Meet our dedicated staff that help bring you the very best of CAWIC
Kristina Fixter
Executive Director
An accomplished non-profit executive and communications leader, Kristina brings over 20 years of experience driving strategic growth, stakeholder engagement, and brand impact across national and global organizations. As Executive Director of the CAWIC, she leads the organization’s mission to advance equity, inclusion, and leadership opportunities for women in the construction industry across Canada.
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Email: info@cawic.ca
Laura van der Kooi
Manager, Operations and Governance
Laura brings over 15 years of experience supporting senior leadership across the nonprofit, healthcare, and corporate sectors. In her role at CAWIC, Laura is responsible for advancing operational excellence, engaging volunteers, supporting board governance, and driving organizational impact.
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Email: info@cawic.ca
Gracia Suomi
Membership and Marketing Coordinator
Gracia joined CAWIC in 2024. As the Membership and Operations Coordinator, Gracia supports CAWIC members by delivering key products and services to enhance their involvement with CAWIC and plays a crucial role in the association’s ongoing marketing and brand awareness activities.
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Email: info@cawic.ca
Emrys MacLeod
Events and Program Specialist
Emrys joined CAWIC in 2024 as the Events & Program Specialist. Emrys supports the ongoing planning and execution of CAWIC’s suite of national events and programs ensuring members have the opportunity to learn and connect.
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Email: specialevents@cawic.ca