Paola Matallana

Paola Matallana

Vice Chair

Paola is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience leading finance teams in the public sector, financial institution, heavy equipment and non-for-profit space. She is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) in Alberta, first receiving her Chartered Accountant (CA) designation in 2015.

Paola is a Commissioner for Oaths in the Province of Alberta, obtained her Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation in 2021 and recently obtained her Canadian Risk Management designation.

Paola was born in Peru and immigrated to Canada in 2002 and firmly believes in the mission and vision of Newcomer Centre and the positive impact that an organization like this has on newcomers’ lives.

She is fluent in Spanish and as an immigrant herself has experienced firsthand the challenges of being a newcomer as well as the importance of belonging and being part of a community that you can call home.

Paola joined Newcomer Centre’s board in 2017 and is grateful for the opportunity to serve this organization, ensuring it is financially healthy to continue serving Edmonton Newcomers. Paola served as the Board Treasurer and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee for the period 2018-2024. She is currently serving as Vice Chair of the Board and a member of the HR committee.

Newcomer Centre Board Members

Harman kandola
Harman Singh Kandola
Board Chair
Bilal abdu, cfo
Bilal Abdu
Treasurer; Chair of Audit and Finance Committee
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Eunjin Kim
Director
Helen ngan pare
Helen Ngan-Paré
Director, Chair of Human Resources Committee
Lola iwaeni
Oyinlola “Lola” Iwaeni
Director
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Kirsha Campbell-Murray
Director
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Evan MacKinnon
Director
Sunny chattha
Sunny Chattha
Director
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Taras Nohas
Director
Ana Remesovscaia
Ana Remesovscaia
Director
Jackson Boikai
Jackson Fallah Boikai
Director
Sumira Duggal
Sumira Duggal
Director