Who We Are - AURA
Who We Are

Who We Are

Staff

Marin Lehmann-Bender

Sponsorship Director

Marin has been with AURA since 2015, responsible for leading AURA’s private sponsorship program since 2018. She works closely with refugees, sponsors and newcomers to guide them through the sponsorship process. Marin is originally from Toronto.

Veronica Badali

Refugee Sponsorship Assistant (part-time)

Veronica joined AURA in 2025. She assists AURA’s Sponsorship Director with private sponsorship applications and supporting refugee newcomers during their first year in Canada. Veronica is originally from Toronto.

Bookkeeper

AURA’s Bookkeeper works 5 hours per week, ensuring the organization’s financial operations run smoothly.

Board of Directors

AURA is fortunate to have an exceptional and dedicated Board of Directors. They are the decision-making body of AURA, made up of volunteers who bring a wealth of personal and professional experience.

  • Rev. Sandra Seaborn

    Board Chair

  • Jeff Nelson

    Treasurer

  • Ted Robinson

  • Michelle Eames

  • Rahima Amiryar

  • Brent Alexander

  • Pete Pynenburg

  • Burhan Amiri

  • Dagmar Soennecken

  • James (Jim) Purvis

  • Ricardo Simpson

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