Board of Directors
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The CIP/ICU Planning Student Trust Fund (CIP-PSTF) Board of Directors is composed of volunteers from across Canada, who are elected by CIP-PSTF’s members. Directors are responsible for strategic planning, operational oversight, governance and policy development, and resource management.
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Amanda Grochowich RPP, MCIP
President
Maple Ridge, BC
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Rasika Acharya RPP, MCIP
Director
Coquitlam, BC
Jennifer Chapman LPP, MCIP
Director
Halifax, NS
Salvatore Marchese
Director
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Michelle Ouellette RPP, MCIP
Vice-President
Canmore, AB
Jacob Babarinde RPP, MCIP
Director
Mississauga, ON
Derek Coleman RPP (Ret.), FCIP
Director
Cambridge, ON
Michael Sullivan RPP, MCIP
Director
St. Catharines, ON
Felipe Cañavera RPP, MCIP
Treasurer
Calgary, AB
Mary Bishop RPP, FCIP
Director
St. John's, NL
Dena Farsad
Director
Newmarket, ON
Mark TeKamp LPP, MCIP
Director
Halifax, NS
CIP-PSTF Strategic Plan
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In November 2023, the CIP-PSTF Board of Directors established a mission, vision, and strategic priorities to guide the organization over a five-year period
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Mission: To support planning students in accredited Canadian universities through impactful financial assistance and recognition programs.
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Vision: The sustainable financial support of all planning students in Canada through the generosity of an inclusive and vibrant planning profession.
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Strategic Priorities
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Expanded Financial Support Offerings to Students
Increase the breadth and funding level of scholarship, bursary, and award offerings to planning students
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Active Strategic Fundraising
Establish and execute a fundraising strategy that encompasses diverse revenue streams, such as a monthly donor program and strategic partnerships with corporate entities
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A Greater Presence in the Planning Ecosystem
Enrich collaborations with planning stakeholders, focusing on aligning efforts to raise awareness and bolster the support provided to planning students
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Efficient and Mindful Governance Structure and Processes
Have an efficient governance structure that enhances the work of the CIP-PSTF Board and other members
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