Marcela joined PIRS two months ago. She has extensive experience working in the settlement sector. She holds a bachelor degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Management Diploma and has taken a variety of Leadership and Strategic Planning trainings. Marcela has a long history with PIRS, when she arrived in Canada from Mexico, she participated in our LEAD and Building Bridges programs. She went on to join our Board of Directors for five years. She is a very passionate and energetic person, enjoys outdoor activities, reading and spending time with her family.

In March, the BC Federation of Labour and PIRS partnered to offer the BC Feds English as an Additional Language Occupational Health and Safety Course with our Entry to Hospitality Careers for Women participants. 

Upon completion one participant said  "We now know our rights at any workplace and we know how to say no to unsafe work situations."  Check out our graduates on our Facebook page.