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Current Board 2025-2027
Faisal Morshed
President
Director in cost and project management, experienced leader focused on governance, engagement, and modernizing community operations.
Heba Fahed
Secretary
Engineering and management professional overseeing dental clinics, passionate about community development and inclusive initiatives.
Rema Kaddage
Vise President
Virtual financial controller and active community volunteer dedicated to strengthening engagement and inclusive programming.
Hicham Khaddaj
Communication
Drama educator and actor with extensive theatre experience, recently settled in Ottawa and committed to supporting the community.
Hadi El Gharib
Director of Finance
Finance professional with 20+ years in banking, specializing in client services, compliance, and financial operations.
CDSO Board Announcement – April 27, 2025
Dear Community Members,
The electoral process for electing the new CDSO Board of Directors began with the March 22, 2025, call for elections.
Since only five members nominated themselves within the legal timeframe, and their nominations remained valid until the General Assembly meeting on April 27, 2025, we are pleased to inform you that the CDSO Board of Directors – Ottawa Chapter - for the two-year term (2025–2027) will have the following members:
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Faisal Morshed – President
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Rema Kaddage – Vice President
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Hadi El Gharib – Director of Finance (Treasurer)
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Heba Fahed – Secretary
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Hicham Khaddaj – Communication and Social Affairs Director
The Election Committee congratulates the new CDSO Board of Directors and wishes them all the best in serving the Druze community in Ottawa. As volunteers, they deserve our community’s thanks and support to fulfill their mission to the fullest.
We also thank the previous CDSO Board of Directors—Yana Bou Hamdan, Faisal Morshed, Iman Abou Baker, and Rima Salika—for their services and achievements during their terms.
Finally, we must thank our community members who accompanied us in the electoral process in the spirit of intimacy and affection that unites our honorable community.
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We wish you all continued health, safety, and success.
Previous Boards
Board of Directors 2023–2025
President: Yana Bou Hamdan
Vice President: Faisal Morshed
Secretary: Rema Kaddage Aboultaif
Treasurer: Eman Abou Baker
Communications & Public Relations: Rima Salika
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Board of Directors 2021–2023
President: Salman Abdul Khalek
Vice President: Mona Khaddaj
Secretary: Tala Salaheddin
Treasurer: Khalid Rachid
Communication: Rania Eljaramani
★★★★★
Board of Directors 2019–2021
President: Salman Abdul Khalek
Vice President: Mona Khaddaj
Secretary: Salah Merhi / Mona
Treasurer: Dr. Khalid Rashid
Communication: Touleen Massoud
★★★★★
Board of Directors 2017–2019
President: Nabil Aziz
Vice President: Sid Rashid
Secretary: Layal Dleikan
Treasurer: Anas Hneidi
Communication: Maysa Hammad
★★★★★
Board of Directors 2015–2017
President: Walid Akl
Vice President: Mhanna Khaddage
Secretary: Suzie Salika
Treasurer: Anwar Hani
Communication: Adel Aboultaif
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★★★★★
Board of Directors 2013–2015
President: Imad Kaddage
Secretary: Shadi Shaya
Treasurer: Walid Timani
Public Relations: Kamal El-Dib
Director of Youth: Mira Fayad
Directors, Ladies Committee: Ferial Debian
Directors, Ladies Committee: Leila Jawhary
Advisor: Samir El-Dib
★★★★★
Board of Directors 2011–2013
President: Samir El Dib
Secretary: Shadi Shaya
Treasurer: Ehab Haydar
Public Relations: Salah Chaaban
External Affairs: Tina Saryeddine
Director, Youth & Sports: Bacem Sassoue
Director, Ladies Committees: Ferial Debian
Director, Ladies Committees: Hanaa Khadaj
Religious Committees: Majdi El Halabi
Art Committee: Qussay Kerbaj
★★★★★
Board of Directors 2009–2011
President: Samir El-Dib
Secretary: Fayek Tabet
Treasurer: Shadi Shaya
Women Committee: Iman Merhi
Public Relations: Salman Abdul-Khalek
Emergency Committee: Fayez Ghanem
Sports & Youth: Nasim Mosleh & Qussaiy Kerbaj
Advisors: Kamal Harb & Rami Abielmona
★★★★★
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Board of Directors 2007–2009
President: Eng. Bashar Bou-Diab
Vice President: Eng. Kamal Harb
Councilors: Salman Abdel Khalik
Councilors: Dr. Fayez Ghanem
Secretary: Yara Harb
Treasurer: Walid Salika
Public Relations: Sayid Khaddage & Nawaf Abou Saleh
External Affairs: Dr. Rami Abielmona
Sports: Nawaf Abou-Saleh
Religion: Eng. Bashar Bou-Diab
Arts and Culture: Yara Harb & Walid Salika
Youth Committee: Dr. Rami Abielmona
Women Committee: Yara Harb
★★★★★
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Board of Directors 2006–2007
President: Joumana S. Fakih
Secretary: Salman Abdul-Khalek
Treasurer: Walid Salika
Member: Mona Khaddaj
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Board of Directors 2005–2006
President: Fadi Al-Mohtar
Vice President: Salman Abdulkhalek
Secretary: Salman Abdulkhalek
Secretary: Salah Shaaban
Secretary: Rafiq Debian
★★★★★
Board of Directors 2004–2005
President: Fayek Tabet
Secretary: Salman Abdulkhalek
Secretary: Afif Naser
Secretary: Fadi Al-Mohtar
Secretary: Salah Shaaban
Secretary: Rafiq Debian
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