Approved by the Board: 2023-12-07<\/em><\/p>\n
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At CARE Canada, we are committed to fostering a world where diversity is celebrated, equity is realized, and belonging and inclusion are embedded in all that we do.<\/p>\n
We believe that when diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion are systemically embedded and widely practiced in CARE Canada, and everyone feels respected, included, accommodated, connected, safe and empowered to show up and thrive as their full, authentic self, our people are able to bring the skills, strength and energy needed to fully realize CARE\u2019s mission of a world of hope, inclusion and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security.<\/p>\n
As the Board of Directors, we strive to promote belonging and leverage the varied expertise, experience, and perspectives of every member of the Board to effectively achieve our Strategic Impact. Our Board comprises leaders who bring diverse perspectives, talents, lived experiences and professional expertise.<\/p>\n
As a Board, we strive to continually grow and evolve, including how we work together, make decisions, recruit new Directors, grow our Board leadership, gather, listen and learn. We are committed to our own capacity building on DEBI, as well as ongoing reflection and review of our policies, structures and governance in order to live up to the DEBI principles to which we are committed.<\/p>\n
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Executive Leadership Team<\/h2>\n
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President & CEO<\/strong><\/h2>\nBarbara Grantham joined CARE Canada in April 2020 as President and CEO.<\/p>\n
Before joining CARE, Barbara served as President & CEO of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation in Vancouver, BC. She has held executive positions with BC Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and the Vancouver Foundation, and had a successful consulting practice for many years.<\/p>\n
Barbara serves on the Board of Directors of YMCA of Canada, jack.org <\/em>(a national organization changing the conversation for Canada\u2019s young people around mental health), the Humanitarian Coalition of Canada and CanWaCH. She also serves as a Mentor with the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation, working with 2022-25 Scholars, Fellows and Mentors to consider challenges and opportunities in the global economy.<\/p>\nIn 2016, Barbara was named one of Women\u2019s Executive Network\u2018s Annual Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada and in 2019, she received the AFP Lifetime Achievement Award. She holds degrees from Queen\u2019s and Carleton Universities. Most importantly, she is the proud mom of three wonderful young adults and takes her turn at walking her family\u2019s aging golden lab, Rosie.<\/p>\n
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Vice President, Global Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\nEmrul Hasan<\/span> has spent 20 years within the social impact sector, working with both governments and development organizations across 27 countries designing, implementing and evaluating high-impact social and economic development programs.<\/span> Prior to leading the Citizenship and Sustainability practice for Hill+Knowlton\u2019s Corporate Advisory arm, Emrul held senior leadership roles\u2014most recently as Vice President Program Effectiveness and Quality at Plan International Canada\u2014as well as positions with Plan International Bangladesh and within the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and UNDP-UNCDF.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\nEmrul is an innovative and capable leader who is deeply committed to a feminist agenda. In addition to his program expertise, he is an experienced change manager, innovator and has helped cultivate multi-sectoral partnerships and alliances for programs and policies nationally and globally. His alignment with and excitement about CARE’s mission and increasing our impact in the world is undeniable and inspiring.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n” content_phone=”<\/p>\n
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Vice President, Global Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\nEmrul Hasan<\/span> has spent 20 years within the social impact sector, working with both governments and development organizations across 27 countries designing, implementing and evaluating high-impact social and economic development programs.<\/span> Prior to leading the Citizenship and Sustainability practice for Hill+Knowlton\u2019s Corporate Advisory arm, Emrul held senior leadership roles\u2014most recently as Vice President Program Effectiveness and Quality at Plan International Canada\u2014as well as positions with Plan International Bangladesh and within the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and UNDP-UNCDF.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\nEmrul is an innovative and capable leader who is deeply committed to a feminist agenda. In addition to his program expertise, he is an experienced change manager, innovator and has helped cultivate multi-sectoral partnerships and alliances for programs and policies nationally and globally. His alignment with and excitement about CARE’s mission and increasing our impact in the world is undeniable and inspiring.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n” content_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
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Chief Programs Officer<\/h2>\n
Emrul Hasan<\/span>\u00a0has spent 20 years within the social impact sector, working with both governments and development organizations across 27 countries designing, implementing and evaluating high-impact social and economic development programs.<\/span>\u00a0Prior to leading the Citizenship and Sustainability practice for Hill+Knowlton\u2019s Corporate Advisory arm, Emrul held senior leadership roles\u2014most recently as Vice President Program Effectiveness and Quality at Plan International Canada\u2014as well as positions with Plan International Bangladesh and within the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and UNDP-UNCDF.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEmrul is an innovative and capable leader who is deeply committed to a feminist agenda. In addition to his program expertise, he is an experienced change manager, innovator and has helped cultivate multi-sectoral partnerships and alliances for programs and policies nationally and globally. His alignment with and excitement about CARE’s mission and increasing our impact in the world is undeniable and inspiring.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Linda Hurdle” title_last_edited=”off|desktop” content_tablet=”<\/p>\n
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Vice President, Global Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\nEmrul Hasan<\/span> has spent 20 years within the social impact sector, working with both governments and development organizations across 27 countries designing, implementing and evaluating high-impact social and economic development programs.<\/span> Prior to leading the Citizenship and Sustainability practice for Hill+Knowlton\u2019s Corporate Advisory arm, Emrul held senior leadership roles\u2014most recently as Vice President Program Effectiveness and Quality at Plan International Canada\u2014as well as positions with Plan International Bangladesh and within the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and UNDP-UNCDF.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\nEmrul is an innovative and capable leader who is deeply committed to a feminist agenda. In addition to his program expertise, he is an experienced change manager, innovator and has helped cultivate multi-sectoral partnerships and alliances for programs and policies nationally and globally. His alignment with and excitement about CARE’s mission and increasing our impact in the world is undeniable and inspiring.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n” content_phone=”<\/p>\n
Chief Operations Officer<\/strong><\/h2>\nLinda is an Ottawan francophone and a fully bilingual seasoned finance executive (CPA, CA) with over 30 years\u2019 experience primarily in the public\/quasi-public sector. In recent years, she has served as CFO at the Canadian Museum of History, ADM Corporate Services in the Department of Natural Resources, and CFO in the Conseil des \u00c9coles Catholiques de Centre-Est. She has also spent time in senior roles in the Office of the Auditor-General of Canada and the Canadian Air Transport Security Agency. Through all these roles, she has overseen and managed various functions in addition to Finance, including IT and HR, has solid familiarity with Government of Canada funding frameworks and requirements, and has worked as a member of senior management teams and with Boards of Directors, Finance Committees of the Board, etc. in both large and not-so-large organizations.<\/p>\n
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Chief Operations Officer<\/h2>\n
Linda is an Ottawan francophone and a fully bilingual seasoned finance executive (CPA, CA) with over 30 years\u2019 experience primarily in the public\/quasi-public sector. In recent years, she has served as CFO at the Canadian Museum of History, ADM Corporate Services in the Department of Natural Resources, and CFO in the Conseil des \u00c9coles Catholiques de Centre-Est. She has also spent time in senior roles in the Office of the Auditor-General of Canada and the Canadian Air Transport Security Agency. Through all these roles, she has overseen and managed various functions in addition to Finance, including IT and HR, has solid familiarity with Government of Canada funding frameworks and requirements, and has worked as a member of senior management teams and with Boards of Directors, Finance Committees of the Board, etc. in both large and not-so-large organizations.<\/p>\n
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Board of Directors<\/h2>\n
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Chair of the Board of Directors<\/strong><\/p>\nSusan L. MacLaurin brings close to 40 years of business experience. She recently retired as Chief Communications Officer at QuadReal Property Group. The company, based in Vancouver, manages and develops a global real estate portfolio to support institutional, multigenerational, investment objectives. Susan works within multi-dimensional teams to achieve financial and strategic results forged for longevity while promoting the culture of a dynamic organization. Susan was formerly Executive Vice President, Portfolio Management with GWL Realty Advisors.<\/p>\n
Susan is or has been an active Board member and has a strong commitment to working on behalf of the communities and not-for-profit organizations of which she is a part. At Bryn Mawr College, where she is now a Trustee Emeritus, she was a member of the Board for more than 20 years including its Committee on Trustees and Investment Sub-Committee. Today she is a member of Board of Trustees and campaign committee of Adler University. With a virtual campus, one in Chicago and Vancouver, this school of advanced social work degree education graduates socially responsible practitioners, focused on engaging communities, and advancing social justice.<\/p>\n
Susan holds a BA (Economics) from Bryn Mawr College, an MBA from the University of Toronto and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. She is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, completing the Directors Education Program in 2007.<\/p>\n
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The Honourable Lisa McCormack Raitt is currently the Vice-Chair, Global Investment Banking at CIBC Capital Markets, having previously worked in both the public and private sectors. Ms. McCormack Raitt\u2019s current focus is on senior client coverage and business development with clients in the energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors, which align closely with her deep expertise.<\/p>\n
She was elected into the House of Commons in 2008, where she went on to hold three senior portfolios serving as Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Labour, and Minister of Transport. Most recently, Ms. McCormack Raitt was the Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition and the Conservative Party of Canada. Prior to her political career she was the President and CEO of the Toronto Port Authority. Throughout her career, she has been an advocate for women\u2019s equality and mentor for women leaders.<\/p>\n
Ms. McCormack Raitt holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Francis Xavier University and a master\u2019s degree in Chemistry from the University of Guelph. She possesses an LL.B from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Ontario bar in 1998. In 2020 Ms. McCormack Raitt was named a Woodrow Wilson Center Global Fellow of the Canada Institute.<\/p>\n
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Lisa de Wilde is the Bell Media Professor in Media Management in the Schulich School of Business MBA Program in Arts, Media and Entertainment Management. She served as CEO of TVO from 2005 to 2019, where she transformed the educational broadcaster from an analog operation to an innovative, fully digital leader in current affairs and education technology. She serves on the Boards of TELUS where she chairs the Governance Committee, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada where she is Vice Chair, \u00c9cole de danse contemporaine de Montr\u00e9al and CARE Canada. She is also a former Chair of the Board of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). She is a lawyer by training who began her career at the CRTC, was a partner at a major law firm and served as President and CEO of Astral Television Networks. Lisa is a recipient of the Queen\u2019s Diamond Jubilee Medal, has received honourary degrees from Ryerson University and Brandon University, holds a Bachelor of Arts and of Laws degrees from McGill University and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and is a Member of the Order of Canada.<\/p>\n
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Eliza brings over 15 years of experience in strategic consulting, program delivery, digital innovation, and human resources across technology, retail banking and capital markets in leading global financial centers. She has successfully distinguished herself as a strategic and inclusive leader, trusted advisor, and transformation catalyst with a proven ability to elevate client and employee experiences, grow competitive businesses and deliver commercial value in today’s dynamic markets.<\/p>\n
Eliza is a strong advocate and passionate supporter of advancing women and other underserved talent segments to create a more inclusive corporate landscape. She has served with Girls E-Mentorship and the Canadian Association of Urban Finance Professionals and partnered closely with Women in Capital Markets and 100 Women in Finance. In addition to her role with CARE Canada, she currently sits on the Canadian Paralympic Games Human Resources subcommittee, advises Women in Aerospace Canada, and mentors new immigrants and young women from coast to coast.<\/p>\n
Eliza holds a Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management and the University of Melbourne, Australia along with an Honors Bachelor of Science and Economics from the University of Toronto.<\/p>\n
A global citizen and avid traveller, Eliza has lived in 5 countries and visited 70 countries spanning 6 continents. Through her travels, she witnessed firsthand CARE\u2019s paramount humanitarian relief and international development work and strongly champions CARE Canada\u2019s vision and purpose. When she is not travelling, she can be found spending time with her family, speaking on leadership panels and guest lecturing at universities across North America.<\/p>\n
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Marie Lynne Desrochers is an Independent Director, Strategic Advisor and Partner with Ai Outcome, a technology start-up specialized in advanced analytics. She is passionate about creating value for clients, employees and communities and shares in CARE\u2019s vision for a world of hope, inclusion and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security.<\/p>\n
Marie Lynne is a seasoned senior executive with 30 years of building and expanding businesses in retail and commercial banking in Canada and internationally at RBC Royal Bank and National Bank of Canada. She has extensive experience in building products and services, operating models and managing risks for meaningful impact.<\/p>\n
She has served on numerous boards including Payments Canada, Swift Corporate Advisory, Canada-US Business Council, Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Qu\u00e9bec, Armand-Frappier Foundation and United Way. She is currently Vice president of the Board of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Director and member of the international committee of Catalyste+, formerly CESO (Canadian Executive Services Overseas). She is also a volunteer advisor for Catalyste+ in Nunavut and Africa, part-time lecturer at Ecole Des Dirigeants HEC (University of Montreal) and committee lead and mentor for the Association of Women in Finance of Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and International Business from McGill University, an MBA in Finance from HEC and her ICD designation from University of Toronto (Rotman). She has been acknowledged by her peers and clients for her dynamic, forward-thinking, innovative solution-orientated approaches.<\/p>\n
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As Chief of Staff and Corporate Lead for Anti-Racism and Reconciliation, Salima is a member of the Executive Leadership Team with responsibility for several discrete areas of enterprise-wide strategy and operations, including intergovernmental relations, executive communication, system alignment including building and enhancing corporate governance structures that are strategically aligned to drive the corporate mandate, and senior level relationship management. She also leads and contributes to shaping and executing strategic projects. As the the corporate lead for anti racism and reconciliation Salima leads the high level office for anti racism which is tasked with creating an equitable organization and working towards a City that is inclusive and welcoming for staff and Edmontonians from all communities; and developing and implementing the first ever municipal response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 calls to action and being an executive sponsor of our Indigenous Framework.<\/p>\n
Prior to Chief of Staff Salima led intergovernmental and external relations for the City of Edmonton, which she came to after leading the Banff Forum one of Canada\u2019s preeminent public policy forums. There she led the strategic planning\/implementation, donor relations, budget development and operations of the organization as Executive Director. This built upon a successful career at Deloitte where she was a leader in the Strategy & Operations group, overseeing teams and multi-million-dollar budgets, with responsibility for delivering key strategic and operational projects for public sector clients in Ontario and the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n
Previously, Salima also worked for the City of Calgary and the Government of Canada in a variety of roles, in addition to being a fellow with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. She has her BA from the University of Alberta and her MSc from the London School of Economics.<\/p>\n
An active member of the community, she currently sits on the board of Pier 21, Canada\u2019s Immigration Museum in addition to her role at CARE Canada.<\/p>\n
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Martha Harrison is a partner in the International Trade and Investment Law, and Retail and Consumer Markets Groups in Toronto. She is also the coordinator of the firm\u2019s advertising and marketing practice. With industry expertise spanning retail & consumer markets, power, mining, food\/agriculture, oil & gas, and the technology sector, Martha acts as a trusted business advisor to clients, balancing international trade and regulatory law, from a Canadian perspective.\u202f <\/p>\n
Martha offers a full suite of international trade and investment services; she also routinely appears before regulators at all stages of trade disputes. As part of her advertising, marketing and regulatory practice, Martha provides proactive and pragmatic advice on product regulation in Canada. \u202f <\/p>\n
An experienced and sought-after member of the trade bar, Martha is focused on results-based compliance and helps clients in regulated product markets navigate both trade and regulatory business hurdles, to optimize growth opportunities inside and outside of Canada.\u202f <\/p>\n
Due to her unique expertise, Martha is also known in the Canadian cannabis industry as an expert on trade, advertising, marketing and regulatory issues for cannabis products, hemp, and related products.\u202f <\/p>\n
A former adjunct professor of international arbitration at Queen\u2019s University and MBA sessional instructor at DeGroote School of Business, Martha regularly speaks on matters related to trade, consumer regulation and international arbitration. She was also selected by the Government of Canada to be listed on the roster of arbitrators to serve on panels established under Chapter 19 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). In 2013, she was named one of Lexpert\u2019s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 and is recognized as a leading Canadian international trade lawyer by a number of industry and peer-review directories.\u202f <\/p>\n
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Feisal Hussain is the Senior Director of Innovative Finance for the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA). He leads CCA\u2019s efforts related to unlocking finance and investment for clean cooking, including from the emerging carbon and social impact markets.\u202f <\/p>\n
Feisal Hussain is an institutional economist with over 30 years of international development experience, primarily on financial sector development. Prior to joining CCA, Feisal led a boutique consulting firm helping donors, philanthropic foundations and large management consultancies develop private sector development strategies and design innovation and blended finance structures. Earlier, he held key senior executive roles in UN agencies, international management consultancies and not-for-profit organizations, including as head of UKAid\u2019s largest financial sector reform program in Bangladesh, head of the UN Capital Development Fund in Asia and the Pacific, and head of ActionAid International\u2019s global external affairs and partnerships division.\u202f [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Amy Jarek, ICD.D” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
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Amy is a builder, partner and change leader with deep experience working internationally and across cultures. In her current role as Vice President, Communications and Engagement at the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) she is responsible for transforming the way the organization involves Indigenous peoples and stakeholders in its regulatory processes and increasing awareness of its work amongst the Canadian public.<\/p>\n
Prior to joining the CER she worked as Group Sustainability Manager at Tullow Oil Plc in London, UK and as Vice President, Corporate Affairs at Talisman Energy in Calgary, Canada. In these two positions she established pioneering approaches to community relations and corporate responsibility from the ground up by forming the diverse relationships necessary to effectively identify and manage environmental, social and political risks associated with undertaking new business activity in over twenty countries.<\/p>\n
Amy has acted as a director of multiple non-profit organizations and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors Director designation (ICD.D), a Masters of Communications Studies degree from the University of Calgary and an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada.<\/p>\n
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Cindy is a committed community leader passionate about fostering inclusivity. She brings five years of experience in the banking sector. She is deeply committed to instigating positive change and contributing to global impact.<\/p>\n
Cindy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Honours) from Nipissing University, North Bay, ON.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a first-generation immigrant from Kenya now residing in Canada, Cindy channels her dual cultural background into her work, striving for equity and inclusivity. She was honoured with the Philanthropy Alumni Award from Nipissing University in December 2020, recognizing her significant contributions to community improvement through generosity, dedication, and service.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Victoria Lee is responsible for the overall strategic direction and operations of Fraser Health, one of five regional health authorities in British Columbia. Over 29,000 employees, 3,000 physicians and more than 6,000 volunteers provide a wide range of integrated health services to more than 1.8 million people in 20 diverse communities on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. Fraser Health operates 12 acute care hospitals as well as community-based long-term care, home health, mental health and public health services.<\/p>\n
Dr. Victoria Lee joined Fraser Health in 2010 as a medical health officer and held progressive leadership positions prior to being appointed president and CEO in 2018. Before joining Fraser Health, she worked in collaboration with national and international organizations including the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank in the areas of comparative health systems, health policy, health financing and ecohealth.<\/p>\n
Dr. Lee also worked as a travel physician in rural communities in Chile and Brazil. Her research activities include health equity, community-based primary health systems, health performance and ecohealth.<\/p>\n
Dr. Lee believes CARE\u2019s compelling mandate of reducing inequities, unleashing waves of good and instituting lasting change is more important than ever, as global relations have become tenuous and redefined with increasing geopolitical risks in the past few years. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly unveiled striking strengths and vulnerabilities of the globally connected world.<\/p>\n
Each and every decision that Dr. Lee has made in her career has been centred around her core values of justice and equity and her desire to make a significant societal impact. CARE\u2019s proven track record in global humanitarian work and broad reach inspired her to offer her support to the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n
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Mr. McLaughlin is an independent consultant and President of McLaughlin Performance Management Consultants Inc. Over the past ten years, he has developed and delivered Performance Audit courses in Canada (Federal and Provincial Audit Offices, and Carleton University), the Caribbean (Saint Lucia, Guyana and Belize), Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and South Africa) and Asia (Vietnam) as well as for the UNDP Internal Audit.<\/p>\n
Mr. McLaughlin was the Deputy Auditor General of Canada when he retired from the Office of the Auditor of Canada in 2002. He held the position of Deputy Auditor General of Canada from 1997 to 2002, where he was responsible for the overall management of the Office including Audit Operations, and was the Senior Financial Officer.<\/p>\n
Mr. McLaughlin began his career in 1971 working as a Management Analyst for Veterans Affairs. In 1973, he joined Canada Post where he advanced to the position of Manager of Corporate Planning. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. McLaughlin worked in the Office of the Auditor General of Canada in progressively senior roles. As an Audit Principal, Mr. McLaughlin was responsible for audits of External Affairs, CIDA and IDRC. He later became an Assistant Auditor General with responsibility for the Montreal Regional Office including audits of VIA Rail, the Business Development Bank of Canada and the International Civil Aviation Organization.<\/p>\n
During 2002-2003, Mr. McLaughlin held the position of President\/Executive Director at CCAF-FCVI, a private foundation dedicated to research and training in the area of accountability and performance auditing. On resigning this position he was elected to the Board of Governors and served as the Chair of the Board. CCAF-FCVI was recently renamed the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation (CAAF).<\/p>\n
Michael McLaughlin joined CATSA (Canadian Air Transport Security Authority) on April 1, 2003 as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. This new organization was in its start-up phase with an annual budget of $400 million and was establishing its programs and procedures. He retired from CATSA on December 31, 2006.<\/p>\n
Mr. McLaughlin served\u00a0 as a member the Audit and Evaluation Committee of the Office of Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada from December 2008 until February of 2022.<\/p>\n
Michael McLaughlin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science, with Honours in Mathematics (1971), from Carleton University in Ottawa. He also graduated from the Certified Management Accountant Program (CMA) in 1989 and from the Advanced Management Program (CCMD) in 1992. Michael was awarded an FCMA in 2004, FCPA in 2014 and the Queen\u2019s Golden Jubilee Medal 2002.<\/p>\n
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Sarosh is an experienced capital markets professional with over 30 years in the financial sector. At a variety of firms including UBS Global Asset Management, Sun Life of Canada, Scheer Rowlett & Associates, Wellington West Capital Markets and UBS Securities, he has held a number of diverse and challenging positions including Equity Portfolio Manager, Equity Research Analyst, Institutional Equity Salesperson, and Commercial & Corporate Lender. Through his consulting firm ESG Performance Partners, Sarosh currently provides sustainability consulting services to both institutional investors and private and publicly-listed companies. In addition as Senior Analyst, ESG at the Pennock Idea Hub, he produces ESG-related investment research for institutional investors and companies.<\/p>\n
Sarosh received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto, and his MBA from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. He is a CFA charterholder, and additionally holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and the FSA Credential from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board.<\/p>\n
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Meet CARE Canada’s Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors! Made up of passionate global citizens who care deeply about a more equal world for all, our leadership team provides strategic direction and oversight at CARE Canada. Their different areas of experience and expertise bring invaluable perspectives that help ensure our work around the world […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":12592,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\r\n
Executive Leadership Team<\/h1>\r\n
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Barbara Grantham<\/strong>
President and CEO<\/p>\r\nBarbara Grantham has 30 years' experience as a successful senior executive and consultant in the philanthropic, non-profit and public sectors, across BC and nationally. She is recognized as a charismatic and engaging leader with proven experience in building long-term partnerships with government, and with business and community leaders striving to leave a legacy and have a positive impact on their communities. She has held executive positions with some of Canada's foremost non-profit organizations, including the BC Children's Hospital Foundation, the Canadian Mental Health Association and the StreetoHome Foundation. She also established and ran her own highly successful consulting practice.<\/p>\r\n
Barbara served as President & CEO of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation-one of Canada's top five revenue-producing health care foundations-from 2013 to 2019. Through her years as CEO, Barbara oversaw a revenue increase of 84% to current annual revenue of approximately $100 million. She and the Foundation team successfully repositioned the organization as BC's philanthropic hub for funding health care innovation and research, inner city\/urban health, specialized surgery, oncology, heart and lung disease, mental health\/addictions and other elements of Canada's largest and most complex academic health authority-Vancouver Coastal Health.<\/p>\r\n
Active as a community leader, Barbara serves on the Board of Directors of YMCA of Greater Vancouver, the largest 'on the ground' social service organization in BC, and on the Board of jack.org, a national organization working to revolutionize the conversation for Canada's young people around mental health. She also serves as a volunteer with the national Loran Scholars program.<\/p>\r\n
Barbara thrives in opportunities that stimulate Canadian dialogue on important public policy issues, with organizations and teams that share an innovative and ambitious vision, are committed to excellence in strategy and execution, welcome new ideas and change, and where philanthropy is an important element in success.<\/p>\r\n
Barbara has been repeatedly recognized by both the business and philanthropic communities. In 2016, she was named one of Women's Executive Network's annual Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada. Most recently, she received the 2019 AFP Lifetime Achievement in Fundraising Award in recognition of her decades of philanthropic leadership. She holds a BA degree from Queen's University and a Master's in Public Administration from Carleton University.<\/p>\r\n
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Alison Evans<\/strong>
Vice President, Public Engagement<\/p>\r\nAlison Evans is a strategic communications, marketing, fund and program development, and public affairs executive with more than 25 years of progressive experience spanning the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Prior to joining CARE Canada, she held a number of leadership positions within Canada's high tech, postsecondary education, tourism, agriculture, healthcare sectors. She is expert in creating synergy between an organization - its vision and ambition - and the stakeholders, donors, customers, funders and partners who are essential to its success.<\/p>\r\n
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Edward Grasmeyer<\/strong>
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Corporate Finance<\/p>\r\nEd Grasmeyer is a CPA with more than 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector with extensive expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting and strategic planning. He joined CARE in 2015 after serving fifteen years in a senior finance role with the Conference Board of Canada, one of Canada's most respected independent research organizations. Ed leads the Corporate Services Department which provides support for CARE Canada and the CARE country offices operations and provides strategic support and direction to the organization.<\/p>\r\n
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Simran Singh\u00a0<\/strong>
Vice President, Global Programs<\/p>\r\nSimran Singh is the Vice-President of Global Programs and is primarily responsible for CARE Canada's program team. Prior to this position, she's had a variety of jobs at CARE Canada including, Director of Global Strategy and Gender Equality, CARE Canada's Senior Gender and Humanitarian Advisor and led CARE Canada's humanitarian program unit. Previously, she worked for the Canadian and British Government as well as the UN Refugee Agency. She has been deployed to Pakistan, Kenya and Philippines, Ethiopia and Jordan. Originally from Vancouver, Simran has a B.A. in History from Simon Fraser University and a Master's degree in Gender and Development from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex.<\/p>\r\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/619"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=619"}],"version-history":[{"count":51,"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/619\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":260112,"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/619\/revisions\/260112"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12592"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
In 2016, Barbara was named one of Women\u2019s Executive Network\u2018s Annual Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada and in 2019, she received the AFP Lifetime Achievement Award. She holds degrees from Queen\u2019s and Carleton Universities. Most importantly, she is the proud mom of three wonderful young adults and takes her turn at walking her family\u2019s aging golden lab, Rosie.<\/p>\n
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Vice President, Global Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\nEmrul Hasan<\/span> has spent 20 years within the social impact sector, working with both governments and development organizations across 27 countries designing, implementing and evaluating high-impact social and economic development programs.<\/span> Prior to leading the Citizenship and Sustainability practice for Hill+Knowlton\u2019s Corporate Advisory arm, Emrul held senior leadership roles\u2014most recently as Vice President Program Effectiveness and Quality at Plan International Canada\u2014as well as positions with Plan International Bangladesh and within the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and UNDP-UNCDF.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\nEmrul is an innovative and capable leader who is deeply committed to a feminist agenda. In addition to his program expertise, he is an experienced change manager, innovator and has helped cultivate multi-sectoral partnerships and alliances for programs and policies nationally and globally. His alignment with and excitement about CARE’s mission and increasing our impact in the world is undeniable and inspiring.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n” content_phone=”<\/p>\n
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Vice President, Global Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\nEmrul Hasan<\/span> has spent 20 years within the social impact sector, working with both governments and development organizations across 27 countries designing, implementing and evaluating high-impact social and economic development programs.<\/span> Prior to leading the Citizenship and Sustainability practice for Hill+Knowlton\u2019s Corporate Advisory arm, Emrul held senior leadership roles\u2014most recently as Vice President Program Effectiveness and Quality at Plan International Canada\u2014as well as positions with Plan International Bangladesh and within the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and UNDP-UNCDF.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\nEmrul is an innovative and capable leader who is deeply committed to a feminist agenda. In addition to his program expertise, he is an experienced change manager, innovator and has helped cultivate multi-sectoral partnerships and alliances for programs and policies nationally and globally. His alignment with and excitement about CARE’s mission and increasing our impact in the world is undeniable and inspiring.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n” content_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
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Chief Programs Officer<\/h2>\n
Emrul Hasan<\/span>\u00a0has spent 20 years within the social impact sector, working with both governments and development organizations across 27 countries designing, implementing and evaluating high-impact social and economic development programs.<\/span>\u00a0Prior to leading the Citizenship and Sustainability practice for Hill+Knowlton\u2019s Corporate Advisory arm, Emrul held senior leadership roles\u2014most recently as Vice President Program Effectiveness and Quality at Plan International Canada\u2014as well as positions with Plan International Bangladesh and within the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and UNDP-UNCDF.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEmrul is an innovative and capable leader who is deeply committed to a feminist agenda. In addition to his program expertise, he is an experienced change manager, innovator and has helped cultivate multi-sectoral partnerships and alliances for programs and policies nationally and globally. His alignment with and excitement about CARE’s mission and increasing our impact in the world is undeniable and inspiring.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Linda Hurdle” title_last_edited=”off|desktop” content_tablet=”<\/p>\n
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Vice President, Global Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\nEmrul Hasan<\/span> has spent 20 years within the social impact sector, working with both governments and development organizations across 27 countries designing, implementing and evaluating high-impact social and economic development programs.<\/span> Prior to leading the Citizenship and Sustainability practice for Hill+Knowlton\u2019s Corporate Advisory arm, Emrul held senior leadership roles\u2014most recently as Vice President Program Effectiveness and Quality at Plan International Canada\u2014as well as positions with Plan International Bangladesh and within the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and UNDP-UNCDF.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\nEmrul is an innovative and capable leader who is deeply committed to a feminist agenda. In addition to his program expertise, he is an experienced change manager, innovator and has helped cultivate multi-sectoral partnerships and alliances for programs and policies nationally and globally. His alignment with and excitement about CARE’s mission and increasing our impact in the world is undeniable and inspiring.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n” content_phone=”<\/p>\n
Chief Operations Officer<\/strong><\/h2>\nLinda is an Ottawan francophone and a fully bilingual seasoned finance executive (CPA, CA) with over 30 years\u2019 experience primarily in the public\/quasi-public sector. In recent years, she has served as CFO at the Canadian Museum of History, ADM Corporate Services in the Department of Natural Resources, and CFO in the Conseil des \u00c9coles Catholiques de Centre-Est. She has also spent time in senior roles in the Office of the Auditor-General of Canada and the Canadian Air Transport Security Agency. Through all these roles, she has overseen and managed various functions in addition to Finance, including IT and HR, has solid familiarity with Government of Canada funding frameworks and requirements, and has worked as a member of senior management teams and with Boards of Directors, Finance Committees of the Board, etc. in both large and not-so-large organizations.<\/p>\n
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Chief Operations Officer<\/h2>\n
Linda is an Ottawan francophone and a fully bilingual seasoned finance executive (CPA, CA) with over 30 years\u2019 experience primarily in the public\/quasi-public sector. In recent years, she has served as CFO at the Canadian Museum of History, ADM Corporate Services in the Department of Natural Resources, and CFO in the Conseil des \u00c9coles Catholiques de Centre-Est. She has also spent time in senior roles in the Office of the Auditor-General of Canada and the Canadian Air Transport Security Agency. Through all these roles, she has overseen and managed various functions in addition to Finance, including IT and HR, has solid familiarity with Government of Canada funding frameworks and requirements, and has worked as a member of senior management teams and with Boards of Directors, Finance Committees of the Board, etc. in both large and not-so-large organizations.<\/p>\n
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Board of Directors<\/h2>\n
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Chair of the Board of Directors<\/strong><\/p>\nSusan L. MacLaurin brings close to 40 years of business experience. She recently retired as Chief Communications Officer at QuadReal Property Group. The company, based in Vancouver, manages and develops a global real estate portfolio to support institutional, multigenerational, investment objectives. Susan works within multi-dimensional teams to achieve financial and strategic results forged for longevity while promoting the culture of a dynamic organization. Susan was formerly Executive Vice President, Portfolio Management with GWL Realty Advisors.<\/p>\n
Susan is or has been an active Board member and has a strong commitment to working on behalf of the communities and not-for-profit organizations of which she is a part. At Bryn Mawr College, where she is now a Trustee Emeritus, she was a member of the Board for more than 20 years including its Committee on Trustees and Investment Sub-Committee. Today she is a member of Board of Trustees and campaign committee of Adler University. With a virtual campus, one in Chicago and Vancouver, this school of advanced social work degree education graduates socially responsible practitioners, focused on engaging communities, and advancing social justice.<\/p>\n
Susan holds a BA (Economics) from Bryn Mawr College, an MBA from the University of Toronto and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. She is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, completing the Directors Education Program in 2007.<\/p>\n
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The Honourable Lisa McCormack Raitt is currently the Vice-Chair, Global Investment Banking at CIBC Capital Markets, having previously worked in both the public and private sectors. Ms. McCormack Raitt\u2019s current focus is on senior client coverage and business development with clients in the energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors, which align closely with her deep expertise.<\/p>\n
She was elected into the House of Commons in 2008, where she went on to hold three senior portfolios serving as Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Labour, and Minister of Transport. Most recently, Ms. McCormack Raitt was the Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition and the Conservative Party of Canada. Prior to her political career she was the President and CEO of the Toronto Port Authority. Throughout her career, she has been an advocate for women\u2019s equality and mentor for women leaders.<\/p>\n
Ms. McCormack Raitt holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Francis Xavier University and a master\u2019s degree in Chemistry from the University of Guelph. She possesses an LL.B from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Ontario bar in 1998. In 2020 Ms. McCormack Raitt was named a Woodrow Wilson Center Global Fellow of the Canada Institute.<\/p>\n
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Lisa de Wilde is the Bell Media Professor in Media Management in the Schulich School of Business MBA Program in Arts, Media and Entertainment Management. She served as CEO of TVO from 2005 to 2019, where she transformed the educational broadcaster from an analog operation to an innovative, fully digital leader in current affairs and education technology. She serves on the Boards of TELUS where she chairs the Governance Committee, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada where she is Vice Chair, \u00c9cole de danse contemporaine de Montr\u00e9al and CARE Canada. She is also a former Chair of the Board of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). She is a lawyer by training who began her career at the CRTC, was a partner at a major law firm and served as President and CEO of Astral Television Networks. Lisa is a recipient of the Queen\u2019s Diamond Jubilee Medal, has received honourary degrees from Ryerson University and Brandon University, holds a Bachelor of Arts and of Laws degrees from McGill University and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and is a Member of the Order of Canada.<\/p>\n
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Eliza brings over 15 years of experience in strategic consulting, program delivery, digital innovation, and human resources across technology, retail banking and capital markets in leading global financial centers. She has successfully distinguished herself as a strategic and inclusive leader, trusted advisor, and transformation catalyst with a proven ability to elevate client and employee experiences, grow competitive businesses and deliver commercial value in today’s dynamic markets.<\/p>\n
Eliza is a strong advocate and passionate supporter of advancing women and other underserved talent segments to create a more inclusive corporate landscape. She has served with Girls E-Mentorship and the Canadian Association of Urban Finance Professionals and partnered closely with Women in Capital Markets and 100 Women in Finance. In addition to her role with CARE Canada, she currently sits on the Canadian Paralympic Games Human Resources subcommittee, advises Women in Aerospace Canada, and mentors new immigrants and young women from coast to coast.<\/p>\n
Eliza holds a Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management and the University of Melbourne, Australia along with an Honors Bachelor of Science and Economics from the University of Toronto.<\/p>\n
A global citizen and avid traveller, Eliza has lived in 5 countries and visited 70 countries spanning 6 continents. Through her travels, she witnessed firsthand CARE\u2019s paramount humanitarian relief and international development work and strongly champions CARE Canada\u2019s vision and purpose. When she is not travelling, she can be found spending time with her family, speaking on leadership panels and guest lecturing at universities across North America.<\/p>\n
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Marie Lynne Desrochers is an Independent Director, Strategic Advisor and Partner with Ai Outcome, a technology start-up specialized in advanced analytics. She is passionate about creating value for clients, employees and communities and shares in CARE\u2019s vision for a world of hope, inclusion and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security.<\/p>\n
Marie Lynne is a seasoned senior executive with 30 years of building and expanding businesses in retail and commercial banking in Canada and internationally at RBC Royal Bank and National Bank of Canada. She has extensive experience in building products and services, operating models and managing risks for meaningful impact.<\/p>\n
She has served on numerous boards including Payments Canada, Swift Corporate Advisory, Canada-US Business Council, Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Qu\u00e9bec, Armand-Frappier Foundation and United Way. She is currently Vice president of the Board of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Director and member of the international committee of Catalyste+, formerly CESO (Canadian Executive Services Overseas). She is also a volunteer advisor for Catalyste+ in Nunavut and Africa, part-time lecturer at Ecole Des Dirigeants HEC (University of Montreal) and committee lead and mentor for the Association of Women in Finance of Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and International Business from McGill University, an MBA in Finance from HEC and her ICD designation from University of Toronto (Rotman). She has been acknowledged by her peers and clients for her dynamic, forward-thinking, innovative solution-orientated approaches.<\/p>\n
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As Chief of Staff and Corporate Lead for Anti-Racism and Reconciliation, Salima is a member of the Executive Leadership Team with responsibility for several discrete areas of enterprise-wide strategy and operations, including intergovernmental relations, executive communication, system alignment including building and enhancing corporate governance structures that are strategically aligned to drive the corporate mandate, and senior level relationship management. She also leads and contributes to shaping and executing strategic projects. As the the corporate lead for anti racism and reconciliation Salima leads the high level office for anti racism which is tasked with creating an equitable organization and working towards a City that is inclusive and welcoming for staff and Edmontonians from all communities; and developing and implementing the first ever municipal response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 calls to action and being an executive sponsor of our Indigenous Framework.<\/p>\n
Prior to Chief of Staff Salima led intergovernmental and external relations for the City of Edmonton, which she came to after leading the Banff Forum one of Canada\u2019s preeminent public policy forums. There she led the strategic planning\/implementation, donor relations, budget development and operations of the organization as Executive Director. This built upon a successful career at Deloitte where she was a leader in the Strategy & Operations group, overseeing teams and multi-million-dollar budgets, with responsibility for delivering key strategic and operational projects for public sector clients in Ontario and the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n
Previously, Salima also worked for the City of Calgary and the Government of Canada in a variety of roles, in addition to being a fellow with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. She has her BA from the University of Alberta and her MSc from the London School of Economics.<\/p>\n
An active member of the community, she currently sits on the board of Pier 21, Canada\u2019s Immigration Museum in addition to her role at CARE Canada.<\/p>\n
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Martha Harrison is a partner in the International Trade and Investment Law, and Retail and Consumer Markets Groups in Toronto. She is also the coordinator of the firm\u2019s advertising and marketing practice. With industry expertise spanning retail & consumer markets, power, mining, food\/agriculture, oil & gas, and the technology sector, Martha acts as a trusted business advisor to clients, balancing international trade and regulatory law, from a Canadian perspective.\u202f <\/p>\n
Martha offers a full suite of international trade and investment services; she also routinely appears before regulators at all stages of trade disputes. As part of her advertising, marketing and regulatory practice, Martha provides proactive and pragmatic advice on product regulation in Canada. \u202f <\/p>\n
An experienced and sought-after member of the trade bar, Martha is focused on results-based compliance and helps clients in regulated product markets navigate both trade and regulatory business hurdles, to optimize growth opportunities inside and outside of Canada.\u202f <\/p>\n
Due to her unique expertise, Martha is also known in the Canadian cannabis industry as an expert on trade, advertising, marketing and regulatory issues for cannabis products, hemp, and related products.\u202f <\/p>\n
A former adjunct professor of international arbitration at Queen\u2019s University and MBA sessional instructor at DeGroote School of Business, Martha regularly speaks on matters related to trade, consumer regulation and international arbitration. She was also selected by the Government of Canada to be listed on the roster of arbitrators to serve on panels established under Chapter 19 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). In 2013, she was named one of Lexpert\u2019s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 and is recognized as a leading Canadian international trade lawyer by a number of industry and peer-review directories.\u202f <\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Feisal Hussain” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Feisal Hussain is the Senior Director of Innovative Finance for the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA). He leads CCA\u2019s efforts related to unlocking finance and investment for clean cooking, including from the emerging carbon and social impact markets.\u202f <\/p>\n
Feisal Hussain is an institutional economist with over 30 years of international development experience, primarily on financial sector development. Prior to joining CCA, Feisal led a boutique consulting firm helping donors, philanthropic foundations and large management consultancies develop private sector development strategies and design innovation and blended finance structures. Earlier, he held key senior executive roles in UN agencies, international management consultancies and not-for-profit organizations, including as head of UKAid\u2019s largest financial sector reform program in Bangladesh, head of the UN Capital Development Fund in Asia and the Pacific, and head of ActionAid International\u2019s global external affairs and partnerships division.\u202f [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Amy Jarek, ICD.D” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Amy is a builder, partner and change leader with deep experience working internationally and across cultures. In her current role as Vice President, Communications and Engagement at the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) she is responsible for transforming the way the organization involves Indigenous peoples and stakeholders in its regulatory processes and increasing awareness of its work amongst the Canadian public.<\/p>\n
Prior to joining the CER she worked as Group Sustainability Manager at Tullow Oil Plc in London, UK and as Vice President, Corporate Affairs at Talisman Energy in Calgary, Canada. In these two positions she established pioneering approaches to community relations and corporate responsibility from the ground up by forming the diverse relationships necessary to effectively identify and manage environmental, social and political risks associated with undertaking new business activity in over twenty countries.<\/p>\n
Amy has acted as a director of multiple non-profit organizations and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors Director designation (ICD.D), a Masters of Communications Studies degree from the University of Calgary and an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada.<\/p>\n
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Cindy is a committed community leader passionate about fostering inclusivity. She brings five years of experience in the banking sector. She is deeply committed to instigating positive change and contributing to global impact.<\/p>\n
Cindy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Honours) from Nipissing University, North Bay, ON.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a first-generation immigrant from Kenya now residing in Canada, Cindy channels her dual cultural background into her work, striving for equity and inclusivity. She was honoured with the Philanthropy Alumni Award from Nipissing University in December 2020, recognizing her significant contributions to community improvement through generosity, dedication, and service.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Victoria Lee is responsible for the overall strategic direction and operations of Fraser Health, one of five regional health authorities in British Columbia. Over 29,000 employees, 3,000 physicians and more than 6,000 volunteers provide a wide range of integrated health services to more than 1.8 million people in 20 diverse communities on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. Fraser Health operates 12 acute care hospitals as well as community-based long-term care, home health, mental health and public health services.<\/p>\n
Dr. Victoria Lee joined Fraser Health in 2010 as a medical health officer and held progressive leadership positions prior to being appointed president and CEO in 2018. Before joining Fraser Health, she worked in collaboration with national and international organizations including the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank in the areas of comparative health systems, health policy, health financing and ecohealth.<\/p>\n
Dr. Lee also worked as a travel physician in rural communities in Chile and Brazil. Her research activities include health equity, community-based primary health systems, health performance and ecohealth.<\/p>\n
Dr. Lee believes CARE\u2019s compelling mandate of reducing inequities, unleashing waves of good and instituting lasting change is more important than ever, as global relations have become tenuous and redefined with increasing geopolitical risks in the past few years. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly unveiled striking strengths and vulnerabilities of the globally connected world.<\/p>\n
Each and every decision that Dr. Lee has made in her career has been centred around her core values of justice and equity and her desire to make a significant societal impact. CARE\u2019s proven track record in global humanitarian work and broad reach inspired her to offer her support to the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n
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Mr. McLaughlin is an independent consultant and President of McLaughlin Performance Management Consultants Inc. Over the past ten years, he has developed and delivered Performance Audit courses in Canada (Federal and Provincial Audit Offices, and Carleton University), the Caribbean (Saint Lucia, Guyana and Belize), Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and South Africa) and Asia (Vietnam) as well as for the UNDP Internal Audit.<\/p>\n
Mr. McLaughlin was the Deputy Auditor General of Canada when he retired from the Office of the Auditor of Canada in 2002. He held the position of Deputy Auditor General of Canada from 1997 to 2002, where he was responsible for the overall management of the Office including Audit Operations, and was the Senior Financial Officer.<\/p>\n
Mr. McLaughlin began his career in 1971 working as a Management Analyst for Veterans Affairs. In 1973, he joined Canada Post where he advanced to the position of Manager of Corporate Planning. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. McLaughlin worked in the Office of the Auditor General of Canada in progressively senior roles. As an Audit Principal, Mr. McLaughlin was responsible for audits of External Affairs, CIDA and IDRC. He later became an Assistant Auditor General with responsibility for the Montreal Regional Office including audits of VIA Rail, the Business Development Bank of Canada and the International Civil Aviation Organization.<\/p>\n
During 2002-2003, Mr. McLaughlin held the position of President\/Executive Director at CCAF-FCVI, a private foundation dedicated to research and training in the area of accountability and performance auditing. On resigning this position he was elected to the Board of Governors and served as the Chair of the Board. CCAF-FCVI was recently renamed the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation (CAAF).<\/p>\n
Michael McLaughlin joined CATSA (Canadian Air Transport Security Authority) on April 1, 2003 as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. This new organization was in its start-up phase with an annual budget of $400 million and was establishing its programs and procedures. He retired from CATSA on December 31, 2006.<\/p>\n
Mr. McLaughlin served\u00a0 as a member the Audit and Evaluation Committee of the Office of Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada from December 2008 until February of 2022.<\/p>\n
Michael McLaughlin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science, with Honours in Mathematics (1971), from Carleton University in Ottawa. He also graduated from the Certified Management Accountant Program (CMA) in 1989 and from the Advanced Management Program (CCMD) in 1992. Michael was awarded an FCMA in 2004, FCPA in 2014 and the Queen\u2019s Golden Jubilee Medal 2002.<\/p>\n
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Sarosh is an experienced capital markets professional with over 30 years in the financial sector. At a variety of firms including UBS Global Asset Management, Sun Life of Canada, Scheer Rowlett & Associates, Wellington West Capital Markets and UBS Securities, he has held a number of diverse and challenging positions including Equity Portfolio Manager, Equity Research Analyst, Institutional Equity Salesperson, and Commercial & Corporate Lender. Through his consulting firm ESG Performance Partners, Sarosh currently provides sustainability consulting services to both institutional investors and private and publicly-listed companies. In addition as Senior Analyst, ESG at the Pennock Idea Hub, he produces ESG-related investment research for institutional investors and companies.<\/p>\n
Sarosh received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto, and his MBA from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. He is a CFA charterholder, and additionally holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and the FSA Credential from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board.<\/p>\n
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Executive Leadership Team<\/h1>\r\n
Barbara Grantham<\/strong>
President and CEO<\/p>\r\nBarbara Grantham has 30 years' experience as a successful senior executive and consultant in the philanthropic, non-profit and public sectors, across BC and nationally. She is recognized as a charismatic and engaging leader with proven experience in building long-term partnerships with government, and with business and community leaders striving to leave a legacy and have a positive impact on their communities. She has held executive positions with some of Canada's foremost non-profit organizations, including the BC Children's Hospital Foundation, the Canadian Mental Health Association and the StreetoHome Foundation. She also established and ran her own highly successful consulting practice.<\/p>\r\n
Barbara served as President & CEO of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation-one of Canada's top five revenue-producing health care foundations-from 2013 to 2019. Through her years as CEO, Barbara oversaw a revenue increase of 84% to current annual revenue of approximately $100 million. She and the Foundation team successfully repositioned the organization as BC's philanthropic hub for funding health care innovation and research, inner city\/urban health, specialized surgery, oncology, heart and lung disease, mental health\/addictions and other elements of Canada's largest and most complex academic health authority-Vancouver Coastal Health.<\/p>\r\n
Active as a community leader, Barbara serves on the Board of Directors of YMCA of Greater Vancouver, the largest 'on the ground' social service organization in BC, and on the Board of jack.org, a national organization working to revolutionize the conversation for Canada's young people around mental health. She also serves as a volunteer with the national Loran Scholars program.<\/p>\r\n
Barbara thrives in opportunities that stimulate Canadian dialogue on important public policy issues, with organizations and teams that share an innovative and ambitious vision, are committed to excellence in strategy and execution, welcome new ideas and change, and where philanthropy is an important element in success.<\/p>\r\n
Barbara has been repeatedly recognized by both the business and philanthropic communities. In 2016, she was named one of Women's Executive Network's annual Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada. Most recently, she received the 2019 AFP Lifetime Achievement in Fundraising Award in recognition of her decades of philanthropic leadership. She holds a BA degree from Queen's University and a Master's in Public Administration from Carleton University.<\/p>\r\n
Alison Evans<\/strong>
Vice President, Public Engagement<\/p>\r\nAlison Evans is a strategic communications, marketing, fund and program development, and public affairs executive with more than 25 years of progressive experience spanning the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Prior to joining CARE Canada, she held a number of leadership positions within Canada's high tech, postsecondary education, tourism, agriculture, healthcare sectors. She is expert in creating synergy between an organization - its vision and ambition - and the stakeholders, donors, customers, funders and partners who are essential to its success.<\/p>\r\n
Edward Grasmeyer<\/strong>
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Corporate Finance<\/p>\r\nEd Grasmeyer is a CPA with more than 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector with extensive expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting and strategic planning. He joined CARE in 2015 after serving fifteen years in a senior finance role with the Conference Board of Canada, one of Canada's most respected independent research organizations. Ed leads the Corporate Services Department which provides support for CARE Canada and the CARE country offices operations and provides strategic support and direction to the organization.<\/p>\r\n
Simran Singh\u00a0<\/strong>
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Emrul is an innovative and capable leader who is deeply committed to a feminist agenda. In addition to his program expertise, he is an experienced change manager, innovator and has helped cultivate multi-sectoral partnerships and alliances for programs and policies nationally and globally. 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In addition to his program expertise, he is an experienced change manager, innovator and has helped cultivate multi-sectoral partnerships and alliances for programs and policies nationally and globally. 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His alignment with and excitement about CARE’s mission and increasing our impact in the world is undeniable and inspiring.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Linda Hurdle” title_last_edited=”off|desktop” content_tablet=”<\/p>\n Emrul Hasan<\/span> has spent 20 years within the social impact sector, working with both governments and development organizations across 27 countries designing, implementing and evaluating high-impact social and economic development programs.<\/span> Prior to leading the Citizenship and Sustainability practice for Hill+Knowlton\u2019s Corporate Advisory arm, Emrul held senior leadership roles\u2014most recently as Vice President Program Effectiveness and Quality at Plan International Canada\u2014as well as positions with Plan International Bangladesh and within the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and UNDP-UNCDF.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Emrul is an innovative and capable leader who is deeply committed to a feminist agenda. 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In 2020 Ms. McCormack Raitt was named a Woodrow Wilson Center Global Fellow of the Canada Institute.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Lisa de Wilde, C.M. – Vice Chair” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Eliza Casinather” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Eliza is a strong advocate and passionate supporter of advancing women and other underserved talent segments to create a more inclusive corporate landscape. She has served with Girls E-Mentorship and the Canadian Association of Urban Finance Professionals and partnered closely with Women in Capital Markets and 100 Women in Finance. In addition to her role with CARE Canada, she currently sits on the Canadian Paralympic Games Human Resources subcommittee, advises Women in Aerospace Canada, and mentors new immigrants and young women from coast to coast.<\/p>\n Eliza holds a Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management and the University of Melbourne, Australia along with an Honors Bachelor of Science and Economics from the University of Toronto.<\/p>\n A global citizen and avid traveller, Eliza has lived in 5 countries and visited 70 countries spanning 6 continents. Through her travels, she witnessed firsthand CARE\u2019s paramount humanitarian relief and international development work and strongly champions CARE Canada\u2019s vision and purpose. When she is not travelling, she can be found spending time with her family, speaking on leadership panels and guest lecturing at universities across North America.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Marie Lynne Desrochers, ICD.D” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Marie Lynne is a seasoned senior executive with 30 years of building and expanding businesses in retail and commercial banking in Canada and internationally at RBC Royal Bank and National Bank of Canada. She has extensive experience in building products and services, operating models and managing risks for meaningful impact.<\/p>\n She has served on numerous boards including Payments Canada, Swift Corporate Advisory, Canada-US Business Council, Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Qu\u00e9bec, Armand-Frappier Foundation and United Way. She is currently Vice president of the Board of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Director and member of the international committee of Catalyste+, formerly CESO (Canadian Executive Services Overseas). She is also a volunteer advisor for Catalyste+ in Nunavut and Africa, part-time lecturer at Ecole Des Dirigeants HEC (University of Montreal) and committee lead and mentor for the Association of Women in Finance of Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and International Business from McGill University, an MBA in Finance from HEC and her ICD designation from University of Toronto (Rotman). She has been acknowledged by her peers and clients for her dynamic, forward-thinking, innovative solution-orientated approaches.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Salima Ebrahim” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Prior to Chief of Staff Salima led intergovernmental and external relations for the City of Edmonton, which she came to after leading the Banff Forum one of Canada\u2019s preeminent public policy forums. There she led the strategic planning\/implementation, donor relations, budget development and operations of the organization as Executive Director. This built upon a successful career at Deloitte where she was a leader in the Strategy & Operations group, overseeing teams and multi-million-dollar budgets, with responsibility for delivering key strategic and operational projects for public sector clients in Ontario and the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n Previously, Salima also worked for the City of Calgary and the Government of Canada in a variety of roles, in addition to being a fellow with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. She has her BA from the University of Alberta and her MSc from the London School of Economics.<\/p>\n An active member of the community, she currently sits on the board of Pier 21, Canada\u2019s Immigration Museum in addition to her role at CARE Canada.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Martha Harrison” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Martha offers a full suite of international trade and investment services; she also routinely appears before regulators at all stages of trade disputes. As part of her advertising, marketing and regulatory practice, Martha provides proactive and pragmatic advice on product regulation in Canada. \u202f <\/p>\n An experienced and sought-after member of the trade bar, Martha is focused on results-based compliance and helps clients in regulated product markets navigate both trade and regulatory business hurdles, to optimize growth opportunities inside and outside of Canada.\u202f <\/p>\n Due to her unique expertise, Martha is also known in the Canadian cannabis industry as an expert on trade, advertising, marketing and regulatory issues for cannabis products, hemp, and related products.\u202f <\/p>\n A former adjunct professor of international arbitration at Queen\u2019s University and MBA sessional instructor at DeGroote School of Business, Martha regularly speaks on matters related to trade, consumer regulation and international arbitration. She was also selected by the Government of Canada to be listed on the roster of arbitrators to serve on panels established under Chapter 19 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). In 2013, she was named one of Lexpert\u2019s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 and is recognized as a leading Canadian international trade lawyer by a number of industry and peer-review directories.\u202f <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Feisal Hussain” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”] Feisal Hussain is an institutional economist with over 30 years of international development experience, primarily on financial sector development. Prior to joining CCA, Feisal led a boutique consulting firm helping donors, philanthropic foundations and large management consultancies develop private sector development strategies and design innovation and blended finance structures. Earlier, he held key senior executive roles in UN agencies, international management consultancies and not-for-profit organizations, including as head of UKAid\u2019s largest financial sector reform program in Bangladesh, head of the UN Capital Development Fund in Asia and the Pacific, and head of ActionAid International\u2019s global external affairs and partnerships division.\u202f [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Amy Jarek, ICD.D” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Prior to joining the CER she worked as Group Sustainability Manager at Tullow Oil Plc in London, UK and as Vice President, Corporate Affairs at Talisman Energy in Calgary, Canada. In these two positions she established pioneering approaches to community relations and corporate responsibility from the ground up by forming the diverse relationships necessary to effectively identify and manage environmental, social and political risks associated with undertaking new business activity in over twenty countries.<\/p>\n Amy has acted as a director of multiple non-profit organizations and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors Director designation (ICD.D), a Masters of Communications Studies degree from the University of Calgary and an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Cindy Karugia” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Cindy is a committed community leader passionate about fostering inclusivity. She brings five years of experience in the banking sector. She is deeply committed to instigating positive change and contributing to global impact.<\/p>\n Cindy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Honours) from Nipissing University, North Bay, ON.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a first-generation immigrant from Kenya now residing in Canada, Cindy channels her dual cultural background into her work, striving for equity and inclusivity. She was honoured with the Philanthropy Alumni Award from Nipissing University in December 2020, recognizing her significant contributions to community improvement through generosity, dedication, and service.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Dr. Victoria Lee” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Dr. Victoria Lee joined Fraser Health in 2010 as a medical health officer and held progressive leadership positions prior to being appointed president and CEO in 2018. Before joining Fraser Health, she worked in collaboration with national and international organizations including the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank in the areas of comparative health systems, health policy, health financing and ecohealth.<\/p>\n Dr. Lee also worked as a travel physician in rural communities in Chile and Brazil. Her research activities include health equity, community-based primary health systems, health performance and ecohealth.<\/p>\n Dr. Lee believes CARE\u2019s compelling mandate of reducing inequities, unleashing waves of good and instituting lasting change is more important than ever, as global relations have become tenuous and redefined with increasing geopolitical risks in the past few years. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly unveiled striking strengths and vulnerabilities of the globally connected world.<\/p>\n Each and every decision that Dr. Lee has made in her career has been centred around her core values of justice and equity and her desire to make a significant societal impact. CARE\u2019s proven track record in global humanitarian work and broad reach inspired her to offer her support to the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Michael J. McLaughlin” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Mr. McLaughlin was the Deputy Auditor General of Canada when he retired from the Office of the Auditor of Canada in 2002. He held the position of Deputy Auditor General of Canada from 1997 to 2002, where he was responsible for the overall management of the Office including Audit Operations, and was the Senior Financial Officer.<\/p>\n Mr. McLaughlin began his career in 1971 working as a Management Analyst for Veterans Affairs. In 1973, he joined Canada Post where he advanced to the position of Manager of Corporate Planning. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. McLaughlin worked in the Office of the Auditor General of Canada in progressively senior roles. As an Audit Principal, Mr. McLaughlin was responsible for audits of External Affairs, CIDA and IDRC. He later became an Assistant Auditor General with responsibility for the Montreal Regional Office including audits of VIA Rail, the Business Development Bank of Canada and the International Civil Aviation Organization.<\/p>\n During 2002-2003, Mr. McLaughlin held the position of President\/Executive Director at CCAF-FCVI, a private foundation dedicated to research and training in the area of accountability and performance auditing. On resigning this position he was elected to the Board of Governors and served as the Chair of the Board. CCAF-FCVI was recently renamed the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation (CAAF).<\/p>\n Michael McLaughlin joined CATSA (Canadian Air Transport Security Authority) on April 1, 2003 as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. This new organization was in its start-up phase with an annual budget of $400 million and was establishing its programs and procedures. He retired from CATSA on December 31, 2006.<\/p>\n Mr. McLaughlin served\u00a0 as a member the Audit and Evaluation Committee of the Office of Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada from December 2008 until February of 2022.<\/p>\n Michael McLaughlin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science, with Honours in Mathematics (1971), from Carleton University in Ottawa. He also graduated from the Certified Management Accountant Program (CMA) in 1989 and from the Advanced Management Program (CCMD) in 1992. Michael was awarded an FCMA in 2004, FCPA in 2014 and the Queen\u2019s Golden Jubilee Medal 2002.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Sarosh Nanavati” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Sarosh received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto, and his MBA from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. 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She also established and ran her own highly successful consulting practice.<\/p>\r\n Barbara served as President & CEO of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation-one of Canada's top five revenue-producing health care foundations-from 2013 to 2019. Through her years as CEO, Barbara oversaw a revenue increase of 84% to current annual revenue of approximately $100 million. She and the Foundation team successfully repositioned the organization as BC's philanthropic hub for funding health care innovation and research, inner city\/urban health, specialized surgery, oncology, heart and lung disease, mental health\/addictions and other elements of Canada's largest and most complex academic health authority-Vancouver Coastal Health.<\/p>\r\n Active as a community leader, Barbara serves on the Board of Directors of YMCA of Greater Vancouver, the largest 'on the ground' social service organization in BC, and on the Board of jack.org, a national organization working to revolutionize the conversation for Canada's young people around mental health. She also serves as a volunteer with the national Loran Scholars program.<\/p>\r\n Barbara thrives in opportunities that stimulate Canadian dialogue on important public policy issues, with organizations and teams that share an innovative and ambitious vision, are committed to excellence in strategy and execution, welcome new ideas and change, and where philanthropy is an important element in success.<\/p>\r\n Barbara has been repeatedly recognized by both the business and philanthropic communities. In 2016, she was named one of Women's Executive Network's annual Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada. Most recently, she received the 2019 AFP Lifetime Achievement in Fundraising Award in recognition of her decades of philanthropic leadership. She holds a BA degree from Queen's University and a Master's in Public Administration from Carleton University.<\/p>\r\n Alison Evans is a strategic communications, marketing, fund and program development, and public affairs executive with more than 25 years of progressive experience spanning the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Prior to joining CARE Canada, she held a number of leadership positions within Canada's high tech, postsecondary education, tourism, agriculture, healthcare sectors. She is expert in creating synergy between an organization - its vision and ambition - and the stakeholders, donors, customers, funders and partners who are essential to its success.<\/p>\r\n Ed Grasmeyer is a CPA with more than 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector with extensive expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting and strategic planning. He joined CARE in 2015 after serving fifteen years in a senior finance role with the Conference Board of Canada, one of Canada's most respected independent research organizations. Ed leads the Corporate Services Department which provides support for CARE Canada and the CARE country offices operations and provides strategic support and direction to the organization.<\/p>\r\n Simran Singh is the Vice-President of Global Programs and is primarily responsible for CARE Canada's program team. Prior to this position, she's had a variety of jobs at CARE Canada including, Director of Global Strategy and Gender Equality, CARE Canada's Senior Gender and Humanitarian Advisor and led CARE Canada's humanitarian program unit. Previously, she worked for the Canadian and British Government as well as the UN Refugee Agency. She has been deployed to Pakistan, Kenya and Philippines, Ethiopia and Jordan. Originally from Vancouver, Simran has a B.A. in History from Simon Fraser University and a Master's degree in Gender and Development from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex.<\/p>\r\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/619"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=619"}],"version-history":[{"count":51,"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/619\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":260112,"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/619\/revisions\/260112"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12592"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/care.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/p>\nVice President, Global Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nChief Programs Officer<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nVice President, Global Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Chief Operations Officer<\/strong><\/h2>\nChief Operations Officer<\/h2>\nBoard of Directors<\/h2>\n
Chair of the Board of Directors<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Honourable Lisa McCormack Raitt is currently the Vice-Chair, Global Investment Banking at CIBC Capital Markets, having previously worked in both the public and private sectors. Ms. McCormack Raitt\u2019s current focus is on senior client coverage and business development with clients in the energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors, which align closely with her deep expertise.<\/p>\nLisa de Wilde is the Bell Media Professor in Media Management in the Schulich School of Business MBA Program in Arts, Media and Entertainment Management. She served as CEO of TVO from 2005 to 2019, where she transformed the educational broadcaster from an analog operation to an innovative, fully digital leader in current affairs and education technology. She serves on the Boards of TELUS where she chairs the Governance Committee, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada where she is Vice Chair, \u00c9cole de danse contemporaine de Montr\u00e9al and CARE Canada. She is also a former Chair of the Board of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). She is a lawyer by training who began her career at the CRTC, was a partner at a major law firm and served as President and CEO of Astral Television Networks. Lisa is a recipient of the Queen\u2019s Diamond Jubilee Medal, has received honourary degrees from Ryerson University and Brandon University, holds a Bachelor of Arts and of Laws degrees from McGill University and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and is a Member of the Order of Canada.<\/p>\nEliza brings over 15 years of experience in strategic consulting, program delivery, digital innovation, and human resources across technology, retail banking and capital markets in leading global financial centers. She has successfully distinguished herself as a strategic and inclusive leader, trusted advisor, and transformation catalyst with a proven ability to elevate client and employee experiences, grow competitive businesses and deliver commercial value in today’s dynamic markets.<\/p>\nMarie Lynne Desrochers is an Independent Director, Strategic Advisor and Partner with Ai Outcome, a technology start-up specialized in advanced analytics. She is passionate about creating value for clients, employees and communities and shares in CARE\u2019s vision for a world of hope, inclusion and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security.<\/p>\nAs Chief of Staff and Corporate Lead for Anti-Racism and Reconciliation, Salima is a member of the Executive Leadership Team with responsibility for several discrete areas of enterprise-wide strategy and operations, including intergovernmental relations, executive communication, system alignment including building and enhancing corporate governance structures that are strategically aligned to drive the corporate mandate, and senior level relationship management. She also leads and contributes to shaping and executing strategic projects. As the the corporate lead for anti racism and reconciliation Salima leads the high level office for anti racism which is tasked with creating an equitable organization and working towards a City that is inclusive and welcoming for staff and Edmontonians from all communities; and developing and implementing the first ever municipal response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 calls to action and being an executive sponsor of our Indigenous Framework.<\/p>\nMartha Harrison is a partner in the International Trade and Investment Law, and Retail and Consumer Markets Groups in Toronto. She is also the coordinator of the firm\u2019s advertising and marketing practice. With industry expertise spanning retail & consumer markets, power, mining, food\/agriculture, oil & gas, and the technology sector, Martha acts as a trusted business advisor to clients, balancing international trade and regulatory law, from a Canadian perspective.\u202f <\/p>\nFeisal Hussain is the Senior Director of Innovative Finance for the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA). He leads CCA\u2019s efforts related to unlocking finance and investment for clean cooking, including from the emerging carbon and social impact markets.\u202f <\/p>\nAmy is a builder, partner and change leader with deep experience working internationally and across cultures. In her current role as Vice President, Communications and Engagement at the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) she is responsible for transforming the way the organization involves Indigenous peoples and stakeholders in its regulatory processes and increasing awareness of its work amongst the Canadian public.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nDr. Victoria Lee is responsible for the overall strategic direction and operations of Fraser Health, one of five regional health authorities in British Columbia. Over 29,000 employees, 3,000 physicians and more than 6,000 volunteers provide a wide range of integrated health services to more than 1.8 million people in 20 diverse communities on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. Fraser Health operates 12 acute care hospitals as well as community-based long-term care, home health, mental health and public health services.<\/p>\nMr. McLaughlin is an independent consultant and President of McLaughlin Performance Management Consultants Inc. Over the past ten years, he has developed and delivered Performance Audit courses in Canada (Federal and Provincial Audit Offices, and Carleton University), the Caribbean (Saint Lucia, Guyana and Belize), Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and South Africa) and Asia (Vietnam) as well as for the UNDP Internal Audit.<\/p>\nSarosh is an experienced capital markets professional with over 30 years in the financial sector. At a variety of firms including UBS Global Asset Management, Sun Life of Canada, Scheer Rowlett & Associates, Wellington West Capital Markets and UBS Securities, he has held a number of diverse and challenging positions including Equity Portfolio Manager, Equity Research Analyst, Institutional Equity Salesperson, and Commercial & Corporate Lender. Through his consulting firm ESG Performance Partners, Sarosh currently provides sustainability consulting services to both institutional investors and private and publicly-listed companies. In addition as Senior Analyst, ESG at the Pennock Idea Hub, he produces ESG-related investment research for institutional investors and companies.<\/p>\nExecutive Leadership Team<\/h1>\r\n
Barbara Grantham<\/strong>
President and CEO<\/p>\r\n Alison Evans<\/strong>
Vice President, Public Engagement<\/p>\r\n Edward Grasmeyer<\/strong>
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Corporate Finance<\/p>\r\n Simran Singh\u00a0<\/strong>
Vice President, Global Programs<\/p>\r\n