Our Board of Directors
Our volunteer board brings experience, passion, insight, and intellect to the table.
The Immigrant Welcome Centre’s board of directors oversees our executive activities and sets policy and direction for the organization. They are elected by our membership and their work is vital to our success.
If you would like to contact the board, please email them at theboard@immigrantwelcome.ca.

Board of Directors
Doug Preston
Gillian Normandin
Lonni Baker
Nina Baksh
Heather Clarke
Karen Evans
Kevin John
Each of our board directors has taken the #DifferentTogether pledge. Learn more about the pledge, as well as how to become a member and other ways to support our organization and mission.
Download MISA 2021-2024 Strategic Plan (infographic)
Download MISA 2021-2022 Annual Report. Find the previous years’ reports here.
Members Spotlight

IWC Board Spotlight: Nina Baksh
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Nina Baksh, who’s been serving on our Board for two years. Nina brings to the Board her

IWC Board Spotlight: Kevin John
We would like to introduce you to Kevin John, a valuable member of our Board! How long have you served on the board? Since September

IWC Board Spotlight: Doug Preston
Please meet Doug Preston, our Board Chair. Doug is a dedicated and passionate Board Member that has been collaborating with us for many years! How

IWC Board Spotlight: Gillian Normandin
It’s a pleasure to introduce you to Gillian Normandin, one of our Board Members. We are lucky that Gillian has chosen to give back to

IWC Board Spotlight: Karen Evans
We are pleased to introduce you to one of our Board Members, Karen Evans. We are grateful for Karen’s expertise, and for being so passionate