkable contributions of Teryl Hoefel, who has served as Executive Director for the past ten years. Under her leadership, BIAPR has expanded its reach, strengthened its programs, and enhanced support for individuals living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) and their families. After a decade of dedicated service, Hoefel has announced that she will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director as of June 30, 2025.
Hoefel brings both personal family experience of acquired brain injury (ABI) and years of working with both seniors and those living with ABI to her role as the Executive Director of BIAPR. Having started in Adult Day Programming (ADP) in 2007 working with seniors at Community Care, she then moved full-time into working with individuals in the ABI Day Service. Over the years, she transitioned into the management of the association, becoming Executive Director in 2015.
Since assuming the role, Teryl has been a driving force in advocating for brain injury awareness and advancing services in the Peterborough region. Her dedication has led to the growth of key initiatives, increased community engagement, and stronger partnerships with healthcare professionals, local organizations, and government stakeholders.
“Teryl’s leadership over the past decade has been instrumental in shaping BIAPR into the supportive, resourceful, and compassionate organization it is today,” said Kaitlyn MacDonell, BIAPR Chairperson. “Her unwavering commitment has made a lasting impact on the lives of so many, and we are incredibly grateful for her vision and dedication. While we will greatly miss her leadership, we wish her all the best in her next chapter.”
During her tenure, she has overseen the development of new programming, including enhanced peer support networks, innovative rehabilitation resources, and expanded outreach efforts. BIAPR provides ABI system navigation, client service coordination for individuals needing assistance with personal supports and independence training in the community, case management for complex ABI clients in the Coordinated Care Café (including ADP), and regular ABI Day Services. This wraparound philosophy of care enables ABI clients to live as full and independent a life as possible.
As BIAPR looks toward the future, the organization remains committed to building on the strong foundation that Teryl has helped establish. A leadership transition plan is underway to ensure continuity of services and continued growth in support of those living with ABI in the Peterborough region.
For more information about the Brain Injury Association Peterborough Region and its programs, please visit https://biapr.ca/.
