| * Occupation: Employment Specialist, Employment Services & Workforce Integration * Employer: Immigrant Settlement & Integration Services (ISIS) * Birthplace/Home Town: Damascus, Syria * Where else have you lived? Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt. * Describe yourself in three words: Passionate. Humble. Straightforward. |
* Why FUSION Halifax? What do you hope to accomplish in your role this year?
FUSION is the way forward.
1) Voice some of the challenges that newcomers are facing at relevant venues
and with relevant individuals; 2) Highlight the benefits of immigration and
diversity to the community at large; 3) Work with the team re finding creative
and inclusive ways to building sustainable welcoming communities; 4) Create
safe spaces for newcomers, and minority groups, to be able to share their
stories through their own eyes; 5) Connect those who aren't familiar with
FUSION to the organization; and 6) Explore, with the team, ways to increase
networking opportunities for newcomers.
* Tell us something about yourself that we’d be surprised to know:
I’m 31-years-old (?).
OR
Published author of a learned treatise on Micro-finance, Institution-Building
and Development.
* What do you love about the East Coast? What’s the best thing about living
in Halifax?
The Ocean. Nature – it’s beautiful.
* If the sky was the limit, what would you change about Halifax? Halifax would have a beautifully designed culture centre that acts as a hub for inspiration, creativity and innovation. It would also have a nice, spacious outdoor pool. An underground in Halifax would be superb. Little Italy and China Town would be nice too. Access to rental bikes all around the city. Create meaningful jobs for young and well-educated people to limit the brain drain. Colourful and lively spaces, and venues, all over.
* What is your favorite restaurant/pub/place to meet? Depends on what I’m in the mood for.
* What would you tell a new young person moving to Halifax? Enjoy the beautiful scenery. Be out n’ about. Shake! Move! Network! & Study!
* If someone were to ask you, “Who should I know in Halifax?” Who would you recommend they meet? Everybody! Well, almost everybody!