Our Secretariat Team

Our members bring diverse expertise and perspectives, working collaboratively to provide informed analysis, foster dialogue, and develop strategies that reflect Canada’s interests and values in its interactions with China. Together, we strive to navigate the complexities of this evolving relationship with dedication and integrity.

Darren Touch
Darren TouchFounder, CEO
Jon Kolodychuk
Jon KolodychukOperations and Finance Director
Chris Zhou
Chris ZhouInternal Director
Nico Han
Nico HanProgramming Director
Max Proud
Max ProudProgramming Director
Johnsen Romero
Johnsen RomeroMembership Director
Colin Sawatzky
Colin SawatzkyChapter Lead, Ottawa
Isidora Basanovic
Isidora BasanovicCommunications and Marketing Director
Aeriel Benjamin-Kent
Aeriel Benjamin-KentCo-Chapter Lead, Toronto
Andrew Yin
Andrew YinCo-Chapter Lead, Toronto
Émile Laplante
Émile LaplanteCo-Chapter Lead, Montreal
Xiang Xiao
Xiang XiaoCo-Chapter Lead, Montreal
Katia Houle
Katia HouleSpecial Representative, Mainland China
Julia Nguyen
Julia NguyenFranco-Affairs Director