OUR TEAM
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Alma Farias,
Managing
Director
Latin America Region
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A native of Monterrey, Mexico and now a Canadian citizen, Alma has been a consultant for over twenty years providing outsourced management and business development services for Canadian and Mexican companies. Alma has been very successful in assisting organizations conduct business development abroad by developing government relations, international contacts and distribution networks. Her extensive experience also includes coordination of visits of high level international delegations and organizing international conferences and trade missions. She is currently active on promoting and facilitating the establishment of manufacturing subsidiaries in Mexico in sectors such as automotive and aerospace among many others. Also, Alma is Ontario Representative for Trade Facilitation Office (TFO) Canada, an organization that promotes trade between Canada and developing counties. Alma is a chartered accountant, obtaining her degree in Monterrey, Mexico. She holds certificates of specialization in Industrial Costing and Human Resources Management obtained in Montreal, Quebec and Kingston, Ontario. Alma is a co-founder of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Monterrey Mexico, and is also co-founder of the Organization of Women in International Trade, (OWIT) - Monterrey Mexico Chapter. She has served on the OWIT Boards of Directors internationally and for Toronto- and Monterrey Mexico Chapters. Alma also served as Vice President of the Canadian Council for the Americas and the Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce in Toronto. Alma is fluent in English and Spanish.
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Gail Morris,
Managing Director
North America Region
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Gail Morris is a native of Atlantic Canada with over twenty years experience in Canadian, U.S. and International markets. Gail specializes in facilitating international trade. Her background includes 15 years of sales and marketing experience with a large North American customs broker and logistics service provider. As Managing Consultant of Trade Partners she provides business development services for international companies looking to enter the Canadian market place and also business matching services for Canadian companies with expansion plans into the United States, Central and South America. Her portfolio includes clients from a diverse group of industries from environment and energy, biotechnology and life sciences to hi-tech and automotive industries who have all successfully expanded their businesses or developed collaborative partnerships in new territories.Gail is the Managing Director of the State of Georgia's Department of Economic Development in Canada. As Managing Director of Georgia's Canada office, her responsibilities include Trade, Foreign Direct Investment and Tourism . She has more than 20 years of experience in Canadian, U.S. and international markets including both the public and private sectors. Her expertise includes trade facilitation and promotion within the NAFTA countries, Canada and U.S. Customs, logistics and business development. Gail is fluent in English and French.
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Mary Anderson,
Senior Advisor- Founder and Former CEO Trade Partners
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Mary has 30 years of experience in the international trade arena. In her role, Mary directs and supports the work of the WEConnect Canada the premier qualification program for women business owners. WEConnect Canada opens doors to contract opportunities and supply chains for women owned business headquartered in Canada. Mary advocates on behalf of members. She is a key contact for both business and government officials. Mary is respected for her broad perspective and balanced approach to trade issues and business development agenda. WEConnect Canada offers business-to-business partnership opportunities and access to training.
Mary is a member of several boards and committees and is currently serving as the Past Chair of the Board for FITT (Forum for International Trade Training). She is the past CEO of Trade Partners a women-owned trade consulting firm and President of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce. She is a Director of the Trade Facilitation Office (TFO), and former President of I.E.Canada (Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters).
Mary has participated in Export Development Canada (EDC) President's Stakeholder Panel and on advisory committees with the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, including the SME Advisory Board Mary was recognized for her commitment and outstanding support for women's international business development by the Organization of Women in International Trade.
