Sierra Lynne

Age: 25
Occupation: Social media coordinator
LinkedIn: Sierra Lynne V.

WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING AND/OR WHAT ARE YOUR PROFESSIONAL AMBITIONS?

I have studied communications, culture, and journalism. My current job is social media coordinator at a small filmmaking studio. I have also worked in film production and have experience in acting and editing.

WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS, INTERESTS, AND HOBBIES?

I love writing, exploring, and photographing different neighbourhoods of Montreal. I am a big fan of many YouTubers and late-night shows. I have also recently become an avid fan of Formula 1! I like finding new indie music to dance to, and I play video games like Minecraft with my friends!

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH BRAIN-BASED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES?

I was born with autism. Since I was a kid, I developed more slowly than my peers. I was unable to do basic math or understand science, but I was luckily gifted with a strong talent for writing, and that's what I've leaned into. After lots of advocating from my mom, I was officially diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (on the high-functioning side) when I was 14. Since my diagnosis, I have sought to understand just how it makes me unique.