Board of Directors

M. Massoda Ma-Nlep est un comptable professionnel agréé (CPA) dévoué avec 19 ans d'expérience dans la fonction publique fédérale. Il apporte une vaste expertise en gestion financière et en comptabilité à son rôle de président par intérim du BCAS. Massoda possède une formation diversifiée, notamment un baccalauréat en génie chimique, un MBA et un titre de comptable en management accrédité (CMA), soulignant son engagement envers les finances et l'administration. De plus, il a obtenu un doctorat en administration des affaires (DBA) de l'Université de Floride du Sud, soulignant son dévouement à l'apprentissage continu et sa quête de l'innovation commerciale et financière. En tant que président par intérim du BCAS, le mélange unique d’éducation, d’expérience professionnelle et de dévouement continu au développement de Massoda fait de lui un atout précieux pour l’organisation. Son expertise financière joue un rôle clé dans le succès et la croissance du BCAS.

Angela Simmonds is a lawyer, former Member of the Legislative Assembly, and past Deputy Speaker of the Nova Scotia Legislature. She is a policy leader recognized for her contributions to law, education, politics, and cultural competency development. Simmonds is a community mobilizer, and policy leader dedicated to advancing justice and equity. A 9th-generation African Nova Scotian from Cherry Brook and East Preston, she has spent her career driving systemic change and advocating for marginalized communities. As the Founder and CEO of A TEAM Consulting, Angela supports organizations in developing effective equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) strategies. She also serves as a lawyer with the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute, where she gained national recognition for her work on the Land Titles Clarification Act, helping historic Black communities in Nova Scotia secure land ownership rights. A trailblazer in politics, Angela made history as the first African Nova Scotian woman to serve as Deputy Speaker of the Nova Scotia Legislature. She has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Accomplished Black Women for her contributions to law, policy, and community empowerment. Angela believes that justice is an action, not an aspiration, and remains committed to creating meaningful change for Black Canadians.

Jennifer Carr is a prominent figure in the labor movement best known for her pivotal role in advocating for workers' rights and fostering inclusive workplaces across Canada. With a career deeply rooted in trade unionism, Jennifer's journey is marked by her unwavering commitment to justice and equity. As a former President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), the second-largest federal union in the country, Jennifer has been instrumental in shaping national labor policies that safeguard the rights and interests of over 60,000 professionals. An environmental engineer by profession, Jennifer's resolute commitment to social justice and her proactive stance in labor rights advocacy are invaluable. Her track record of supporting BCAS's initiatives and her active participation in international advocacy efforts, notably at the United Nations in Geneva and New York, reflect her dedication to fostering equity and inclusivity on a global scale.

Jason MacLean is a distinguished trade unionist and the chair of the Development Committee of the Board of Directors. Born and raised in a working-class community, Jason's early life was deeply influenced by the ethos of diversity, fairness, and equality. These values were significantly shaped by his family's strong community involvement: his mother, a revered community leader, school board representative, and retired Early Childhood Educator, alongside his father, a retired firefighter, instilled in him a profound commitment to social justice and community service. Jason's career is marked by a rapid rise through the ranks of the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). He not only served on its Board of Directors and the Provincial Executive but also achieved the pinnacle of union leadership as President in 2016, followed by a re-election in May 2019. His leadership prowess extended beyond the NSGEU. He held the position of 1st Vice President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour and served as the Executive Vice President of the National Executive Board for the National Union of Public & General Employees (NUPGE). In a significant nod to his leadership and dedication, Jason was elected in 2022 as Secretary-Treasurer, a role in which he represents 425,000 workers delivering public services at the provincial level. Further cementing his expertise and dedication to the labor movement, Jason is an alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Trade Union Program, a testament to his commitment to lifelong learning and advocacy for workers' rights.