Halifax, Nova Scotia -- FUSION Halifax announced their new board of directors at a recent meeting at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Led by board chair, Jennifer Berry, FUSION Halifax exists to connect, engage and inspire people in the 20-40 demographic with active ideas and strategic thinking though volunteerism, mentorship and positive progress.
“Over the next year, the newly elected FUSION Halifax board members will continue to reach out, take action, and make a difference in our great city,” said Jennifer Berry, Chair of FUSION Halifax. “This board will take over from where previous boards left off – engaging others, celebrating success and creating meaningful partnerships that make our city the best it can possibly be.”
FUSION members elected a new board of directors at the organization’s annual general meeting held on November 4, 2010.
The new slate of directors includes:
- Chair - Jennifer Berry
- Vice Chair - Chris Crowell
- Treasurer - Ian Lewer
- Corporate Secretary and Legal Counsel - Joshua Bearden
- Director, Marketing and Partnerships - Suzanne Fougere
- Senior Director, Strategy - Natasha Gibb
- Director, Communications - Shauna MacNeil
- Director, Membership and Volunteerism - Kelly Wilson
- Director, Events and Emerging Ideas - Bobbie Jo Hawkes
- Director, Urban Development - Jonathan Lampier
- Director, Sustainability- Kaija Belfry
- Director, People Factor- Marsha Carter
- Director, artsScene - Jane Shkolnik
- Director, Health and Wellness - Alexis Ashworth
- Director, Immigration and Diversity - Christy Lynn White
“FUSION Halifax is all about civic engagement. I am committed to reaching out to all FUSION Halifax members and those who have yet to join, to embrace their strengths; and together we will continue to take action and make a difference in our community,” said Jennifer Berry, Chair of FUSION Halifax.
FUSION Halifax is an organization created by and for young people who are inspired to make their city a better, more sustainable place to live, work and play. Through its more than 2400 members, volunteer committees and dynamic networks, FUSION Halifax showcases existing opportunities - and unleashes new ones - that encourage civic and community engagement.
For more information or to join FUSION Halifax for free, visit www.fusionhalifax.ca.
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Media contact:
Shauna MacNeil
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