AWIC’s greatest strength is our comprehensive regional community representation. Our Board of Directors represents a diverse range of industries from around the region.
2024 Call for Board Nominations
| AWIC focuses on local labour market research and workforce development initiatives within the Algoma District. AWIC is seeking nominations for volunteer board members to enhance its existing Board. The members should represent the health, indigenous, business/industry, and education sectors and possess employment, training, education, or knowledge of economic development. |
Board of Directors
| Ahmad Alkosani | Sault College Students’ Union |
| Brianne Pringle | Heliene Inc. |
| Christine Ducharme | Employment Options Emploi (East Algoma) |
| Cindi Elgie | Algoma University |
| Cindy Szeklely | Regional Employment Help Centre |
| Dan Friyia | Sault Ste Marie & Area CFDC |
| Derek Hanchuk | Soo Foundry & Machine |
| Jennifer Johnson | iCA Immigration |
| Julia Dufour | Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry |
| Lisa Weaver | Argonaut Gold Inc. |
| Lori Crosson | Sault College Continuing Education |
| Maggie Catterick | Employment Solutions |
| Priscilla Laur | Mamaweswen – North Shore Tribal Council |
| Robert Battisti | PUC Services Inc. |
| Ryan Mead | Sault Community Career Centre |
| Stephanie Carrier | Batchewana First Nation, Employment and Training |
| Shawn Heard | East Algoma CFDC |
| Silvana Dereski | Wawa Family Health Team |
| Steve Antunes | City of Elliot Lake |
| Tracy Amos | Superior East CFDC |