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All Members
Board of Directors
National Directors
Showcase Team
Marketing Team
Mohamed Hamdy
Mohamed Hamdy
Director of Operations - Programs
mo@cultureshockcanada.org
Mohamed Hamdy is a highly dedicated Director of Operations at Culture Shock
Alan Faigal
Alan Faigal
Board Member, Curriculum Development and Community Outreach Animator
alan@cultureshockcanada.org
Alan Faigal is an educator, dancer and community animator who has been
Arwen Higgins
Arwen Higgins
Board Member
arwen@cultureshockcanada.org
Arwen Higgins has 15 years experience working in the government and non-profit
Julie Do
Julie Do
Board Member
marketing@cultureshockcanada.org
As a content creator driven by the power behind storytelling, Julie lives
Marc-André Clément
Marc-André Clément
National Executive Director
mac@cultureshockcanada.org
Marc-André Clement is a passionate entrepreneur and educator who dedicates his life
Alison Gardener
Alison Gardener
Board Member - Direcor of Philanthropy
alison@cultureshockcanada.org
Alison Gardener is a dedicated individual with a strong focus on accessibility.
Marla Mazer
Marla Mazer
Board Member
marla@cultureshockcanada.org
Marla is an international education professional and is currently the Manager of
Karen Dang
Karen Dang
Board Member
karen@cultureshockcanada.org
Karen first joined the Culture Shock Canada family as a dancer with
Gord Elliott
Gord Elliott
Showcase Events Director
gord@cultureshockcanada.org
Toyin Omoniyi
Toyin Omoniyi
Board Member - Legal
toyin@cultureshockcanada.org
Toyin Omoniyi is a lawyer with her focus on corporate and board
Marie Pier Bouchard
Marie Pier Bouchard
Social Media Specialist
social@cultureshockcanada.org
Marie Pier Bouchard graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor's
Abieyuwa Adeseiye
Abieyuwa Adeseiye
Senior Graphic Designer
aby@cultureshockcanada.org
Abieyuwa (Aby for short) is a designer and digital illustrator with over
Charis Chen
Charis Chen
Editorial Lead
charis@cultureshockcanada.org
Hi, my name is Charis (pronounced ka-ri-s), a passionate dance lover and
Claude Charron
Claude Charron
Senior Graphic Designer
claude@cultureshockcanada.org
Growing up, dancing and drawing were my main hobbies and eventually developed
Madison Aris
Madison Aris
Social Media Coordinator
madison@cultureshockcanada.org
I am very excited to be contributing to the Culture Shock community.
Michelle Hiller
Michelle Hiller
Senior Creative Writer
michelle@cultureshockcanada.org
Michelle Hiller (she/her) is an editor and writer who recently graduated from
Minah Tau
Minah Tau
Creative Writer
minah@cultureshockcanada.org
Minah Tau is a diligent and professional communicator and journalist driven by
Nidaa Chakkittammal
Nidaa Chakkittammal
Creative Writer
nidaa@cultureshockcanada.org
I am all for AI. However, I will continue to write for
Oceanica Salvi
Oceanica Salvi
Social Media Coordinator
oceanica@cultureshockcanada.org
I am a passionate and art-driven Social Media Coordinator. With a deep
Samantha Morrison
Samantha Morrison
Digital Marketing Coordinator
samantha@cultureshockcanada.org
I am an aspiring organized and ambitious professional currently actively pursuing new
Shannon Guo
Shannon Guo
Graphic Designer
shannon@cultureshockcanada.org
Currently a student at Sheridan College studying visual arts and design, Shannon
All Members
Board of Directors
National Directors
Showcase Team
Marketing Team
Mohamed Hamdy
Mohamed Hamdy
Director of Operations - Programs
mo@cultureshockcanada.org
Mohamed Hamdy is a highly dedicated Director of Operations at Culture Shock
Alan Faigal
Alan Faigal
Board Member, Curriculum Development and Community Outreach Animator
alan@cultureshockcanada.org
Alan Faigal is an educator, dancer and community animator who has been
Arwen Higgins
Arwen Higgins
Board Member
arwen@cultureshockcanada.org
Arwen Higgins has 15 years experience working in the government and non-profit
Julie Do
Julie Do
Board Member
marketing@cultureshockcanada.org
As a content creator driven by the power behind storytelling, Julie lives
Marc-André Clément
Marc-André Clément
National Executive Director
mac@cultureshockcanada.org
Marc-André Clement is a passionate entrepreneur and educator who dedicates his life
Alison Gardener
Alison Gardener
Board Member - Direcor of Philanthropy
alison@cultureshockcanada.org
Alison Gardener is a dedicated individual with a strong focus on accessibility.
Marla Mazer
Marla Mazer
Board Member
marla@cultureshockcanada.org
Marla is an international education professional and is currently the Manager of
Karen Dang
Karen Dang
Board Member
karen@cultureshockcanada.org
Karen first joined the Culture Shock Canada family as a dancer with
Gord Elliott
Gord Elliott
Showcase Events Director
gord@cultureshockcanada.org
Toyin Omoniyi
Toyin Omoniyi
Board Member - Legal
toyin@cultureshockcanada.org
Toyin Omoniyi is a lawyer with her focus on corporate and board
Marie Pier Bouchard
Marie Pier Bouchard
Social Media Specialist
social@cultureshockcanada.org
Marie Pier Bouchard graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor's
Abieyuwa Adeseiye
Abieyuwa Adeseiye
Senior Graphic Designer
aby@cultureshockcanada.org
Abieyuwa (Aby for short) is a designer and digital illustrator with over
Charis Chen
Charis Chen
Editorial Lead
charis@cultureshockcanada.org
Hi, my name is Charis (pronounced ka-ri-s), a passionate dance lover and
Claude Charron
Claude Charron
Senior Graphic Designer
claude@cultureshockcanada.org
Growing up, dancing and drawing were my main hobbies and eventually developed
Madison Aris
Madison Aris
Social Media Coordinator
madison@cultureshockcanada.org
I am very excited to be contributing to the Culture Shock community.
Michelle Hiller
Michelle Hiller
Senior Creative Writer
michelle@cultureshockcanada.org
Michelle Hiller (she/her) is an editor and writer who recently graduated from
Minah Tau
Minah Tau
Creative Writer
minah@cultureshockcanada.org
Minah Tau is a diligent and professional communicator and journalist driven by
Nidaa Chakkittammal
Nidaa Chakkittammal
Creative Writer
nidaa@cultureshockcanada.org
I am all for AI. However, I will continue to write for
Oceanica Salvi
Oceanica Salvi
Social Media Coordinator
oceanica@cultureshockcanada.org
I am a passionate and art-driven Social Media Coordinator. With a deep
Samantha Morrison
Samantha Morrison
Digital Marketing Coordinator
samantha@cultureshockcanada.org
I am an aspiring organized and ambitious professional currently actively pursuing new
Shannon Guo
Shannon Guo
Graphic Designer
shannon@cultureshockcanada.org
Currently a student at Sheridan College studying visual arts and design, Shannon
All Members
Board of Directors
National Directors
Showcase Team
Mohamed Hamdy
Mohamed Hamdy
Director of Operations - Programs
mo@cultureshockcanada.org
Mohamed Hamdy is a highly dedicated Director of Operations at Culture Shock
Alan Faigal
Alan Faigal
Board Member, Curriculum Development and Community Outreach Animator
alan@cultureshockcanada.org
Alan Faigal is an educator, dancer and community animator who has been
Arwen Higgins
Arwen Higgins
Board Member
arwen@cultureshockcanada.org
Arwen Higgins has 15 years experience working in the government and non-profit
Julie Do
Julie Do
Board Member
marketing@cultureshockcanada.org
As a content creator driven by the power behind storytelling, Julie lives
Marc-André Clément
Marc-André Clément
National Executive Director
mac@cultureshockcanada.org
Marc-André Clement is a passionate entrepreneur and educator who dedicates his life
All Members
Board of Directors
National Directors
Showcase Team
Mohamed Hamdy
Director of Operations - Programs
Mohamed Hamdy
Alan Faigal
Board Member, Curriculum Development and Community Outreach Animator
Alan Faigal
Arwen Higgins
Board Member
Arwen Higgins
Julie Do
Board Member
Julie Do
Marc-André Clément
National Executive Director
Marc-André Clément
All Members
Board of Directors
National Directors
Showcase Team
Programs Team
Marketing Team
Abieyuwa Adeseiye
Abieyuwa Adeseiye
Senior Graphic Designer
aby@cultureshockcanada.org
Abieyuwa (Aby for short) is a designer and digital illustrator with over
Alan Faigal
Alan Faigal
Board Member, Curriculum Development and Community Outreach Animator
alan@cultureshockcanada.org
Alan Faigal is an educator, dancer and community animator who has been
Karen Dang
Karen Dang
Board Member
karen@cultureshockcanada.org
Karen first joined the Culture Shock Canada family as a dancer with
Marc-André Clément
Marc-André Clément
National Executive Director
mac@cultureshockcanada.org
Marc-André Clement is a passionate entrepreneur and educator who dedicates his life
Marie Pier Bouchard
Marie Pier Bouchard
Social Media Specialist
social@cultureshockcanada.org
Marie Pier Bouchard graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor's
Stéphanie Oliver
Stéphanie Oliver
National Director of Operations
stephanie.oliver@cultureshockcanada.org
Stephanie is an educator at heart. She believes in Freire's message that
All Members
Board of Directors
National Directors
Showcase Team
Mohamed Hamdy
mo@cultureshockcanada.org
Mohamed Hamdy is a highly dedicated Director of Operations at Culture Shock
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Mohamed Hamdy
Director of Operations - Programs
Alan Faigal
alan@cultureshockcanada.org
Alan Faigal is an educator, dancer and community animator who has been
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Alan Faigal
Board Member, Curriculum Development and Community Outreach Animator
Arwen Higgins
arwen@cultureshockcanada.org
Arwen Higgins has 15 years experience working in the government and non-profit
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Arwen Higgins
Board Member
Julie Do
marketing@cultureshockcanada.org
As a content creator driven by the power behind storytelling, Julie lives
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Julie Do
Board Member
Marc-André Clément
mac@cultureshockcanada.org
Marc-André Clement is a passionate entrepreneur and educator who dedicates his life
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Marc-André Clément
National Executive Director
All Members
Board of Directors
National Directors
Showcase Team
Mohamed Hamdy
Mohamed Hamdy
Director of Operations - Programs
Alan Faigal
Alan Faigal
Board Member, Curriculum Development and Community Outreach Animator
Arwen Higgins
Arwen Higgins
Board Member
Julie Do
Julie Do
Board Member
Marc-André Clément
Marc-André Clément
National Executive Director