Matthew Dorozio was born and raised in Canada, growing up in Vancouver before eventually settling in Calgary, which he has proudly called home for many years. Although he spent some time living abroad, Canada has always remained at the heart of his journey. With a...
Nazeela Monfared is originally from Iran and brings with her a lifetime of experience shaped by connection, curiosity, and service. After more than 25 years in the airline industry, Nazeela retired having fulfilled a lifelong love of travel, exploring countries and...
Heba currently volunteers with CIWA’s reception team and the Everyday English for Seniors Program. Born in Egypt, Heba spent part of her childhood in Australia before returning to her home country. She holds a Master of Arts in Elementary Education and brings more...
We are proud to celebrate 18 outstanding women who have been selected as this year’s Ron Ghitter CM Scholarship Fund. Each recipient will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their education and career goals. These extraordinary women whose journeys span...
She shares her time and talents with CIWA’s Seniors Sewing and Craft Groups, stitching creativity, friendship, and community into every project. Lida and her spouse relocated to Calgary in 2024 from Iran, joining their daughter, who had settled in Canada several years...
