{"id":2751,"date":"2026-01-23T00:48:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T00:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salsabeelcharity.org\/?page_id=2751"},"modified":"2026-09-12T14:59:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T14:59:48","slug":"board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/salsabeelcharity.org\/ar\/board-of-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2751\" class=\"elementor elementor-2751\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3965e44 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3965e44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7670edb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7670edb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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#salsabeel-board *::after {\n      transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<main id=\"salsabeel-board\">\n  <section class=\"sb-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"board-title\">\n    <div class=\"sb-container sb-hero-grid\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"sb-label\">Leadership and governance<\/p>\n        <h1 id=\"board-title\">The people guiding Salsabeel.<\/h1>\n        <p class=\"sb-lead\">Salsabeel\u2019s board brings experience in community service, food security, education, public policy and financial planning. It oversees the charity\u2019s programs, finances and fundraising.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"sb-buttons\">\n          <a class=\"sb-button sb-button-light\" href=\"https:\/\/salsabeelcharity.org\/about\/financial\/\">See our financial information <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n          <a class=\"sb-button sb-button-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/salsabeelcharity.org\/about\/volunteers\/\">Meet our volunteers<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <aside class=\"sb-principles\" aria-label=\"Board responsibilities\">\n        <div class=\"sb-principles-title\">Board responsibilities<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sb-principle\">\n          <span class=\"sb-principle-number\">01<\/span>\n          <span><strong>Direct help<\/strong><span>Keep programs practical and close to the people they support.<\/span><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sb-principle\">\n          <span class=\"sb-principle-number\">02<\/span>\n          <span><strong>Responsible stewardship<\/strong><span>Use donations carefully and report clearly on how funds are used.<\/span><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sb-principle\">\n          <span class=\"sb-principle-number\">03<\/span>\n          <span><strong>Community relationships<\/strong><span>Work through trusted volunteers who understand local needs.<\/span><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/aside>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"sb-section sb-founders\" aria-labelledby=\"founders-title\">\n    <div class=\"sb-container\">\n      <div class=\"sb-heading\">\n        <p class=\"sb-label\">Our founders<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"founders-title\">Founded by Nehal Azab and Eiad El-Fateh.<\/h2>\n        <p>Salsabeel began with years of personal giving in Egypt before Nehal Azab and Eiad El-Fateh created the charity.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"sb-founder-grid\">\n        <article class=\"sb-profile-card\">\n          <figure class=\"sb-portrait\">\n            <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salsabeelcharity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14a605ae-f8b3-4475-b4d2-754e46f6635f-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Nehal Azab, co-founder and director of Salsabeel Charity\" width=\"1921\" height=\"2560\">\n          <\/figure>\n          <div class=\"sb-profile-copy\">\n            <span class=\"sb-profile-index\" aria-hidden=\"true\">01<\/span>\n            <p class=\"sb-role\">Co-founder and director<\/p>\n            <h3>Nehal Azab<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"sb-card-body\">\n              <p>Nehal was born and raised in Egypt and earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in English Literature from Cairo University. After moving to Canada in the late 1980s, she built a career supporting people with intellectual disabilities while raising three children and remaining active in her community.<\/p>\n              <p>She co-founded Salsabeel with her son, Eiad, after years of helping people directly in Egypt. She has also volunteered at the Abbotsford Food Bank. In 2025, she completed her first marathon to raise money for Salsabeel. Now retired, she continues to lead the charity\u2019s community work and fundraising.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"sb-profile-card\">\n          <figure class=\"sb-portrait\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salsabeelcharity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20230826_112350-1.jpg\" alt=\"Eiad El-Fateh, co-founder and director of Salsabeel Charity\" width=\"513\" height=\"513\">\n          <\/figure>\n          <div class=\"sb-profile-copy\">\n            <span class=\"sb-profile-index\" aria-hidden=\"true\">02<\/span>\n            <p class=\"sb-role\">Co-founder and director<\/p>\n            <h3>Eiad El-Fateh<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"sb-card-body\">\n              <p>Eiad was born in Egypt and raised in Canada. He co-founded Salsabeel with Nehal to provide food, education and medical assistance through trusted local relationships in Egypt. He also volunteers his time mentoring recent graduates and early-career professionals interested in public service.<\/p>\n              <p>Eiad holds a Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia and a master\u2019s degree in Economics from Queen\u2019s University. He works at Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, where he leads work related to Indigenous housing and external relations. He is also an avid traveller and runner who has visited more than 30 countries and completed five marathons.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"sb-section sb-members\" aria-labelledby=\"members-title\">\n    <div class=\"sb-container\">\n      <div class=\"sb-heading\">\n        <p class=\"sb-label\">Board members<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"members-title\">Board members<\/h2>\n        <p>The directors contribute to program oversight, fundraising and financial accountability.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"sb-member-grid\">\n        <article class=\"sb-member-card\">\n          <figure class=\"sb-portrait\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salsabeelcharity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/salsabeel-charity-Kyoka-Yamakawa-board-member.jpg\" alt=\"Kyoka Yamakawa, director of Salsabeel Charity\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\">\n          <\/figure>\n          <div class=\"sb-profile-copy\">\n            <span class=\"sb-member-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">03<\/span>\n            <p class=\"sb-role\">Director<\/p>\n            <h3>Kyoka Yamakawa<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"sb-card-body\">\n              <p>Kyoka was born in Okinawa, Japan and raised in Canada. At Archway Food Bank, she coordinates Starfish Pack, a program that helps ensure students have food over the weekend. She met Nehal in 2023 while onboarding her as a food bank volunteer and was drawn to Salsabeel\u2019s direct-aid model.<\/p>\n              <p>Kyoka brings practical food-security experience to the board and helped lead the social media campaign for the Marathon for Meals fundraiser. She holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in French and Criminal Justice from the University of the Fraser Valley. Outside work and volunteering, she teaches and performs traditional Ryukyu dance.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"sb-member-card\">\n          <figure class=\"sb-portrait\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salsabeelcharity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/salsabeel-charity-Rasha-Rashed-board-member.jpg\" alt=\"Rasha Rashed, director of Salsabeel Charity\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1573\">\n          <\/figure>\n          <div class=\"sb-profile-copy\">\n            <span class=\"sb-member-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">04<\/span>\n            <p class=\"sb-role\">Director<\/p>\n            <h3>Rasha Rashed<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"sb-card-body\">\n              <p>Rasha was born in Montreal and raised in Egypt, where she earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in Arts from Alexandria University. She returned to Canada in 2009 and later completed an Early Childhood Education diploma.<\/p>\n              <p>Rasha is the Childcare Supervisor for the LINC program at Archway Community Services in Abbotsford. Her work focuses on creating a welcoming and supportive environment for newcomer children and their families. She brings the same care, patience and community focus to Salsabeel\u2019s board.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"sb-member-card\">\n          <figure class=\"sb-portrait\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salsabeelcharity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Adel.webp\" alt=\"Adel Elseri, director of Salsabeel Charity\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1362\">\n          <\/figure>\n          <div class=\"sb-profile-copy\">\n            <span class=\"sb-member-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">05<\/span>\n            <p class=\"sb-role\">Director<\/p>\n            <h3>Adel Elseri<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"sb-card-body\">\n              <p>Adel was born and raised in Edmonton and works as a boilermaker welder with Boilermakers Local 146. He has supported charitable initiatives for several years and brings a practical, hands-on perspective to the board.<\/p>\n              <p>At Salsabeel, Adel contributes to outreach, the website and ideas for connecting with supporters. He has also appeared on Big Brother Canada, Dragon\u2019s Den and Family Feud Canada. He is married with two children and is a committed Edmonton Oilers fan.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"sb-member-card\">\n          <figure class=\"sb-portrait\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salsabeelcharity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1730341800383.jpeg\" alt=\"Jason Beauchene, director of Salsabeel Charity\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\">\n          <\/figure>\n          <div class=\"sb-profile-copy\">\n            <span class=\"sb-member-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">06<\/span>\n            <p class=\"sb-role\">Director<\/p>\n            <h3>Jason Beauchene<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"sb-card-body\">\n              <p>Jason has spent a significant part of his life outside Canada, giving him a broad perspective and an appreciation for the different circumstances families face. He first met Nehal nearly 30 years ago when they worked together supporting people with disabilities.<\/p>\n              <p>Jason is a financial advisor with Sun Life in Abbotsford. He brings sound judgment and experience working closely with individuals and families. On the board, he supports fundraising, community outreach and the charity\u2019s efforts to use donations responsibly.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"sb-section sb-governance\" aria-labelledby=\"governance-title\">\n    <div class=\"sb-container\">\n      <div class=\"sb-heading\">\n        <p class=\"sb-label\">How the board supports the work<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"governance-title\">How the board supports the charity.<\/h2>\n        <p>The board reviews programs, finances and priorities to keep the charity accountable to donors and the people it supports.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"sb-governance-grid\">\n        <article class=\"sb-governance-card\">\n          <span>01 \u00b7 Direction<\/span>\n          <h3>Program oversight<\/h3>\n          <p>Review priorities, risks and program plans while keeping direct assistance at the centre of the charity\u2019s work.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"sb-governance-card\">\n          <span>02 \u00b7 Stewardship<\/span>\n          <h3>Financial accountability<\/h3>\n          <p>Monitor how funds are raised, transferred and used, and provide donors with clear financial information.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"sb-governance-card\">\n          <span>03 \u00b7 Community<\/span>\n          <h3>Fundraising and outreach<\/h3>\n          <p>Build relationships in Canada and Egypt, organize events and help more people understand Salsabeel\u2019s work.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"sb-facts\" aria-label=\"Salsabeel governance facts\">\n        <div class=\"sb-fact\"><strong>Registered charity<\/strong><span>14414519 Canada Foundation<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sb-fact\"><strong>Volunteer-run<\/strong><span>Programs and governance are led by volunteers<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sb-fact\"><strong>Direct assistance<\/strong><span>Founders cover administrative expenses separately<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"sb-cta-section\">\n    <div class=\"sb-container\">\n      <div class=\"sb-cta\">\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"sb-label\">The people behind the programs<\/p>\n          <h2>Meet Salsabeel\u2019s volunteers.<\/h2>\n          <p>Volunteers in Canada and Egypt help deliver food, education and medical support.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sb-cta-actions\">\n          <a class=\"sb-button sb-button-light\" href=\"https:\/\/salsabeelcharity.org\/about\/volunteers\/\">Meet our volunteers <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n          <a class=\"sb-button sb-button-outline\" href=\"mailto:eiad@salsabeelcharity.org?subject=Salsabeel%20Charity\">Contact Salsabeel<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/main>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leadership and governance The people guiding Salsabeel. 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