Graduation day
Ian Campbell, hereditary chief of the Squamish Nation, is among the first cohort of 14 graduates from Simon Fraser University's Executive MBA in Aboriginal Business and Leadership.
The program is Canada's first credited MBA for established aboriginal leaders, entrepreneurs and others working with aboriginal communities.
Immigrants honoured
A North Vancouver resident has been named among this year's RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants.
Ana María Zúniga, from Chile, is president of AZ World Translation and Interpretation Inc., which she grew from a one-woman translation company to an agency working with more than 100 translators. She also donates time and money to community organizations such as the Sinfonia Orchestra of the North Shore and the Pacific Spirit Children's Choir.
Presented by Canadian Immigrant magazine, the awards recognize and commemorate the achievements and stories of immigrants across Canada. Winners receive a commemorative plaque and a $500 donation will be made towards a registered Canadian charity of their choice.
Order of Merit
Deep Cove resident Beatrice Schreiber has received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Schreiber immigrated to Canada in 1995, helped establish the Bel Art Gallery with her husband, Stefan, and became involved with the German Canadian Business Association.
She became the first female president of the GCBA and is currently serving her fifth term in this role. In 2005, she became chairwoman of the German Canadian Heritage Plaza, a role she still holds today. She also supports other German-related organizations, such as the German Canadian Care Home, German Schools, the European Festival, SOS Kinderdorf and St. Mark's Church.
Executive named
COWI Marine North America has welcomed a new face to its executive team. Sara Fumagalli-Hui (P. Eng.) is the new vice-president and project director at COWI Marine, located at COWI North America's North Vancouver office. Fumagalli-Hui brings 25 years of experience in the development of major infrastructure and port facilities including jetties, wharves, bridges, tunnels, materials handling and transportation systems.
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