HIPC Members
HIPC is a community table that seeks to create a seamless settlement experience for newcomers in Hamilton. With partners from various sectors – including settlement, education, business, health, social services, municipal affairs, and persons with lived immigration experience — we work together to create a welcoming community with relevant and accessible services.

Adrienne Coletto
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

Amanda Sim
McMaster University

Caitlin Craven
Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion

Cheryl Stepan
The Hamilton Spectator

Clare Freeman
Hamilton Community Legal Clinic

Colleen Hynes
Service Canada

David Hennick
Hamilton Police Service

David Quezada
Community Leader

Drina Omazic
Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

Genelle Pollydore
Hamilton Public Health Service

Grace Baldwin (Chair)
Good Shepherd Family Centre

Jennifer Patterson
City of Hamilton - Economic Development Division

Kim Martin (Vice Chair)
Social Planning and Research Council

Larry Huibers
Housing Help Centre for Hamilton and Area

Lily Lumsden
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford

Luc Bonaventure Amoussou
Immigrants Working Centre

Medora Uppal
YWCA Hamilton

Michelle Butcher
Workforce Planning Hamilton

Nabila Sissaoui
Réseau en immigration francophone du CSO

Paul Takala
Hamilton Public Library

Rachelle Ihekwoaba
City of Hamilton - Children's and Community Services

Rami Safi
Community Leader

Rashed Afif
Wesley

Sandra Valerie
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Sarah Geday
RBC

Shane Altenstad
Fedcap Canada

Stephanie Schreuders
Micah House

Terri Bedminster
Refuge Hamilton Centre Newcomer Health

Yudara Bernard Weerakoon
Community Leader