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Everything to know about the April 8 eclipse in Atlantic Canada | SaltWire #eclipse #atlanticcanadaAtira Women’s Resource Society has appointed a new CEO, nearly a year after a conflict-of-interest scandal rocked the province’s largest non-profit housing provider.
On Wednesday, the Vancouver-based organization announced the appointment of Donnie Rosa as its new CEO, a move it said would continue its commitment to “open, transparent and proactive communication,” with B.C. Housing, the provincial government, tenants, staff and the public.“This is a great time to be joining Atira,” said Donnie Rosa in a statement.
Atira has received more than $120 million in B.C. Housing funding between 2018 and last spring. It operates hundreds of non-market housing units and social programs, helping about 3,000 women and children in Metro Vancouver.leaving the role last MayRosa also worked most recently as executive director of community services at the Squamish Nation responsible for land acquisition, community operations, and planning and capital projects, including housing delivery.
Rosa was hired after an extensive search across Canada, said Michelle Yung, an Atira board member. “Donnie immediately stood out as a visionary leader with the track record and experience needed to lead Atira.” Atira has also created two new executive positions to improve governance. It promoted Sarah McIntosh to chief operating officer and hired Paul Plater as a part-time chief financial officer.
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