Board and Team | Computers for Success Canada

Board

Shauna McCaffrey is the CEO of Renewed Computer Technology. Her career began in the cable/telecom industry, where she worked in marketing, communication and strategic development. She launched the Canadian Chapter of CTAM, a professional development association for marketing executives. She was the first Canadian to receive the 2001 CTAM TAMI Leadership Award and the ERC Hall of Fame Award. As the CEO of RCT, she brings her passion and experience to helping make technology accessible for those who need it, providing IT career-related work experience and promoting sound corporate solutions for reuse and recycling of electronics.

Maryse Lavoie | Director, Quebec

Maryse Lavoie holds a Bachelor of Science from the Université de Sherbrooke in IT Management in addition to a Master’s Certificate in project management from the University of Washington School of Business and Public Management. She has held various management positions at Bell Canada such as Business Analyst and IT Group Project Manager. She is currently a Project Manager at BCE Inc. in corporate responsibility and environment. Maryse has been active as president in various educational committees and has been the Executive Director of OPEQ (Ordinateurs pour les Écoles du Québec) for over 20 years.

Mary-Em Waddington| Secretary, B.C.

Mary-Em Waddington is the Executive Director of BC Technology for Learning Society. She has over twenty years of experience working in the not-for-profit sector and she sits on various boards dedicated to issues relating to education and the environment, including the Recycling Council of BC, Computers for Success Canada, and Canadian Parents for French.

Jim Hoffman | Director, S.K.

Passionate about education and digital technologies, Jim has dedicated much of his career to teaching and developing skills in mathematics, biology, computer science, and design, while holding various leadership roles. With a longstanding commitment to bridging the digital divide, Jim joins CFSC-OPEC with extensive experience in teaching, technology leadership, and as an expert for Canada World Skills, demonstrating his dedication to digital inclusion and equal opportunities through access to technology.

André Landry| Director, Q.C.

With expertise in economic development, governance, and philanthropy, André will be instrumental in advancing our strategy to promote digital inclusion. With a rich background as CEO of La Relance and President of ID Gatineau, he is committed to strengthening digital accessibility for vulnerable groups, a central axis of our values.

Cyrille Fopoussi | Treasurer, Q.C.

Cyrille Fopoussi is a finance executive with 23 years of experience overseeing finance departments across sectors. He spent 10 years in the non-for-profit sector, working with organizations before transitioning to the private sector, where he has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Leis Pet Distributing Inc. for the past 13 years. Drawn to the mission of Computers for Success Canada, he now contributes his expertise in finance and governance to support the organization’s vision of leveraging technology to improve the lives of Canadians.

Team

	Ron Duerksen \| Executive Director Ron brings with him a wealth of experience across sectors, countries and cultures. Most recently, he was the Executive Director of McGill University’s IMPM program, a partnership between five different universities in five countries. Over the past two decades, he has held several leadership positions: heading executive education at @HEC-Paris, strategy and marketing for McGill-Desautels, brand management at L’Oreal Canada and global marketing for Aldo Retail. Through his company Strategic Solutions Consulting, Ron has helped organizations of various types and sizes to identify their strategic mission and vision and develop strategic plans.

	Jackie Collin \| Administrative Assistant With over 30 years of experience in the administrative office management for companies of all sizes and in various industries, Jackie COLLIN brings a wealth of expertise to the field. “In this day and age, technology is indispensable. OPEC’s goal is crucial to provide resources to vulnerable communities, as well as to children with specific needs at school and at home, who cannot access the necessary resources.” according to Jackie, who joined the team as Administrative Assistant.

	Grace Ngingi \| Communications Manager Holder of a master’s degree in digital communication and marketing design, Grace Ngingi worked for 3 years at FCI, a French company specialized in the manufacturing and marketing of ophthalmological medical devices, before joining the CFSC-OPEC team. “My personal journey led me to notice, early on, the enormous digital inclusion gap especially among immigrant women. The organization’s values were perfectly aligned with my desire to make a difference”.

	Medina Mohamed \| Technology & Innovation Team Leader A versatile professional capable of tackling complex challenges, Medina leverages her varied professional background (Ada X, Radio-Canada) to combine knowledge gained during her bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics with her skills in web and software design and development. “My commitment to Computers For Success Canada’s mission stems from my deep conviction that digital inclusion is the key to economic development. I am determined to contribute to the realization of this mission by using my technical skills to support OPEC’s mission”.

	Miniar Jouini \| Digital Transformation Agent Miniar is passionate about how technology can be used to meaningfully improve people’s lives. She is currently completing her master’s degree in Information Technology, with a specialization in digital transformation, at HEC Montréal. Highly engaged in the nonprofit sector, she dedicates a significant part of her time to volunteer work. Her interest in artificial intelligence and digital solutions drives her involvement with CFSC-OPEC, where she contributes to reducing barriers to digital access. “Innovation only has meaning if it’s accessible to everyone.”


	Zylekha Khalid \| Digital Inclusion Project Manager With a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving projects to success, Zylekha Khalid has forged a remarkable path in the field of project management. With a Master’s degree from a business school, Zylekha has acquired diversified expertise through her many professional experiences, demonstrating her ability to lead complex initiatives to success. Driven by a desire to bring about meaningful change, Zylekha made the transition to the CFSC-OPEC team, where she found herself at the intersection of her professional expertise and personal values. “My commitment to excellence is fueled by my belief in the power of inclusivity. My experiences have strengthened my resolve to promote digital inclusion, especially within immigrant communities, demonstrating the transformative power of technology to amplify marginalized voices.”

	Emmanuella Michel \|Consultant and National Digital Inclusion Network Ambassador Emmanuella Michel, PhD (c), is committed to CFSC’s digital inclusion mission. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, social services, and education, including managing a specialized group home, Emmanuella brings expertise in health, education, and technology. She serves as a spokesperson for CFSC-OPEC and is the founder of Cognicorp Therapy, dedicated to accelerating mental healthcare provision through a technology platform. Emmanuella’s worked in significant projects include BRILLIANT, optimizing mobility for individuals with acquired brain injuries, and initiatives like Network Schools, promoting experiential learning through digital means.

	Ron Duerksen \| Executive Director Ron brings with him a wealth of experience across sectors, countries and cultures. Most recently, he was the Executive Director of McGill University’s IMPM program, a partnership between five different universities in five countries. Over the past two decades, he has held several leadership positions: heading executive education at @HEC-Paris, strategy and marketing for McGill-Desautels, brand management at L’Oreal Canada and global marketing for Aldo Retail. Through his company Strategic Solutions Consulting, Ron has helped organizations of various types and sizes to identify their strategic mission and vision and develop strategic plans.

	Jackie Collin \| Administrative Assistant With over 30 years of experience in the administrative office management for companies of all sizes and in various industries, Jackie COLLIN brings a wealth of expertise to the field. “In this day and age, technology is indispensable. OPEC’s goal is crucial to provide resources to vulnerable communities, as well as to children with specific needs at school and at home, who cannot access the necessary resources.” according to Jackie, who joined the team as Administrative Assistant.

	Grace Ngingi \| Communications Manager Holder of a master’s degree in digital communication and marketing design, Grace Ngingi worked for 3 years at FCI, a French company specialized in the manufacturing and marketing of ophthalmological medical devices, before joining the CFSC-OPEC team. “My personal journey led me to notice, early on, the enormous digital inclusion gap especially among immigrant women. The organization’s values were perfectly aligned with my desire to make a difference”.

	Medina Mohamed \| Technology & Innovation Team Leader A versatile professional capable of tackling complex challenges, Medina leverages her varied professional background (Ada X, Radio-Canada) to combine knowledge gained during her bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics with her skills in web and software design and development. “My commitment to Computers For Success Canada’s mission stems from my deep conviction that digital inclusion is the key to economic development. I am determined to contribute to the realization of this mission by using my technical skills to support OPEC’s mission”.

	Miniar Jouini \| Digital Transformation Agent Miniar is passionate about how technology can be used to meaningfully improve people’s lives. She is currently completing her master’s degree in Information Technology, with a specialization in digital transformation, at HEC Montréal. Highly engaged in the nonprofit sector, she dedicates a significant part of her time to volunteer work. Her interest in artificial intelligence and digital solutions drives her involvement with CFSC-OPEC, where she contributes to reducing barriers to digital access. “Innovation only has meaning if it’s accessible to everyone.”


	Zylekha Khalid \| Digital Inclusion Project Manager With a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving projects to success, Zylekha Khalid has forged a remarkable path in the field of project management. With a Master’s degree from a business school, Zylekha has acquired diversified expertise through her many professional experiences, demonstrating her ability to lead complex initiatives to success. Driven by a desire to bring about meaningful change, Zylekha made the transition to the CFSC-OPEC team, where she found herself at the intersection of her professional expertise and personal values. “My commitment to excellence is fueled by my belief in the power of inclusivity. My experiences have strengthened my resolve to promote digital inclusion, especially within immigrant communities, demonstrating the transformative power of technology to amplify marginalized voices.”

	Emmanuella Michel \|Consultant and National Digital Inclusion Network Ambassador Emmanuella Michel, PhD (c), is committed to CFSC’s digital inclusion mission. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, social services, and education, including managing a specialized group home, Emmanuella brings expertise in health, education, and technology. She serves as a spokesperson for CFSC-OPEC and is the founder of Cognicorp Therapy, dedicated to accelerating mental healthcare provision through a technology platform. Emmanuella’s worked in significant projects include BRILLIANT, optimizing mobility for individuals with acquired brain injuries, and initiatives like Network Schools, promoting experiential learning through digital means.