Tiana Solares
President

Tiana Solares is a passionate public service manager with over 15 years of experience in the federal and municipal sectors. With experience in competitive and recreational sports, art galleries, museums and libraries, she grew her skills in relationship management, negotiations and strategy development during her time working with the newcomer and refugee service sector as Assistant Director of Settlement Operations with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Currently the Senior Manager of Recreation with Parks, Recreation and Community Services in Saanich Tiana is proud Atlantic Canadian, she is loving the West Coast island life with her charming husband Hector, and equally charming tornado of a son, Leo.

Sambo Eam, CPA
Treasurer

Sambo was born in a refugee camp along the border of Thailand and Cambodia. In 1985, Sambo’s parents immigrated to Canada and began a new life in Victoria, BC. The ICA played an integral role in helping the Eam family navigate a new country with little resources. Growing up in Victoria, Sambo obtained a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria and holds a CPA designation. He started his accounting career as an external auditor at KPMG and now is the Director of Financial Reporting at Island Health. In his free time, he enjoys family life with his two young daughters. As an ICA Board member, Sambo is excited to contribute his firsthand experiences and financial expertise to ICA’s purpose and mission.

Tania Betiku
Secretary

Tania (she/her) is a Nigerian-Canadian, born and raised on Treaty 1 Territory (Winnipeg, MB), but she has lived in Victoria since 2007. She holds an undergraduate degree in Political Studies, a master’s degree in Public Administration, and has received national awards for her research on corporate entrepreneurship.  Over the last eighteen years, Tania has built her career in the public service. In her current role with the BC Government, she leads a team that designs policies and programs to increase access to legal aid and legal assistance for the most vulnerable people in British Columbia. Outside of work, you’re most likely to find Tania in the dance studio where she studies Flamenco and Contemporary Ballet or volunteering her time to support community or social justice initiatives.

Jose Albis
Vice-President

Jose Albis is a seasoned leader with a passion for driving growth and innovation. Originally from Colombia, he holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad de Los Andes. After moving to Canada, Jose spent over two decades honing his skills in raising funds for startups and engaging with investors. As a co-founder of Moduurn Mobility Inc., he played a pivotal role in scaling the company and leading strategic initiatives. Now, after years of success in the private sector, Jose is ready to bring his expertise back to the board of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA), where he aims to make a lasting impact on the community. Outside of his professional life, Jose enjoys exploring new ideas, spending time with his family, and staying connected to his cultural roots.

Cathy Hunter

Cathy has an extensive executive level management experience in physician policy and medical service funding, immigration and multiculturalism policy, federal/ provincial immigration and refugee planning, negotiation, program funding and delivery, and BC/Canada and BC/US intergovernmental relations managed through the Office of the Premier. Cathy served for 10 years as a member of Advisory Committee to the Director of the School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria and was a member of MPA Mentorship Program.  Additionally, she was the Treasurer and Chairperson of Victoria Cool Aid Society, a Board member Beckley Farm Lodge, and President of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria.  She currently serves as a Board Director of Broadmead Care Society and Chairs the Committee on Patient Safety and Quality Insurance.

Menaka Giri

Menaka Giri is a lawyer and second-generation Canadian who grew up in Victoria.  She was first introduced to the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria as a high school student, when she volunteered with the organization — an experience that left a lasting impression and helped shape her interest in intercultural engagement.

With a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and community engagement, Menaka brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her role on the board. Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Menaka enjoys traveling and learning new languages.  She lives with her husband and their two children in Ladysmith.

Alex Omoding

Born and raised in Uganda, East Africa, Alex is honoured to call the Municipality of Saanich home. Their professional foundation is in hospitality, with diplomas in Tourism and Hospitality Management and Hotel and Institutional Catering. Alex serves with the Saanich Police Department’s Community Engagement Division, fostering meaningful relationships with youth, parents, and diverse communities. Their work promotes inclusivity, trust, and transparency while strengthening partnerships between the department and the communities it serves. Alex also co-chairs the Greater Victoria Police Diversity Advisory Committee, which builds relationships and trust with diverse communities.

Guided by a strong belief in collaboration, cultural understanding, and community engagement, Alex is passionate about creating opportunities for authentic dialogue, embracing diverse perspectives, and building environments where individuals feel respected, heard, and connected.

Si Thu Naing

Si Thu has spent over 16 years in the federal public service, working in a senior technical role supporting naval engineering operations at CFB Esquimalt. He is an elected Human Rights Representative for the Union of National Defence Employees Local 21008, advocating for members within the federal public service. He is also a contributor to Policy Magazine and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), writing on trade, labour and public policy.

Si Thu grew up in Burma before settling in Victoria, and that experience of rebuilding a life in a new country shapes his commitment to supporting newcomers and refugees. Alongside his federal role, he is active in advisory and board work across the public service and innovation communities, with a particular interest in technology governance. He is proud to bring this combination of technical, policy and lived experience to the ICA board.

Stacey Fuller

Stacey Fuller is a Victoria Police Department Constable with 30 years of policing and public service experience in Greater Victoria. Her work is rooted in trust, connection, and a deep commitment to the people and communities she serves. Through her community policing and cultural liaison roles, Stacey brings a thoughtful, relationship-centred perspective to public safety and governance. She contributes to several boards and advisory groups, including Esquimalt Neighbourhood House, the Greater Victoria Police Diversity Advisory Council, PEERS Society liaison, and Esquimalt Youth Council. Stacey is committed to continuing to build positive and lasting relationships between the police and the diverse community she serves.

On her down time, Stacey enjoys time with her family, riding her motorcycle and a renewed love of golf.