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  • Global OSH Forum 2026
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  • Vision & Intent
  • Research Priorities
  • Our Volunteer Services
  • Event/Collaborations
  • Governance & Committees
  • FAQs
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IRIOSH - Board Governance

Chairperson

Founder/President/Executive Director

Founder/President/Executive Director

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Lucille Dunn

Mayor, Village of Manor (Sask., Canada)

Chairperson, IRIOSH Board of Directors

Mayor Lucille Dunn brings extensive experience in municipal leadership and board governance to her role as Chairperson of the IRIOSH Board of Directors. Her proven commitment to transparent decision‑making, community stewardship, and organizational accountability strengthens IRIOSH’s mission and strategic direction. She is a strong advocate for advancing high standards in occupational health and safety, ensuring that both the Village of Manor and IRIOSH uphold practices that support safe, resilient, and well‑governed communities.

Founder/President/Executive Director

Founder/President/Executive Director

Founder/President/Executive Director

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Dr. Arjun Kathayat

Founder, President & Executive Director, IRIOSH

Dr. Arjun Kathayat is an occupational health and safety researcher whose work spans Canada, Malaysia, and the United States, with a focus on strengthening global safety and health governance. His research examines comparative OSH frameworks and safety performance indicators, with contributions published in Frontiers in Public Health. He continues to advance evidence‑based policy development that supports safer, more equitable, and resilient workplaces across sectors.

Director - Industry

Founder/President/Executive Director

Director - Industry

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Thaier Al‑Issa, EGI‑GM, M.Eng., P.Eng.

Board Member – Industry, IRIOSH

Thaier Al‑Issa brings more than two decades of engineering, operational, and regulatory experience to the IRIOSH Board. As General Manager of Sour & Odour Services in Canada, he leads safety‑critical projects in emissions control, sour gas treatment, and industrial risk mitigation. His industry leadership is grounded in a strong commitment to technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and evidence‑based decision‑making. Through his role at IRIOSH, he helps strengthen governance practices and advance practical, industry‑aligned standards in occupational health and safety.

Director (Finance)

Director-Secretary/Treasury

Director - Industry

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Alanna Parsan, MBA

Board Member – Finance & Governance, IRIOSH

Alanna Parsan brings extensive experience in financial leadership and program management to the IRIOSH Board. As National Director of Business Banking Programs & Sales at BMO, she oversees strategic initiatives that strengthen operational performance and client‑focused financial solutions across Canada. Her expertise in governance, risk oversight, and organizational finance supports IRIOSH’s commitment to transparent, accountable, and sustainable nonprofit management.

Director-at-Large

Director-Secretary/Treasury

Director-Secretary/Treasury

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Andrei Musienco, MBA

Board Member – Director‑at‑Large, IRIOSH

Andrei Musienco brings strong expertise in operational excellence, strategic leadership, and organizational performance to the IRIOSH Board. As Vice President of Operational Excellence at Windmill Farms in Ontario, he leads initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and safety across large‑scale agricultural operations. His experience in process improvement and governance supports IRIOSH’s mission to strengthen board practices and advance high standards in occupational health and safety.

Director-Secretary/Treasury

Director-Secretary/Treasury

Director-Secretary/Treasury

Parizaad B. Mohangoo

Board Member & Secretary/Treasurer, IRIOSH

Parizaad Mohangoo brings experience in financial services, community leadership, and organizational administration to the IRIOSH Board. As a Banking Advisor with RBC, she supports clients through personalized financial guidance and relationship‑focused service. She also serves as the Head Librarian at the local public library, leading community programming and local outreach. Her strengths in finance and governance contribute to IRIOSH’s commitment to transparent and accountable leadership.

IRIOSH - International Advisory Council

Founding Chairperson-Advisory

Founding Chairperson-Advisory

Founding Chairperson-Advisory

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Rafee Baharudin

Chair., IRIOSH International Advisory Council

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Rafee Baharudin is a Malaysian academic specializing in occupational safety and health, risk management, and human factors engineering. His research spans safety culture, ergonomics, and organizational risk practices, with publications across international journals and academic platforms. He has led collaborations focused on improving safety performance and regulatory alignment in high‑risk industries. As the founding Chairperson of the IRIOSH International Advisory Council, he provides strategic guidance that strengthens global research partnerships and advances evidence‑based approaches to occupational health and safety.

Founding Member-Advisory

Founding Chairperson-Advisory

Founding Chairperson-Advisory

Dr. Haitham Hamid

Member, IRIOSH International Advisory Council 

Dr. Haitham Hamid is the President and CEO of Quantum Exploration Ltd., a Calgary‑based company specializing in seismic and geological exploration. With a PhD in geoscience, he has contributed to advanced research on seismic impedance modeling and the mapping of key geological formations in Western Canada. He previously served as President of Axial Exploration, where he led initiatives that emphasized operational integrity and occupational health and safety. His expertise in exploration, risk management, and governance supports IRIOSH’s mission to strengthen evidence‑based safety leadership across sectors.

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