Sharon Deng is an experienced professional in resource development and educational leadership, currently serving as the Chief Resource Development Officer at Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization since June 2023. Previously, Sharon held the position of Executive Director at Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre from September 2020 to 2023 and served as Chair of TESL Ontario from 2017 to 2021, contributing to strategic initiatives and governance. Other roles include LINC Program Manager at Ottawa Community Immigrant Services, Manager of the Test Centre at Algonquin College, and Program Coordinator/Advisor at Graybridge Malkam, where Sharon led significant programs in language training. Sharon’s educational background includes a Master of Arts in Integrated Studies focusing on Adult Education from Athabasca University and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics from Carleton University.
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Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) supports immigrants through the journey of making Canada their home by providing creative and responsive programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, by building community through mutual respect and partnerships, and by fostering healthy and inclusive spaces for open dialogue and healing. Our Story Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) is a community based non-profit organization that has been providing services in Ottawa since 1978. OCISO directly serves over 12,000 immigrants and refugees every year. We have four locations in Ottawa (Central, East and South). Our multi-faceted programs and services are delivered in over 40 languages to clients from 120 countries by OCISO’s team of knowledgeable, skilled and professional staff. Our work is augmented by the generous efforts of our enthusiastic, caring and talented volunteers, both established and new Canadians. Our services include: – Settlement and Integration – Clinical Counselling – Multicultural Liaison Program – Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) – Community Economic Development – Career Mentorship – Youth Services (YOCISO)