Marites (Tess) Gopez is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) and Senior Manager, Finance at Canadian Foodgrains Bank. She brings extensive leadership experience in finance, operations, governance, and strategic planning across charitable and public-purpose organizations. Before joining Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Tess held senior roles at Western Canada Lottery Corporation and Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation. As an immigrant herself, she understands the importance of welcoming communities and strong support systems, and she is proud to support Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource in its work to help newcomer families build connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging.