Our organizing committee
- Danielle Dias, Wellness Engagement Coordinator, Human Resources
- Catarina Chagas, Manager, Strategic Communications and Outreach, Vice-Principal Research Portfolio
- Ansha Nega Ahmed, Postoctoral Researcher, Employment Relations Studies
- Maria Andrade Jacome, Business Development Coordinator, Faculty of Education
Danielle Dias
Danielle began her career in advertising and marketing before transitioning into executive support and, more recently, employee wellness and engagement in higher education. She is passionate about fostering inclusive spaces where diverse perspectives are valued.
Catarina Chagas
Catarina is a writer, a singer, and a mother of two. For the past few years, she's been trying to figure out how to stay warm in the Canadian winter. While things have been getting easier each year, summer will always be her favourite season. Connect with Catarina if you want to explore hiking and picnic spots in and around Kingston.
Ansha Nega Ahmed
Ansha is a proud mother and a loving wife. She loves celebrating others and diverse cultures with coffee, and she would love to share Ethiopian coffee ceremony, her “global connector”. Ansha embraces connection with nature, so you might often see her wondering events on the sky.
Maria Andrade Jacome
Maria joined 鶹’s as an international student from Ecuador, an experience that shaped her passion for supporting international students and employees. In her role, she builds partnerships and creates opportunities that foster connection, belonging, and growth. She especially enjoys bringing people together and sharing food from different cultures as a way to build community.
Frameworks
Our purpose and mandate are underpinned by: