Board of Directors and Representatives

Ms. Nargis Jamal, President

Founding member of WEIF, Graduate of Grant MacEwan College's Voluntary Sector Management Program.
Businesswoman

Ms. Debbie Hall, Vice President

Completed Masters of Nursing focusing on cultural competence.

Mr. Salim Kara, Treasurer

Extensive experience fundraising for not-for-profit organizations. A well-known member of the community. Manager with Alberta Finance.

Ms. Lorraine Bansi, Board Member

Co-owner of an Edmonton Second Cup Coffee Shop.

Mr. Terry Maskell, Board Member

Several years experience in various initiatives in inner city projects in Edmonton. A qualified journeyman power systems electrician.

Ms. Dilshad Nanji, Board Member

Graduate of the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and is presently working at the Royal Alexander Hospital. As a Registered nurse she specializes in working in the field of thoracic, vascular and general surgeries.

Ms. Sheniz Kassam, Board Member

Graduate of Public Affairs and Policy Management, specializing in Development studies. Co-founder of Green Alberta.

Ms. Francine Villeneuve, Board Member

Entrepreneur operating a construction business in High Prairie, Alberta.

Dr. Moladad Shafa, Representative in Northern Areas, Pakistan

Head of Aga Khan University's Professional Development Centre, North, Pakistan. He is based in Gilgit, Northern Areas, Pakistan.

Dr. Mir Afzal Tajik, Representative in the District of Chitral, Pakistan

Head of Aga Khan University's Professional Development Centre, Chitral, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan. He is the founder and President of ANMOL (local NGO) that, in partnership with WEIF and CIDA, delivers programs in the Chitral District.

Mr. Dipesh Tank, Representative in Mumbai, India

Radio Broadcaster based in Mumbai, India. He is the founder and President of Youth for People (local NGO) that, in partnership with WWIF, delivers programs in India.