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Executive Director
Zehra Rizvi
Zehra Rizvi has been actively involved in non-profits for 20 years working for organizations like Global Affairs Canada, Plan International, Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Cooperative Association and the University of Saskatchewan. She obtained a BA in International Studies from the University of Saskatchewan and an MSc in Integrated Water Resource Management from McGill University. Currently, she serves on the Saskatoon Open Door Society board, an organization dedicated to welcoming immigrants and refugees in Saskatoon; she serves as Vice-chair and Chair of the Governance Committee. She is committed to gender equality, education for girls and the protection of children.
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Director of Operations
Winnia Zhang
Winnia Zhang is passionate about international education and has been working directly with international stakeholders for almost two decades. Throughout her career with University of Regina, she has extensive experiences in working with stakeholders to serve the international clients and managing various types of global experiential programs. Winnia has obtained her BBA in Marketing and Communications from the University of Regina and a MA in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from Royal Roads University. Her educational and professional adventures have built a strong and unique foundation in her skills to excel in intercultural communications, stakeholder relations, change leadership, professional development, and program management. She is dedicated to the principle of continuous learning and development, at work or at home.
Youth Coordinator
Taylor Marshall
Taylor Marshall is our Youth Coordinator and truly cares about aligning her experience and skills to promote access to the benefits of intercultural learning and global citizenship skill development. Coming up on a decade of experience in international higher education and non-profit newcomer language and settlement services, Taylor loves to see clients and program participants thrive - academically, personally and professionally. Taylor completed her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish language and literature at the University of Regina and is currently completing her Master of Arts in English. Outside of international program management and educational design, Taylor can be found with her nose in a history book, taking long walks in nature, or plotting her next global adventure.
Education Coordinator
Lisa Vance
Lisa Vance brings a decade of diverse experience in non-profits and non-formal education, driven by a fervent dedication to education's role in global and local development. With a focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals, she advocates for both formal and informal education's transformative power. Holding degrees in Tourism Management and International Development, along with a Certificate in Adult Learning, Lisa is deeply committed to gender equality. Outside work, she finds joy in reading, board games, volunteering, and exploring the world, having lived in multiple countries and visited 14 others.
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Program Assistant
Amina Salah
Drawing from a rich tapestry of experiences across diverse regions such as Somalia, Hong Kong, and Canada, Amina Salah brings a unique perspective to her work in the non-profit sector. Amina completed her Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs at the University of Regina. A dedicated researcher and passionate advocate for global change, Amina is deeply committed to unraveling the complexities of societal dynamics. Beyond academia and community engagement, Amina finds solace and inspiration in painting and reading, two hobbies that fuel her creativity and offer a unique lens through which to explore the world.
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Program and Office Associate
Seraphina Marcotte
Seraphina Marcotte brings with her an array of experiences in non-profits, youth programming and education. Throughout her career, she has worked in multiple Canadian provinces, as well as in the United Kingdom, focusing on youth empowerment and socially conscious art making. Seraphina became involved in non-profit work through the Camp Monahan Association in 2017, and SQx Dance Organization in 2020, both of which strengthened her belief in the importance of quality education and arts accessibility. Currently working towards a Bachelor of Music at the University of Manitoba, Seraphina understands the value of community support and youth engagement.
Program and Office Associate
Rosselle Gahite
Rosselle is passionate about working with children and youth. During earlier years, she began volunteering at a community-based church in Regina that assists newly immigrated families in settling down. Her role involved organizing events, coordinating volunteer work, arranging gatherings, and fostering the participation of young people in their new community. In 2021, she completed her Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in Psychology with a specialization in child development from the University of Regina. Subsequently, she gained experience in various non-profit organizations dedicated to the care of apprehended children under the Ministry of Social Services. This experience intensified her love for working with children, youth, and vulnerable populations. Currently, Rosselle is pursuing additional coursework to complement her existing degree in social work.