Larissa Mankis serves as the director of sport and recreation at Abilities Centre, overseeing the Academy for Student Athlete Development (A.S.A.D.), Therapeutic Recreation and Physical Literacy, and Inclusion and Recreation.
Mankis began her career in sport management in 2012, working across professional, provincial, and university sport organizations, including the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, Rugby Ontario, and Queen’s University, before joining Abilities Centre. She holds a master’s degree in sport management.
In her role, Mankis is focused on creating opportunities for people to experience sport, recreation, and social connection in an environment that is inclusive, welcoming, and fun for everyone involved.
She is driven by a lifelong love of sport and the community it builds. Mankis believes sport offers a rare opportunity to celebrate everyone who takes part, honour the passion people bring to it, and build the confidence that comes with belonging.