Jiayan was born and raised in China. With a master’s degree in education and experience as a Project Analyst, she moved to Canada in 2022 eager to expand her horizons and make a meaningful impact in her new community. Since 2023, Jiayan has been a dedicated volunteer...
Maria was a young child when her family moved to Calgary from Pakistan. She holds a Bachelor of Science and is a researcher at one of Calgary’s hospitals. Maria was motivated to volunteer and support immigrant youth as she remembered her personal immigration...
Janice was born and raised in Calgary. Prior to retirement she worked in the insurance industry. Janice first learned about CIWA at a craft fair in the lobby of her former office building. She visited CIWA’s Craft table and purchased an apron that quickly became one...
Angela was 17 when her family relocated from the Philippines to Canada. After finishing high school, she pursued and earned a Bachelor of Nursing, subsequently working as a nurse for several years. Currently, she is advancing her education with a Bachelor of General...
Meet Adania. She currently volunteers for CIWA’s New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups Program. Adania is originally from Mexico and has called Canada home since 2019. Before moving to Calgary, she lived in Saskatchewan and also spent time in China and the United...
Yevheniia, originally from Ukraine, moved to Calgary in April 2023 with her husband. Holding a Master’s in Law and Psychology and with a background as a lawyer and life coach, she plans to continue her life coaching career in Canada. Drawn to the services...
