Fusion Halifax announces 2014-15 Board of Directors

HALIFAX, Nov. 7, 2014 /CNW/- At its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 6, Fusion Halifax announced its 2014-2015 Board of Directors. Led by Adam Hayter, the Board of Directors will continue Fusion Halifax's work to think forward and take charge of the city's future by encouraging civic engagement.

"I'm very excited to get to work bringing new life to Fusion," said Hayter. "Our organization has been enormously successful over the past seven years, but I think our membership will appreciate the fresh perspective and ideas that we'll be bringing to the table this year."

The 2014-2015 Board of Directors, as elected by Fusion Halifax:

Adam Hayter Chair Alyson Murray Vice Chair Jared Dalziel Director, Strategy Jeff Mitchell Corporate Secretary & Legal Counsel Emily MacRae Treasurer Kathryn Kushner Director, Events & Emerging Ideas Sasha Sears Director, Marketing & Communications

Sharique Khan Director, Membership & Volunteerism Lori Cadelli Director, Arts & Culture Moses Robicheau Director, Entrepreneurship Jeremy Moore Director, Health & Wellness Akram Al-otumi Director, Immigration & Diversity Leslie Gallagher Director, People Factor Kelly Schnare Director, Sustainability Natalie Irwin Director, Urban Development

"The outgoing board and Chair Marsha Andrews have done incredible work over the past year," said Hayter. "I'm so grateful for their dedication to making Halifax a better city for young professionals. Building on their work and legacy is an honour."

Fusion Halifax is an organization created by and for young people inspired to make their city a better, more sustainable place to live, work and play. Fusion Halifax showcases existing opportunities - and unleashes new ones - to encourage civic and community engagement. Fusion Halifax operates with the support of its sponsors including the Province of Nova Scotia, Kings Wharf and Crombie REIT. For more information, or to join Fusion Halifax, visit www.fusionhalifax.ca

SOURCE: Fusion Halifax

Sasha Sears, Director of Marketing and Communications, Fusion Halifax, [phone], [email protected]