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Our People

OUR PEOPLE

Meet the dedicated team behind our mission.

Board of Directors

Sheau Lih Vong
Sheau Lih Vong
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Chair
Julie Dopko
Julie Dopko
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Vice-Chair
Hilde Bouckenooghe​​
Hilde Bouckenooghe​​
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Secretary
Rick Silva
Rick Silva
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Board Member
Babur Mawladin

I believe in the resilience and potential of immigrants. They arrive in Canada seeking a better future, and with the right support, they enrich our communities in return.
By investing in their settlement and integration, we build a stronger, more inclusive Canada.
Three key achievements define my leadership journey:

• Designing and executing programs that have transformed the lives of over 25,000 vulnerable individuals across Canada and internationally.
• Successfully securing over $60M in funding for nonprofit initiatives, driving systemic change and sustainable impact.
• Building diverse, inclusive teams that celebrate multiculturalism and empower marginalized communities.

Let’s create a future where everyone belongs and thrives. We can make it happen.

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Babur Mawladin
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Chief Executive Officer
Kelly Kipfer​ ​
Kelly Kipfer​ ​
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Board Member
Saba Shafiq​ ​
Saba Shafiq​ ​
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Board Member
Ash Shinh
Ash Shinh
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Board Member
Jennifer Wincey
Jennifer Wincey
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Board Member
Colleen James
Colleen James
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Board Member

Senior Leaderships

Bashir Shahbaz
Bashir Shahbaz
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Senior Manager, Settlement and Integration
CSS
Emma Jennings

I am an MA graduate with an eclectic set of work and academic experience in areas ranging from research, non-profit management, customer service, grant applications, and financial management.

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Emma Jennings
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Senior Manager, Resettlement and Integration
RAP
Katie Paterson

Experienced Human Resources Specialist with a demonstrated history of HR roles across many industries. Skilled in HR Policies, Recruitment, Compliance, Employee Relations, and more.

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Katie Paterson
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HR manager
Administration HR
Michael Chilavah
Michael Chilavah
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IT Manager
Administration IT
Brett Pfeifer
Brett Pfeifer
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Employment Manager
Administration Employment Services
Yasmin Haloubi
Yasmin Haloubi
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Fundraising Manager
Administration Fundraising&Communication

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