BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Sarah Petrescu Fernandez

Sarah was elected to serve as our new President in 2020. She is an excellent journalist and has been a huge help with writing articles for our annual newsletter and updates for social media. Sarah visited Sena and Kapasseni in 2009 and wrote articles for the Times Colonist newspaper about the work being done.

Treasurer - Carol Kerr

Carol has assisted the Kapasseni Project since 2001. She communicates regularly with all of the Kuwangisana program areas in Mozambique, and is very familiar with the local management team. Carol develops proposals, does Caia Connection financial reporting, deposits donations and sends funds to Kuwangisana to complete projects and provide food.

Secretary - Jo Volek

Jo is a very helpful part of our team in assisting with Secretary and Treasurer duties. She is a great liason between the Board and The Gettin' Higher Choir and Wavelengths Choir.

Planning and Communications - Ian McLachlan

Ian McLachlan has over twenty years experience as a professional economist and senior manager in public service and the private sector, working in the areas of natural resources, land use and the environment. He has been involved with planning and communications with the Kapasseni Project since it started in 1999. Ian brings a variety of skills to the Caia Connection board, as well as a passion for helping the people of Mozambique. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Penny Pattison

Welcome to our newest Board member.

Penny's background is in Information Technology and Project Management. Her passion is the endlessly fascinating differences between people and cultures. She has travelled extensively, and done overseas volunteer work. Penny has spent over 35 years as a member and active volunteer with Servas International, a world-wide peace and travel organization completely run by volunteers. She also volunteered for several years with Oikocredit, an international financial cooperative. Penny is a detail-orientated person, very willing to roll up her sleeves and contribute in a team. Having sung with the Getting? Higher Choir for many years, she looks forward to contributing to the Caia Connection.

Past President Siobhan Robinson and Kuwangisana Executive Director Perpetua Alfazema together in Sena, Mozambique.