New Member Proposal - Michelle Okere
 

Dear $NICK_NAME$,

 

A motion was presented to the Whyte Avenue Rotary Club Executive Board on the nomination of Michelle Okere for membership into the Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue. Michelle Okere has been nominated by Marilyn Mucha under the classification of Registered Charities - management.

 

Please indicate within seven days (7), by email to the Club Secretary, Mike Greaney, if you have any knowledge that prospective member Michelle Okere does not meet the Rotary Four-Way Test and you object to the admission as a new member or if you require additional information regarding this candidate.

 

Thank you,

 

Membership Chair 
Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue

 

 

Bio 
Michelle Okere is the Chief Executive Officer of Compassion House Foundation. She has extensive experience in fund development, marketing and communications; national, provincial and municipal advocacy and stakeholder relations; strategic and operations planning; and human resources. 

Michelle’s experience in leading national, provincial and local non-profits as well as for-profit organizations spans over a decade. Michelle has been featured in Pink Magazine for her work with rural communities and recently received the Deputy Minister’s Award for Innovation for leading a cross-sector provincial anti-impaired driving campaign. 

Michelle is a Certified Fund Raising Executive, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Regina, and a Diploma in Public Relations from the University of Victoria. 

Michelle is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Canadian Association of Gift Planners; and has served on the board of directors for both organizations. She has also served on many other boards, including: Canadian International Council – South Saskatchewan, United Way Regina’s GenNext and Dress for Success.