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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
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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
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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
Christine Maher
Christine Maher
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Finance Manager
Administration Finance
Yasmin Haloubi
Yasmin Haloubi
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Fundraising Manager
Administration Fundraising&Communication
Takhmina Shokirova
Takhmina Shokirova
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Community Initiatives Project Manager
Fundraising&Communication

personnel

Yasmin Akter
Yasmin Akter
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Case Manager
CSS
Hekmat Hamkar
Hekmat Hamkar
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Case Manager
CSS
Rima Al-Dajani
Rima Al-Dajani
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Employment Program Specialist
Administration Employment Services
Sandra Gutierrez Reyes
Sandra Gutierrez Reyes
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Case Manager
CSS
Tuba Sangar
Tuba Sangar
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Intake Worker
CSS
Daria Danylova

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Public Relations program at Conestoga College, I’ve built a strong foundation in public relations, corporate communications, community engagement, marketing and brand strategy. Throughout my studies and work experience, I applied my skills by leading PR campaigns, developing strategic communication plans, writing for diverse audiences and supporting community initiatives across nonprofit, tech and startup environments.

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Daria Danylova
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Fundraising and Communications Coordinator
Administration Fundraising&Communication
Caleigh McLaughlin
Caleigh McLaughlin
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Administrative Assistant
Administration Fundraising&Communication
Sheila Gharabaghi
Sheila Gharabaghi
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Executive Assistant
Administration
Jacqueline Haycraft
Jacqueline Haycraft
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Life skills Facilitator, Recreation
RAP Temporary Accommodation
Farid Ullah
Farid Ullah
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Case Manager
CSS
Mani Khorasani

Welcome to my profile. I am happy to support our community through Reception House.

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Mani Khorasani
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Network & System Administrator
Administration IT
Suleiman Salih
Suleiman Salih
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Case Manager
CSS
Julia Bandura
Julia Bandura
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Receptionist
Administration
Kawthar Abu Issa
Kawthar Abu Issa
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Community Navigator
RAP
Mustaf Hassan
Mustaf Hassan
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Community Navigator, Team Lead
RAP
Michael Wilson
Michael Wilson
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Community Navigator, Healthcare
RAP
Bashir Shahin
Bashir Shahin
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Life Skills Facilitator, Digital Engagement
RAP
Shianna Hofstetter
Shianna Hofstetter
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Program Assistant
RAP
Jalal Mohammad
Jalal Mohammad
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Community Navigator
RAP
Zahra Mohamed
Zahra Mohamed
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HR Generalist
Administration HR
Sarah Donkers
Sarah Donkers
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Community Navigators, Team Lead
RAP
Omar Khaleel
Omar Khaleel
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Housing Navigator
RAP
Marwan Al-Azawi
Marwan Al-Azawi
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Housing Navigator
RAP
Khatera Faez
Khatera Faez
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Community Navigator
RAP
Chelsea Kimtai
Chelsea Kimtai
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Program Assistant
RAP
Dima Okla
Dima Okla
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Accounting Coordinator
Administration Finance
Mohammed Saeed
Mohammed Saeed
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Youth Support Facilitator
CSS
May Almazloum
May Almazloum
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Community Navigator
RAP
Genet Habte
Genet Habte
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Life Skills Facilitator
Temporary Accommodation
Gayatri Nepal
Gayatri Nepal
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Life Skills, Team Lead
Temporary Accommodation
Ramla Mohamed Aweys
Ramla Mohamed Aweys
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Administrative Assistant
Employment Services
Abeer Mubaraka
Abeer Mubaraka
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Housing Administrator
Housing & Resettlement
Zakim Tokhy
Zakim Tokhy
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Housing Coordinator, Team Lead
Housing & Resettlement
Nema Sulub
Nema Sulub
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Case Manager
CSS
Shukri Abdulle
Shukri Abdulle
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Program Coordinator
CSS
Nadra Tamourt
Nadra Tamourt
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Case Manager
CSS
Wilma Laku
Wilma Laku
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Case Manager
CSS
James Swaka
James Swaka
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Case Manager, Team Lead
CSS
Craig Baila
Craig Baila
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Case Manager
CSS Health & Wellness