MOUNIR MARHABA

President

Mounir Marhaba is a thought leader, a respected strategist, knowledge broker, an experienced management consultant, a former senior Canadian government official, Certified Health Executive (CHE), Stanford University Certified Program/Project Manager (SCPM) and an accomplished and versatile business professional, with over 25 years of Canadian and international business experience armed with solid leadership and board governance competencies backed by a multi-disciplinary postgraduate education from well-respected universities in Canada, US and UK.
Mounir is also a Professor, Faculty of Business and Healthcare Management Degree Programs, Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
Mounir works with governments, health services provider organizations and private sector companies to address challenges facing the business and healthcare industry, and understands the complex interplay between the clinical, technical and business aspects and their impact on public policy, funding, business and government decision making.

MICHELLE DAVIS

Vice President

Michelle holds a Social Work degree with a minor in Public Administration from Ryerson University in Toronto. She is a strong advocate in the field of community health and safety promotion within the public housing sector. With 15+ years’ experience, Michelle provides strategic guidance on matters pertaining to community safety and crime prevention through social development initiatives for at risk communities with highly vulnerable populations in Toronto. Michelle takes an anti-oppressive, social justice approach to her work and comes with extensive experience both in Canada and the United States. She has been recognized for her expertise in community engagement, stakeholder relations, individual and family counseling, advocacy, governance, strategic partnerships and community health promotion. In addition to being the President and Chair of New Hope Dwellings, Michelle currently serves as a board member with the Denise house (a shelter for abused women) as well as with Durham Children’s Aid Society (DCAS).

Michelle is a mother who is highly motivated and enjoys balancing her energy among work, church, family and volunteering.

ROGER RAMKISSOON

Treasurer

Roger is a resident of Oshawa and seasoned Finance, Human resources and Information Technology Administration professional with considerable experience in the banking, health care and non-profit sectors, as well as in financial management, policy development, budgeting, corporate governance, and human resources management.

Roger is involved with various boards and board committees across Durham Region and has significant experience working with diverse communities including seniors, children, newcomers and persons with food insecurity.  He has been recognized for his ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while seeing the big picture impact of financial decision making.

Roger is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA Ontario), a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University (Scotland), and a Bachelors of Commerce from Laurentian University (Sudbury, ON) and currently holds the position of Chief Administrative Officer at the Cobourg Police Service.

COLIN NEITA

Secretary/ Privacy Officer

Colin is an experienced mid-senior marketing manager with extensive public and private sector experience spanning several industries. He has found personal reward in marketing tertiary, and particularly adult remedial education and culture due to the impact those sectors have on societies and individuals. With an MBA from Nova Southeastern University he strives to be a lifelong learner. His hobbies include documentaries, mountain biking, hiking, classic movies and tech news.

LORI BRADLEY

Director

A Human Resource Manger with experience in Human Resource and Payroll Management, combined with accounting and financial management. Accomplished in the areas of labour law and employee relations, company policy design and implementation, coaching and leadership plus payroll and benefit administration. Solid knowledge of Employment Standards. CHRP/CHRL designated and working towards PCP certificate.

ANTOINE AWADA

Director

Antoine is married and a proud Father of two boys. Antoine is an active Member in the Knights of Columbus John Paul II Assembly in the Halton Region, as well as several social activities. He was awarded the Halton Multicultural Centre, New Comer Strategy (Newcomer Recognition Event Honouree), an award for helping new comers to Canada in 2017, as well as the Canadian 150 Award, and the Canadian House of Common Recognition Prize in 2018.

JIMMY BERNARD KANDAJI

Director

Jim is legal counsel at Chubb Fire & Security and is experienced in commercial law. Prior, he worked for Toronto Community Housing, with appearances at the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal, now the Landlord Tenant Board.
He has provided legal services to charities and non-profit organizations, such as the Archdiocese of Toronto and New Beginnings.
Jim is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1997.