Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre’s operations are managed by a team of people who share the vision and values of our community.
Please click on a card below to learn more about our current positions
Board President
Jessie began volunteering with Qajuqturvik shortly after she moved to Iqaluit in November 2019. She also volunteers with Frontier College and Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line and is one of the cofounders of Nunavut Theatre Company. Jessie spends her free time reading, cooking for friends, and walking her dog.
Vice-President
Lena, born and raised in Iqaluit, experienced food insecurity first-hand growing up, an experience that inspired her to volunteer with Qajuqturvik. Her education in environmental technology, focused her love for harvesting and sharing food, and has showed her that tackling food issues can be done both on the front line and administratively. Her current favorite food is tuktu quaq with broccoli dip!
Secretary Treasurer
Curtis is an articling student with Maliganik Tukisiniarvik, working in the criminal law division. He is from Kuujjuaq, Nunavik. Curtis enjoys being out on the land, film photography and painting. Aside from his involvement with Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre, he also coaches kids basketball in Iqaluit.
Community Member
Jane has lived most of her life in Nunavut, currently residing in Iqaluit. She is a retired teacher and has volunteered with QCFC for many years.
Community Member
Executive Director
Joseph attended culinary school at L'Institut de Tourisme et d'Hôtellerie du Québec, and law school at McGill University in Montréal, and has worked as both a lawyer and a cook. He invites you to come to Qajuqturvik and eat a meal with him.
Program Director
Nancy has held many roles and worn many hats over the years at QCFC. Along with some baked goods she also provides the team with much-needed humour. Nancy currently holds the position of Program Director.
Kitchen Chef
Jamie started as a program assistant, moved into the role of sous-chef, and is now kitchen manager, overseeing food services for QCFC's programming, and ensuring we have a good supply of country music.
Program Assistant
Vanessa has been at QCFC since 2023. She has developed a great interest in baking. If you've eaten any of our homemade bread and other house-baked goodies, you can thank Vanessa.
Program Assistant
Originally from Edmonton, Brad has been at QCFC since 2024. If you ever have a chance to try his famous broccoli salad, don't hesitate! Who knows, you might get a chance to try his bannock, which has been described as "magic".
Program Assistant
Carlos brings decades of experience in the food industry to QCFC. Carlos is creative, passionate and dedicated to serving the community with love, a smile, and a wry sense of humour, and he wants your dining experience here to be the best it can be.
Program Assistant
Manager - Qinnirvik Country Food Store
Cashier - Qinnirvik Country Food Store
Administrative Assistant
Community Programming Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator
Maria has 15 years experience in non-profit development and fundraising for arts, culture, technology and social impact organizations. Maria is a Uruguayan-Canadian so it might not be surprising that her favourite food is empanadas.
Finance Officer
Tracey has been working across the North, mostly in Nunavut, for over a decade. She has worked for airlines and other non-profits. Her favourite food is anything our kitchen is cooking up -- and soups.
Communications Coordintaor
Thomas worked as an Iqaluit-based journalist and communications specialist for nearly ten years before joining Qajuqturvik. His favourite food is anything with chocolate -- any-thing -- but especially a Sacher Torte.
The support we receive from our community has a direct impact on hundreds of Iqalummiut on a daily basis. You can help us in the following ways:
