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Featured Member: Tamara Mosher-Kuczer
Posted on Monday, July 22, 2024 10:49 AM
Tamara Mosher-Kuczer, an experienced immigration lawyer, shared insights from her journey and her perspectives on the significant challenges faced by newcomers to Canada. Her career in immigration law, is deeply rooted in her personal background. Tamara’s expertise and dedication have earned her the designation of Certified Specialist in Immigration and Citizenship Law by the Law Society of Ontario. She actively participates in the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Immigration Section, the...
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Featured Member: Nancy Clark
Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 11:52 AM
Nancy Clark, Ph.D, RN is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, at the University of Victoria (UVic). Her research focuses on immigrant and refugee mental health and meaningful inclusion of diverse communities in her work. Nancy has published 24 peer reviewed research articles, and 9 book chapters. With a profound dedication to meaningful inclusion and a profound understanding of the complex interplay of social determinants of migrant health, Dr. Clark's journey is as inspiring as her...
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Featured Member:Lori Wilkinson
Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 10:13 AM
Lori Wilkinson, a distinguished professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Manitoba and a Canada Research Chair in Migration Futures, has dedicated her career to exploring the economic and social outcomes of immigrants and refugees. Her research particularly focuses on women and youth. She is the director of Immigration Research West, a multidisciplinary group of over 100 members who work together to educate Canadians about the contributions of newcomers. She...
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Featured Member: Michaël Séguin
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:08 AM
Dr. Michaël Séguin is an assistant professor at Saint Paul University and director of the School of Leadership, Ecology and Equity in Ottawa. Trained as a sociologist of ethnic relations, his expertise lies in crafting policies and strategies to nurture Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within not-for-profit organizations, including settlement agencies and institutions of higher education. From his foundational doctoral research, which delved into the cognitive dimensions of Israeli...
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Featured Member: Lisa Jane de Gara
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024 02:48 PM
Lisa Jane de Gara is a dedicated leader, blending her experience in public service and academia to make a difference. Currently leading a team at Action for Healthy Communities, she's focused on bringing top-notch immigration services to small towns in rural Alberta. She is also a Sessional Lecturer with the University of Saskatchewan's Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy where she herself learned the "tricks of the trade." As a scholar, her work on the internet and disinformation has...
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Featured Member: Hassan Vatanparast
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024 12:38 PM
Dr. Hassan Vatanparast, MD, PhD, is a Professor with Joint Appointment to the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition and School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan. His journey into the realm of public health is not merely marked by academic accolades but is deeply rooted in a purpose for equitable healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable populations such as immigrants and refugees.
Researcher, Educator, Advocate
Originally hailing from Mashhad, Iran, Hassan’s early encounters with...
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Featured Member: Janelle Benjamin
Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 10:01 AM
Janelle Benjamin is a Juris Doctor with almost 20 years of experience in diversity and inclusion, accessibility, and human rights. Her journey to becoming a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is shaped by her unique background and a strong commitment to justice. Born in Canada to immigrant parents from Trinidad and Tobago, she faced the challenges of being a first-generation Canadian, dealing with issues of identity and acceptance.
Navigating Identity and Overcoming Barriers
Growing...
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Featured Member: Rola El-Moubadder
Posted on Monday, October 30, 2023 02:10 PM
Rola El Moubadder is the Program Manager at CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses (CARE Centre ), with a career spanning over 27 years in nursing. Her journey commenced when she gained her bachelor’s degree in science and nursing at the American University of Beirut in 1995, after which she served as a bedside nurse from 1995 to 1999, cultivating a deep understanding of the nuances involved in delivering high-quality healthcare. Recognizing the significance of nurturing the next...
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Featured Member: Mohja Alia
Posted on Friday, September 29, 2023 01:30 PM
Mohja Alia is the Manager of Employment and Bridging Programs at Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS). Mohja oversees employment and bridging programs and services that support immigrants in Nova Scotia and pre-arrival to Canada. She is an accomplished professional who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1997 as an immigrant from Jordan.
Like many immigrant families, Mohja and her family came to Nova Scotia eager to contribute to their new home as entrepreneurs who dreamt of starting a...
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Featured Member: Bianca Briciu
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 01:58 PM
Bianca Briciu is assistant professor at the Providence School of Transformative Leadership and Spirituality, Saint Paul University. With a profound fascination for unlocking human potential across various dimensions of intelligence—ranging from cognitive to emotional and spiritual—she stands as a dedicated educator and researcher. Her current focus lies at the intersection of emotional and spiritual intelligence, positive psychology, mindfulness and transformative leadership.
Bianca’s Longing...
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