CIWA Blog
Meet Ariane
Ariane, whose family is from Democratic Republic of the Congo, was born and raised in Lebanon. She holds multiple master’s degrees. Prior to moving to Calgary early in 2024, she worked as a Project Manager and Researcher with different non-governmental organization...
Meet Michelle
Michelle Young, born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, has called Canada home for over 30 years. After living in Vancouver, she and her family eventually settled in Calgary. With a professional background spanning over 25 years in the oil and gas sector,...
Meet Ruiyi
Meet Ruiyi: She supported CIWA’s 2024 Tax Clinic
Meet Natalia
Meet Natalia Balanetchi: She supports the Pursuit of Happiness Program
Meet Jia Yan
Meet Jiayan: She provides administrative program and reception support
Meet Maria
Meet Maria Khalid: She volunteers as a Youth Mentor
Meet Janice
Meet Janice Whitley: She volunteers with the Everyday English for Seniors Program
Meet Angela
Meet Angela Galeos: She mentors for 4 different programs
Meet Adania
Meet Adania. She currently volunteers for CIWA’s New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups Program.
Meet Yevheniia
Meet Yevheniia. She currently volunteers as reception support to administrative staff