Nikita Rathwell
Nikita Rathwell is a lawyer and partner at McKercher LLP in Saskatoon, practising in the areas of Indigenous and Aboriginal law and litigation. Her focus is on Aboriginal law and insurance litigation and Indigenous governance issues.<br><br>Nikita’s mother’s family immigrated to Canada from India in the 1960s, when there was almost no support system in place […]
Madhurja Ghosh
Madhurja Ghosh (he/his) moved to Saskatoon 10 years ago as an international student and has since made connections with people from diverse backgrounds. Madhurja finished his Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, with distinction, at Edwards School of Business. He is currently working as an Auto Claims Adjuster at SGI. He has volunteered with the University […]
Biswa Patra
Biswa Patra is a distinguished researcher, mentor, and entrepreneur with a passion for addressing global challenges. He currently serves as a Project Manager at EnviroWay Manufacturing and holds an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. As the founder of Algal Earth, a startup focused on combating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Biswa facilitated […]
David Camarador
David Camarador has always striven to bridge the inequities in communities he serves in, aiming to create a space for anyone and everyone to succeed. Growing up in Swift Current, he saw firsthand the challenges of visible minorities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous people in a rural setting. He recognizes the intersectional lens required to strengthen […]
Cynthia Hernandez
Cynthia Hernandez is a community leader and currently serves as the Manager of the Local Immigration Partnership Saskatoon. She is a multidisciplinary professional with experience in the nonprofit sector, finance, project management, strategic operations, and change management. She is internationally educated, holding bachelor’s degrees in both Accounting and Arts. Born and raised in Mexico, she […]
Echo Qin
Echo Qin is a CPA, CMA, and MBA with extensive experience in financial management, working with various organizations and industries. Currently, she is with Deloitte, serving multiple clients in the capacity of a fractional Controller or Director of Finance. Echo has helped all the organizations she worked for or with to improve efficiency, internal controls […]
Ali Abukar
Ali Abukar (He, Him) joined the Saskatoon Open Door Society in November 2013 as a frontline staff member. Shortly afterwards, in early 2014, he was promoted to team leader in programming for newcomer school-aged children and youth. After just under two years as team leader, Ali was entrusted to lead SODS and stepped up to […]
Anahit Falihi
Coming from a diverse cultural background, Anahit Falihi joined the Saskatoon Open Door Society (SODS) in November 2006. Prior to joining SODS, she was involved in art and design activities from costume and set design to art direction for feature films and television series. She co-founded and coordinated the first non-profit filmmaking organization in Saskatoon, […]
Ashraf Mirmontahai
Ashraf Mirmontahai graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1996 with a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. She has completed various training programs and earned certificates, including Program Planning and Evaluation, Coaching for Development and Performance, Program Evaluation, Managing Employees in a Unionized Environment, and certification by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and the Global […]
Ashfaque Ahmed
For the past seven years, Ashfaque Ahmed has been working with the Saskatoon Open Door Society as the Director of its Settlement and Family Support Unit. In this role, he has expanded the unit’s portfolio, improved program delivery by scaling up the core programs with increased human and financial resources to meet a growing demand, […]