🌟Exciting News from Bredin Centre for Career Advancement!🌟

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Elli Dehnavi

as the new Executive Director of Bredin Centre for Career Advancement, effective January 1, 2025.

Elli is an accomplished leader with an exceptional blend of academic and strategic expertise and

several years of management experience in post-secondary education and non-profit. Holding a PhD in

Cultural Studies from the University of Alberta, Elli brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and

experience to this role.

Her career has spanned impactful roles at organizations such as NorQuest College and the Centre for

Race and Culture. At NorQuest College, Elli served as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Arts and

Sciences, where she developed strategic and business plans and championed innovative programming to

prepare learners for workforce success. As the Executive Director of the Centre for Race and

Culture, Elli led transformative initiatives, including EDI training for municipal and non-profit

leaders, capacity-building projects for social service agencies, and community-based research that

fostered inclusion and intercultural understanding.

Elli has consistently demonstrated her ability to create inclusive environments, empower

individuals, and build strong partnerships that amplify organizational impact. Her dedication to

the non-profit sector and longstanding admiration for the work of Bredin Centre, combined with her

genuine enthusiasm to join our team, makes this announcement even more exciting.

She shares our unwavering commitment to preparing Albertans for economic independence by connecting

them to meaningful employment and educational opportunities. She is excited for her new role,

stating "I'm honoured to have been chosen to join a dedicated team of professionals and support the

continued success of the organization. I look forward to collaborating with the team, board of

directors, partner organizations, funders and the broader community to serve and empower

individuals and communities across the province."

We are confident that Elli’s leadership, strategic vision, and passion for empowering individuals

will elevate Bredin’s impact and help us achieve even greater success in the years ahead.

As we welcome Elli, the Board of Directors would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Debbie

Green, who has provided exemplary leadership to Bredin for the past 27 years. Debbie’s vision,

dedication, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in shaping the organization and

empowering countless Albertans. Her contributions leave an enduring legacy, and we thank her for

her incredible service to Bredin and the community.

Please join us in welcoming Elli Dehnavi to the Bredin Centre community! We look forward to working

together with her as we continue to transform lives and build strong communities.

Bredin Board of Directors

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