The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes New Board Member Renu Kapoor
OTTAWA, July 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renu Kapoor to its Board of Directors. This is a Governor in Council appointment for a minimum period of three years. It is Ms. Kapoor's second term on the CCSA Board. She served from 2013 to 2016. She spent most of her career in social work, working for the Regina Health District for 37 years. She is a recognized community leader in Saskatchewan.
"Ms. Kapoor's extensive background in social work will be important in the CCSA's consideration of the impact substance use has on the family." CCSA Board Chair Vaughan Dowie said. "I look forward to working alongside her at the board table."
Ms. Kapoor was born, raised and educated in India. Her special interest in multiculturalism led her to a number of volunteer roles. In 2011, she was chosen as Chair for the Year of India in Regina ? a special project created by the governments of India and Saskatchewan. She has also been an Honourary Ambassador Mosaic in Regina. She currently serves as chair of Cultural Connections Regina.
"It is wonderful to welcome Renu back to the CCSA board table," said Rita Notarandrea, Chief Executive Officer of CCSA. "Her deep understanding of community and volunteerism, and her passion for multiculturalism are an asset to CCSA and what we do."
Ms. Kapoor holds an MA in social work from the University of Wisconsin. She serves on the board of the Regina Airport Authority, as well as the board of Community Foundations of Canada.
About CCSA
CCSA was established in 1988 by an Act of Parliament with all-party support to provide national leadership in reducing the harms of alcohol and other drugs on Canadians.
CCSA's Board of Directors is comprised of 13 members. The Chair and four members are appointed by the Governor in Council. The remaining members-at-large are recruited from a number of sectors, including the business community, labour groups and professional and voluntary organizations. Board members serve a three-year term, which can be extended for up to two additional terms.
Media contact
Scott Hannant, Director (interim), Public Affairs and Communications, CCSA
Tel.: 613-235-4048, ext. 230 / Email: [email protected] / Twitter: @CCSAcanada
| CCSA was created by Parliament to provide national leadership to address substance use in Canada. A trusted counsel, we provide national guidance to decision makers by harnessing the power of research, curating knowledge and bringing together diverse perspectives. CCSA activities and products are made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada. The views of CCSA do not necessarily represent the views of the Government of Canada. |
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