Announcing ACT’s New Board Co-Chair
TORONTO, June 21st, 2007 -- The AIDS Committee of Toronto is pleased to announce that Karim Karsan will join Camille Orridge as co-chair of the ACT Board of Directors. A member of the ACT Board since 2003, Karim carries on the work of outgoing Board co-Chair John Lavis, who is stepping down after three-and-a-half years in the position.
“These are interesting times for ACT and our partners. There are now close to 15,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto, and many more at risk in different communities across the city. We must constantly develop new and innovative ways to help, now as much as ever,” Karim says.
"I'm thrilled to join Camille as Board co-chair and look forward to taking on new challenges and opportunities on behalf of ACT and our clients. I'd also like to thank John for his leadership and, in particular, his having led the agency through the process of developing our new Strategic Plan."
Karim brings to the board co-chair position a wealth of experience as both a practicing lawyer and a community activist. Called to the Bar of Ontario in 1995, he worked with the Attorney General as counsel to the Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority until 1997, when he joined the Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO). Currently, Karim is the Deputy Director of Licensing and Registration at the AGCO.
Karim has worked extensively with community boards, including those of the Toronto Housing Company and the Pride and Remembrance Run. As a member of the ACT board, he has been involved in financial planning and fund development for the agency.
Outgoing board co-Chair John Lavis will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. ACT would like to thank him for his wisdom, hard work, and dedication, and we look forward to his continued insight and counsel for years to come.
Congratulations, Karim, and thank you, John!
For more information contact ACT at communications@actoronto.org.
