2025-2026 SAISIA Board of Directors
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Ali Abukar
Board President
Ali is currently the CEO of Saskatoon Open Door Society, a role he has been in since 2015.
Brent Clarke
Board Vice-President
Brent is currently the English as an Additional Language Program Coordinator at North West College, working out of the North Battleford campus.
Adnan Rherrass
Board Treasurer
Adnan Rherrass serves as a project coordinator at Le Service d'Accueil et d'Inclusion Francophone (SAIF-SK)
Afton Tolley
Board Secretary
Afton Tolley has spent the past 14 years at Global Gathering Place, dedicated to providing newcomers with skill development opportunities and increasing their sense of belonging in Saskatoon.
Brandi Hamilton
Board Member
With over 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Brandi Hamilton brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to community service.
Janine Hart
Board Member
Janine Hart is the Executive Director of The Humboldt Regional Newcomer Centre Inc.
Annette McGovern
Board Member
Annette has been the Executive Director at Battleford Immigration Resource Centre (BIRC) for the last ten years.
Melissa Mitchell
Board Member
Melissa Mitchell, Manager – Moose Jaw Newcomer Welcome Centre
Jean Pascal Niyigena
Board Member
Jean Pascal Niyigena works for the Service d'accueil et inclusion Francophone|SK (SAIF-SK) in the capacity of coordinator of case management services in the Prince Albert area.
Viju Vijayan
Board Member
Getachew Woldeyesus
Board Member
Getachew Woldeyesus is the Senior Manager of Settlement, Family and Community Services at the Regina Open Door Society and past president of SAISIA.
Nafiseh Zamani
Board Member
Driven by a passion for fostering inclusive communities, Nafiseh Zamani is the Language Program Manager at the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association (SIA).