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Board of Directors
MOSAIC's Board of Directors is responsible for the overall
management of the organization through its role in policy
development and program evaluation.
The Board restricts its activities to the following:
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strategic planning;
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determination of annual objectives and organizational outreach;
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ensurance of financial stability;
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response to significant community issues in the areas of
settlement work.
Through the Executive Director's monthly report, the Board of
Directors is informed and appraised of key operational matters and
personnel decisions. The Board of Directors recommends and approves
global policy decisions, and respond to matters in the community
that affect the overall operation of the organization.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2006-2007)
Kanya Adam (President)
Brook Greenberg (Co-Vice
President)
Lisa Osoba
(Co-Vice President)
Adam Policzer (Secretary)
Alessandra Ringstad
Bark Kong
Carlos Ivan Molina
Debbie Choy
Gabrielle Smith
Jeff Brooks
June Francis
Karimah Es Sabar
Maneesh Nanda
Nathalie Baudoin
Paula Fairweather
Sai W. Chu
Stewart Goodings
MOSAIC Committees and Project Compositions
MOSAIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Adam Policzer
Adam Policzer was born in Hungary in 1938, arrived in Chile in 1946,
and came to Canada in 1975 with his family, seeking safe haven from
the military dictatorship. He was an architect in Chile, and after
two years of training he revalidated his Chilean degree and was able
to work as an architect in Canada.
In
1982 Adam opened his own practice together with a partner. It became
a successful architectural firm, specializing in affordable and
subsidized housing. When he retired in 1999, the firm employed 15
people. Since then he has been busy with volunteer work (mainly with
the Latin American community), some consulting work, and some
small-scale architectural work.
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Alessandra Ringstad
Alessandra Ringstad is a professional trainer, speaker and coach
with experience in corporate education, and business and career
coaching. As president of Ringstad and Associates Training and
Consulting, she uses her networking, life-balance and business
skills to help clients re-establish or find renewed passion for
their careers. Whether developing a custom training program,
augmenting an existing core curriculum or providing individual
coaching, Alessandra provides the tools and techniques needed to
initiate opportunity, embrace change and make the most of one’s
passion.
Alessandra’s
volunteer activities include chairing the downtown YMCA Partners
with Youth campaign and sitting on the YMCA Board of Endowment
Trustees.
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Bark Kong
Bark Kong
is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator with 15
years experience in not-for-profit health care. He is currently
Director of Corporate Financial Planning and Reporting for the
Fraser Health Authority, responsible for developing and leading the
organization in its planning and reporting processes. Previously,
Bark worked in public accounting, specializing in business
valuations and litigation accounting.
Bark was born
in China and immigrated to Canada with his family at a young age. He
has volunteered as a treasurer for Information Services Vancouver,
British Columbia's largest provider of information and referral
services.
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Brook Greenberg
Brook Greenberg, a lawyer, practices commercial litigation at Fasken
Martineau DuMoulin LLP in Vancouver. After growing up in Prince
George, B.C., Brook went on to earn his undergraduate degree in
history from Carleton University and his law degree from the
University of British Columbia. Upon graduation, he served as a law
clerk at the B.C. Court of Appeal before joining Faskens.
Brook is
responsible for the pro bono program at his firm and regularly
supervises poverty law clinics run by the UBC Law Students Legal
Advice Program. His interest in supporting effective and pragmatic
community service providers led to his involvement with MOSAIC.
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Carlos Ivan Molina
Born in Santiago, Chile, and
trained in electrical engineering, Carlos Ivan Molina immigrated to
Canada in 1975 following the onset of Pinochet’s brutal
dictatorship. He went on to attain a Master’s of Education from
Simon Fraser University and diplomas in Social Work and Business
Administration.
Carlos has held
a variety of jobs spanning a wide spectrum of industries; he has
worked as a project engineer and construction superintendent in
Alberta’s petrochemical industry, an immigration officer for the
Department of Employment and Immigration, a community development
consultant for Canada’s HRDC, and, finally, Manager of International
Education at the B.C. Institute of Technology.
An avid
volunteer, Carlos has served a number of Edmonton-based community
agencies, offering aid to immigrants and refugees through his social
work and immigration advocacy skills.
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Debbie Choy
A
program manager with Lifeline Systems Canada Inc., which specializes
in emergency response services for seniors, Debbie Choy currently
works with Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, marketing and networking
with healthcare professionals.
In 1995, Debbie
received a degree in Applied Sciences, Gerontology from the
University of Guelph. She then moved to Vancouver to pursue a
master’s degree in Gerontology, graduating from SFU in 2000.
Debbie’s
interests include seniors’ housing and design, multicultural aging,
and the issues involved in caring for an older parent. Being active
in her community is also an important part of Debbie’s life. She is
a committee member for a seniors’ fall-prevention program and a
volunteer leader for the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic
Conditions program. Always interested in multicultural issues, both
in her personal and professional lives, Debbie believes her
experience and background will complement the combined expertise of
MOSAIC’s Board of Directors.
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Gabrielle Smith
During her 14-year career in human resources,
Gabrielle Smith, CHRP, has recruited many immigrants to various
Canadian companies and helped numerous skilled workers relocate to
B.C. These experiences played a key role in sparking her keen and
ongoing interest in immigration support services.
Born in Victoria, B.C., Gabrielle graduated from Simon Fraser
University and BCIT. She currently acts as HR manager for Seaspan
Ship Management Ltd. Her volunteer experiences include activities
with the United Way and the 24 Hour Relay for the Kids.
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Jeff Brooks
Having worked
in the substance abuse field and for the Vancouver Health
Department, Jeff Brooks recently retired after 11 years as the City
of Vancouver’s director of social planning. After attaining a
master’s degree in counselling psychology, Jeff began his 35-year
career in health and social planning, working with an array of
government and community groups in policy and program development.
Areas of special interest include aboriginal issues, at-risk youth,
childcare, housing, addiction and mental health.
Currently,
Jeff volunteers with the Urban Native Youth Association and the
Chief Dan George Centre.
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June Francis
Dr. June Francis is an assistant professor in the Faculty of
Business Administration, at Simon Fraser University. She received
her Ph.D. from the University of Washington in Seattle, her M.B.A.
from York University and her B.Sc. from the University of The West
Indies, Kingston, Jamaica.
She
came to academics from a career in marketing management. Her
research focuses on cross-cultural and international marketing
issues. She has written several book chapters, and her articles have
appeared in The Journal of International Business Studies, The
Journal of International Marketing and The Journal of International
Consumer Marketing. Her policy research on Canadian high-tech firms
received coverage in the Canadian press. She has also been involved
in international development projects in China. She is involved in
community and executive education.
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Kanya Adam
Kanya Adam was born in Vancouver, B.C. She currently teaches in the
Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. She
completed her doctoral degree at St. Peter’s College in Oxford
University. Her research focuses on the politics of redress, human
rights, comparative equity policies and ethnic and race relations.
She has lived and conducted research in South Africa, Germany and
France. Her recent book, “The Politics of Redress,” examines
employment equity policies and affirmative action from a comparative
perspective.
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Karimah Es Sabar
A specialist in biochemistry and neurochemistry, Karimah Es Sabar’s
career in life sciences has seen her work in over 60 countries,
holding senior management positions in such corporations as Sanofi
Pasteur and Boots. Now, as president of LifeSciences BC, she acts as
a primary spokespeople for the province’s life sciences sector,
representing it in key public policy discussions and advisory
committees.
Karimah has
served on several boards, including the Aga Khan National Economic
Planning Board (Canada) and Aga Khan National Health Board (Canada
and Kenya). She acts as chairperson of the Aga Khan Women’s
Portfolio, and is a member of the World Business Academy, Canadian
Management Association, and Women of Spirit (Kenyan Chapter).
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Lisa Osoba
Lisa Osoba
is a lawyer with the Department of Justice Canada, working in the
field of treaty negotiations with First Nations. Previously, she
worked in a private law firm in the areas of labour, employment and
human rights. She grew
up in Edmonton and received degrees in history and French at the
University of Alberta before attending law school in Halifax. Lisa
has been interested in MOSAIC's activities since moving to Vancouver
five years ago, and has given seminars on employment law and human
rights on a volunteer basis as part of the New Start
program. Community work has always been a large part of Lisa’s life,
and she believes that Vancouver's strength lies in its diversity.
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Maneesh Nanda
Maneesh Nanda’s career began as a utility operator with Skeena
Cellulose, a pulp mill in Prince Rupert, B.C. After four years, he
decided to pursue his passion for international business, taking
courses and working as a marketing assistant for Air Liquide.
In 2000, Maneesh
became an International Trade and Market Advisor for the provincial
government, working closely with the Government of India, the
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and
Vancouver-based consulates, as well as joining various Team Canada,
World Economic Forum and provincial trade missions to China, Europe,
the U.S., India, Japan and Taiwan. He also developed provincial
marketing plans targeting South Asia, organized knowledge seminars
and formed successful joint ventures between several Indian and
Canadian companies.
Maneesh
currently acts as Vice President of a company he co-owns – Ideas to
Action Ventures – consulting and marketing for companies interested
in doing business internationally.
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Nathalie Baudoin
Mountain Equipment Co-op Senior Manager of Communications and
Marketing Nathalie Baudoin has much experience in retail and
sustainability initiatives. Between 1989 and 2001, she oversaw
marketing and communications for Europe’s Patagonia, launching the
popular outdoor brand in 14 countries and five languages. More
recently, she acted as principal of Green Press, a Paris-based firm
providing sustainability communications to businesses and NGOs.
Fluent in
English, French, German and Spanish, Nathalie holds a master’s
degree in foreign languages from Paris-Sorbonne University, and an
executive graduate degree from INSEAD business school.
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Paula Fairweather
Paula Fairweather’s experience in corporate sponsorship, marketing,
and project and partner management has spanned two decades and four
countries: Spain, South Africa, the U.S. and Canada. It’s also
allowed her to develop partnerships for non-profit organizations,
corporate sponsors and government in the areas of education, arts,
culture, tourism, technology and sports. She currently manages
projects for non-profit clients, and recently worked on the
international travelling exhibition Totems to Turquoise: Native
North American Jewellery Arts of the Northwest and Southwest,
co-presented by the Bill Reid Foundation and Vancouver Museum.
Paula
volunteers to support adult literacy, Nordic ski racing and
international jazz festivals.
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Sai W. Chu
Sai W. Chu, CMA, CA, has 19 years financial experience and is Chief
Financial Officer of Seaspan Ship Management Ltd., management
company for Seaspan Corporation, a leading global containership
company recently listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Sai’s parents immigrated from China to Brazil, where
he was born. His family then immigrated to Vancouver in 1969, where
he was raised and educated.
Sai’s volunteer
experience includes activities with the United Way and SUCCESS. He
has an interest in immigrant support services, as many of his
Seaspan co-workers are recent immigrants to Vancouver.
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Stewart Goodings
A native of
England, Stewart Goodings moved to
Thunder Bay
as a young boy and went on to graduate from Queen’s University and
the
University of
Toronto. Stewart has
worked as a consultant on projects in
Eastern Europe,
Asia and the
Caribbean and as a civil servant dealing with
issues such as citizenship participation, consumer affairs,
international development and management training in
Ottawa
and Victoria. Stewart now works as a consultant in international
development, public policy and executive counselling.
His interest and support for
diversity stem from his involvement in the former Secretary of State
Department, in which the Multiculturalism Policy was created.
Stewart continues to believe in the strength that diversity brings
to
Canada.
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MOSAIC Committees and Project Compositions (2006-2007)
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Executive
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Outreach
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Kanya Adam1
Adam Policzer
Bark Kong
Brook Greenberg
Lisa Osoba
Eyob Naizghi |
Stewart Goodings|
Debbie Choy
June Francis
Lisa Osoba
Eyob Naizghi
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Finance
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Nominations
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Kanya Adam
Bark Kong
Carlos Ivan Molina
Eyob Naizghi
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Kanya Adam
Lisa Osoba
Eyob Naizghi
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Awards
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Kanya Adam
Debbie Choy
Stewart Goodings
Eyob Naizghi
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Italics indicate team or committee chair.
Kanya Adam and Eyob Naizghi may not
necessarily attend all meetings of all committees.
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