Illia Tishchenko is a dedicated professional with a robust background in law enforcement, customs administration, and community engagement. Holding advanced degrees in Law and Economics from Ukraine, he has transitioned… Read more »
Team Members
Current Team Members
Illia Tishchenko
Cyril Esteban
Director
Cyril is currently a financial reporting manager for a travel group company. He also worked at a construction company for six years, started as Accounting Manager then climb his way… Read more »
Marites (Tess) Gopez
Treasurer
Marites (Tess) Gopez is Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA). She is currently the Manager for Financial Planning and Analysis at Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC). This current position focuses on… Read more »
Ronke Adegunle
Vice Chair
Ronke Adegunle currently works with the Government of Manitoba and has over 15 year’s experience in the area of Human Resources management as a generalist. She obtained her Masters Degree… Read more »
Dr. Ashley Stewart-Tufescu
Chair
Dr. Ashley Stewart-Tufescu is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Work and a Research Scientist with the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. Previous to joining the University… Read more »
Lisa Passante
Secretary
Lisa Passante works as a school social worker in the public school system, as well as teaches at the Inner City Social Work Program of the University of Manitoba. She… Read more »
Nidia Jones
Past Chair
Nidia is currently working at PTI Manitoba Inc as a Senior Human Resources Generalist. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies, an Applied Management Certificate, and has completed… Read more »
