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Arshia Raafat, President Arshia Raafat is Development Manager, Team Diabetes with the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA). Prior to joining the CDA, she held the position of Development Officer with the Social Planning Council of Toronto and before that, Coordinator of Strategic Funding and Marketing Initiatives with Skills for Change. She has extensive experience in preparing and implementing strategic plans as well as marketing and event management. She has worked with various organizations as a consultant and is involved in different volunteer activities including being on the Board of Directors of Times Change Women Employment Services. Arshia has a Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business, York University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Azad University in Tehran, Iran.
Carolyn Rouse, Vice-President Carolyn Rouse is in her sixth year as a member of the Board of Directors at Times Change and was honoured to serve as president for the last 2 years. Over the 5 years that she has volunteered with Times Change, Carolyn has been actively involved in marketing and community outreach, the hiring of Times Change staff and as an enthusiastic general member of the Board of Directors. As a marketing and branding professional who has gone through career transitions herself, Carolyn has a personal interest in contributing to the meaningful employment of women in the GTA.
Jennifer Wilock, Secretary Jennifer Wilock has been a member of Times Change and a Board Member since 2004, serving as President of the Board in 2006/2007. Jennifer works in healthcare administration as a Healthcare Economist for the Ontario Medical Association. Her educational background spans the subjects of economics, human resources and, most recently, health services management at Toronto's Ryerson University. Jennifer has strong beliefs about the importance of ongoing education and skill development for adults, making Times Change an ideal fit for her interests.
Susan Fralick, Treasurer Susan Fralick is a Certified General Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from McMaster University. She has worked in the accounting field for 15 years, primarily in the private sector as an Accounting Manager. In her first year serving on the Board for Times Change she looks forward to contributing to the Times Change mission, supporting women in finding satisfying ways to earn a living.
Colleen Arsenault, Director Colleen Arsenault is in her fifth year as a member of the Board of Directors at Times Change, and served as Vice President for the past two years. Colleen studied at Acadia University and graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. She obtained her LL.B from Queen's University Law School in 2005, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2006. She is currently employed as an associate lawyer at Beard Winter LLP, specializing in civil litigation. Colleen is involved in the Nominations and Operations committees at Times Change, and lends her legal expertise to the board when needed. She believes in the importance of opportunities and resources for women to further their career goals, and finds Times Change to be an excellent way to help achieve and maintain this ideal.
Elizabeth McSavaney, Director Elizabeth McSavaney is a Human Resources (HR) Manager in the federal public service and is in her first year with the board. Prior to joining the public service, she worked in the high tech sector primarily in the field of recruitment and selection. In addition, she was a part time professor with Algonquin College, School of Business, in Ottawa for several years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree (Honours) in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa and is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) with the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA). She brings to the board, over 12 years of comprehensive HR experience and lends her expertise to the board when needed in such fields as labour relations, retention, strategic planning, and recruitment. She believes in the importance of providing women access to the right opportunities, support, and expertise in pursuing their career goals and is proud to be able to contribute to that success.
Mala Persaud, Director Mala Persaud is a Human Resources (HR) Strategic Planner with the provincial government and is in her first year with the board. Prior to joining the public service, she worked in the private sector primarily in the field of compensation, benefits and HR Information management. She holds a Master Certificate as a Business Analyst from York University and has worked more that 25 years in the HR field. She looks forward to be actively involved in her role as a board member and believes that women are the untapped resources for the future and is very interested in how Times Change helps women to become more marketable to employers.
Times Change Women's Employment Service Service Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We are a perfume free environment.
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