Acquisition International - Global CFO Excellence Awards 2023 7 and currently manages ten projects in this area. Furthermore, anticipating the future of learning, TIES has invested in e-Learning for over a decade, well before the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift to online services. Today, TIES offers 14 programs in an online, hybrid, or blended format and sets its sights on expanding nationally.” The COVID-19 pandemic forced many changes to how the team worked, with the finance team forced to move to remote working while not having any delay in their administrative support. A robust meeting structure, along with effective task management processes ensured that timelines were maintained alongside the high quality of the team’s work. TIES played a crucial role during the initial stages of the pandemic, helping to bridge the gap between language and culture in the northeastern part of the city. The results speak for themselves, with many newcomers made familiar with crucial selfprotection measures, reducing both physical and mental health risks. The role that Wei Dang plays is significant, but no one knows this better than him. “During my time at the University of Ottawa, I wrote a major research paper in Economics examining the impact of immigration policies on social welfare,” he says with a smile. “This experience made me acutely aware of the vital role immigrants play in Canada.” Joining TIES is the result of this in-depth knowledge, but it is knowledge that not everyone knows. “Immigrant Service Providers often rank low on donors’ preference lists,” he admits sadly. Wei, however, is a success story in this regard, having come to Calgary and made his name here. While many would be satisfied with this, Wei stands apart by determinedly helping others to climb the ladder too. “When I first arrived in Calgary, I received thousands of dollars in financial support for my studies during the initial two years,” he says. “My goal is to repay this generosity through donations and taxes at least a hundredfold. TIES and I share the vision of educating all immigrants, fostering self-reliance, and cultivating a sense of pride in studying hard, working diligently, and contributing to the country that welcomes and needs us.” We can’t think of any nobler goal. Organization: The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) Name: Wei Dang, CPA, CGA, MA Web Address: https://www.immigrant-education.ca/
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