OLIP Team

Hindia Mohamoud
OLIP Director
Hindia Mohamoud has close to twenty years of experience with building community solutions through research, partnership development, and program design…
Hindia Mohamoud
OLIP Director
Hindia Mohamoud has close to twenty years of experience with building community solutions through research, partnership development, and program design. She is currently the director of the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership, where she is responsible for facilitating the establishment and implementation of community-wide vision and strategy for improving the settlement and integration of immigrants in Ottawa. Previously, she worked as the director of research at the Social Planning Council and as a director of impact and investment at United Way/Centraide Ottawa. Hindia’s academic background is varied - she holds a Master’s degree in economics from the University of Ottawa and various diplomas in business, management, technology, and communication. She is also fluent in four international languages, including both official languages. Hindia is widely engaged with local social development process and activities. For example, she is a member of the City for all Women’s Initiative (CAWI) and a regular volunteer at a local food bank.

Nyamulola Kambanji
Project Manager, Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW)
Nyamulola holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Electronic Commerce from the University of New Brunswick…
Nyamulola Kambanji
Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) Project Manager
Nyamulola holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Electronic Commerce from the University of New Brunswick. She has 20 years combined experience working in banking, research and not for profits, both in Zambia and Canada. Her expertise includes community partnership development, program management, research, creative design and photography. During the last 9 years, she has worked on key government funded projects mandated to improving immigrant integration in Ottawa. In the last 4 years, she has worked as the lead for the Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) initiative and played a critical role in its expansion and subsequent success. In addition, Nyamulola is a freelance photographer and her work is showcased in the photo exhibit “Faces and Stories of a Welcoming City” (2016 - 2019). She is also the founder of “Immigrants of Ottawa” a project that showcases the contributions and successes of new Canadians.

Moyo Aderemi
Partner Relations Officer
Moyo is a communications specialist with over 7 years of international experience, consulting for global brands in technology, finance, energy, manufacturing…
Moyo Aderemi
Partner Relations Officer
Moyo is a communications specialist with over 7 years of international experience, consulting for global brands in technology, finance, energy, manufacturing, and hospitality, as well as public charities and foundations with a focus on development in Africa. Her expertise is in strategic communications, stakeholder relations and program coordination. Prior to this, she worked in public relations and program management in arts and culture, fashion, lifestyle and entertainment. She graduated from the University of York in the United Kingdom with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and brings a multi-faceted set of skills and unique experience to her passion for enhancing positive relations and support with immigrant-serving organizations.

Jean-Pierre Niyitanga
Communications and Events Officer
Jean-Pierre has over 10 years of experience in the field of journalism and communication. Mostly recently, he communication strategies, content creation as well…
Jean-Pierre Niyitanga
Communications and Events Officer
Jean-Pierre has over 10 years of experience in the field of journalism and communication. Mostly recently, he worked with two national associations where he took charge of communications and marketing initiatives including developing and implementing communication strategies, content creation as well as social media management. An excellent communicator and avid storyteller, Jean-Pierre is fluently bilingual and a dedicated self-starter who can work both independently and as a member of a team. Jean-Pierre holds a master of Journalism from Carleton University.

Joycelyn Glover
Associate, OLIP Strategic Events
She’s has over fifteen years of international and local experience in the private, government and non-profit sectors. She has a strong…
Joycelyn Glover,
Associate, OLIP Strategic Events
She’s has over fifteen years of international and local experience in the private, government and non-profit sectors. She has a strong interest and experience in social development and successful integration of members of a community.
She’s the owner and CEO of Business Radiance, a one stop shop for communications, events and resource development. She specializes in writing effective and compelling content as well as organizes classy events to engage people, increase visibility, raise funds and celebrate causes. A remarkable donor and partner steward, raising over $100,000 through targeted communications and events
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Jawad Hamdard
Data & Knowledge Management Specialist
Jawad Hamdard has more than ten years of work experience in knowledge management, program coordination, project planning, implementation…
Jawad Hamdard
Data & Knowledge Management Specialist
Jawad Hamdard has more than ten years of work experience in knowledge management, program coordination, project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; and has worked in both public and private sectors. Jawad has completed a master’s degree in Public Policy with a focus on International Development. He has a strong interest in research, data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and the role of volunteering in building community. Jawad is passioned about social justice and being responsive to the needs of vulnerable people in communities).



