HALIFAX, NS, November 14, 2011 — FUSION Halifax announced their new board of directors at its Annual General Meeting held November 10th at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Led by Board Chair, Natasha Gibb, 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.
“We are maturing as an organization and it’s exciting how far we have come in four short years,” said Natasha Gibb, Chair of FUSION Halifax. “I want to sincerely thank the hard effort of last year’s board for the growth FUSION Halifax has seen this year. Our focus for the next year will be to improve our operating procedures and grow our partnerships as we continue to do what FUSION does best – engaging others, celebrating successes and making Halifax the best city it can be!”
Meet the new board of directed elected by FUSION Halifax members:
• Chair - Natasha Gibb
• Vice Chair – Sarah Levy
• Treasurer – Jacob Ritchie
• Corporate Secretary and Legal Counsel - Joshua Bearden
• Senior Director, Strategy – Suzanne Fougere
• Director, Marketing and Sponsorship – Mike Beaton
• Director, Communications – Heather Lavers
• Director, Membership and Volunteerism - Christy Lynn White
• Director, Events and Emerging Ideas – Champ Reyes
• Director, Urban Development – Hannes Weiland
• Director, Sustainability- Kaitlin Pianosi
• Director, People Factor- Marsha Carter
• Director, artsScene – Stacy O’Rourke
• Director, Health and Wellness – Meghan Cadue
• Director, Immigration and Diversity – Soulafa Al-Abbasi
“As I look back on my involvement thus far with FUSION Halifax, I feel incredibly fortunate. Joining FUSION in its early stages has given me the opportunity to grow with the organization, to meet and work with some unbelievably talented young people and I look forward to engaging with current and future members in our initiatives this year,” explained Natasha Gibb, Chair of FUSION Halifax.
About 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 nearly 2,000 members, volunteer committees and dynamic networks, FUSION Halifax showcases existing opportunities - and unleashes new ones - that encourage civic and community engagement.
FUSION runs on the strength and energy of volunteers and with the generous support of organizations like Nova Scotia Come to life.
For more information or to join FUSION Halifax for free, visit www.fusionhalifax.ca.
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For more information please contact:
Heather Lavers
Director of Communications
FUSION Halifax
(902) 219-1487
fusionhalifax.ca