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H.O.L.A.S. executive team

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President | Carl Karamaoun

Background: Polish & LebaneseDegree: NPSIA M.A. in International AffairsE-mail: president_holas.caAbout Me:A world citizen: born in Montreal, from a Polish mother, Lebanese father. I lived in Mexico City for 4 years as a child, and 1 year during university. I also had the opportunity to travel Latin America, bussing from Mexico to Peru, and everything in between. Just recently I finished my BA in Political Science and Human Rights at Carleton University. This year I am beginning an MA in International Affairs at NPSIA, with a specialization in International Trade Policy. Things that interest me most are sports, travelling, and social entrepreneurship. My favourite animal is the Zebra...ask me why! Welcome to the HOLAS family.
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Co-President | Inna Riabko

Background: Ukranian Degree: Sociology E-mail: copresident_holas.caAbout Me:Transferring to Carleton from a different institution, I knew nearly nobody. I then met some of the original founders of HOLAS who encouraged me to attend the Friday social meetings. When I attended the first meeting, I was quickly attached to the friendly Latin atmosphere where I met many new friends. Being a non-Latino myself, I was fascinated with how I was treated as part of the grande HOLAS famillia. I thoroughly researched the mission and vision of the club and loved their mission to provide humanitarian aid in an altruistic manner.
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VP of Communications |

Christina Chaar

Background: LebaneseDegree: LinguisticsE-mail: info_holas.caAbout Me:Hola!My name is Christina, and I’m the VP of communication for H.O.L.A.S. I am born and raised in Ottawa, but I stay connected to my Lebanese culture by keeping my language, dancing in a folklore group and keeping in tune with my country and family overseas. Culture is a very complex, but important aspect of life, and I have always been very interested and involved in experiencing other cultures. This is what attracted me to H.O.L.A.S. in my first year, learning the steps of salsa. I really desired to get more involved in the humanitarian and operational side of the organization, which led me to run for a VP position, and what’s more important than good communication? ;)Get involved, come and learn, join the family!Besos, beijosTina
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VP of Development |

Jessica Mesquita

Background: Mozambican Degree: Health SciencesE-mail: vpdevelopment_holas.caAbout Me:Mozambique: is my homeland. Mixed: is my culture. I'm a 2nd year Health Science major at CU. HOLAS was the home away from home that I found when I arrived for the first time in this new land they call Canada. It was a group with a great sense of "familia", that had a warm personality and that cared about the world beyond its immediate physical situation. There's a place for all of us at HOLAS and I wanted to explore mine in development; specifically in the area where we connect with communities and peoples who need support to improve their quality of life. But of course I also enjoy a good dance-off and conversation with some good music (featuring awesome drum rhythms) and good people. The small things in life are usuallythe greatest...When I'm not speaking portuguese or english or french, I like to pretend I can speak Spanish ;)....Abrazos e beijos and welcome to HOLAS :)....
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VP of Culture |

Background: Degree: E-mail: vpculture_holas.caAbout Me:
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VP of Finance |

Rodrigo Loução Pereira

Background: Brazilian Degree: International Business with concentration in International Investment, Banking and Trade and minor in FrenchE-mail: vpfinance_holas.caAbout Me:My name is Rodrigo Loução Pereira. I’m a second year in the International Business Program at Carleton University with minor in French and concentration in International Investment, Banking and Trade. I joined HOLAS at the beginning of last school year and I’ve been getting more and more involved with the family since then.I’m originally from Brazil so HOLAS brings me that idea and warm feeling of Home. I love Canada and I believe I want to stay here forever; however sometimes I miss my original culture and HOLAS brings that back to me all the time. I first came to Canada in 2008 on an Exchange Program through Rotary Club and today I’m here due to one of the Canadian families I lived with. They are like my Canadian parents, not only by giving me financial support but also by giving me affection and lifetime advice.
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VP External | Ana Maria Meneses

Background: Degree: E-mail: vpexternal_holas.caAbout Me:
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VP Internal |

Inés Barreda - Castañon

Background: Degree: E-mail: vpinternal_holas.caAbout Me:
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