MMF CANADA COMMITTEES

Committees support the work of the MMF Canada Board. They are repopulated every year after the board elections and are open to MMF Canada members who wish to volunteer their time to support the organization.

If you are interested in being considered for a 2026/2027 committee, please fill out the form in the member portal. The form will remain open until November 30, 2026.

You can access the form in the member portal Forms menu and from the dashboard.

Advocacy Committee

Rebecca Windjack (co-chair), Elise Roller (co-chair), Jermayne Clayton, Carlos Piñeda, Mira Silvers, Jenn Sookdeo

Helps prioritize advocacy campaigns for MMF Canada to become involved with and/or to create and lead. Also helps determine the MMF Canada stance on relevant issues as they arise . Meets and/or provides feedback as required by staff.

Anti-racism and Equity Committee

Mira Silvers (chair), Jermayne Clayton, Delvina Bernard, Rebecca Windjack

Creates policies and provides insights and ideas for initiatives and potential partners to help MMF Canada build a more just and equitable industry and organization. Meets periodically to monitor and/or support implementation of initiatives.

member relations committee

Matt Maw (co-chair), Rebecca Windjack (co-chair), Jenn Sookdeo, Jill Snell, Gabrielle Rubaine

Supports staff in monitoring membership growth as well as demographic and geographic diversity, sharing insights and helping to set growth targets. Brainstorms suggested initiatives and partners to help staff meet targets. May also be called on to review membership structure, fees, benefits, or provide other membership related support to staff. Meets quarterly to review membership growth and as required to provide insight on other membership aspects.

Strategic Planning Committee (*board members only)

Elise Roller (chair), Jenn Sookdeo, Jill Snell, Matt Maw, Jeff Ojeda

Ensures the organization has a strategic plan, working with staff to line up consultants and board-wide sessions to create a new plan or plan refresh when needed. Also meets quarterly to monitor progress suggesting adjustments, as necessary.

FInance Committee (*Board Members Only)

Carlos Piñeda (chair), Rebecca Windjack, Matt Maw

Reviews quarterly and annual financial statements. Works with Executive Director to create annual budget to present to board. Lead in ensuring organization has the resources to fully function including revenue generation brainstorming and some implementation.