Burnaby Hospital Foundation welcomes new staff member

Claire Wang, CPA, CGA, MBA, has joined Burnaby Hospital Foundation as its newest team member. Clair possesses the CPA designation and has an MBA from Queen’s University and a BBA from Burnaby’s own Simon Fraser University.

“We’re delighted to have Claire join the team,” says Tinu Mathur, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “We’ve always been fortunate to attract highly qualified staff, and Claire is no exception to that rule.”

Claire was most recently the Manager of Finance at the Vancouver Economic Commission, an agency of the City of Vancouver that works to strengthen the City’s economic future. While at the commission, Claire oversaw all financial, payroll and accounting activities, broad responsibilities for which she was well-prepared by over 10 years at the West Vancouver School District. At the School District, Claire managed over $9 million in annual revenues attached to the district’s renowned international student programs. As well, she was appointed by the Ministry of Advanced Education to the Board of Governors for the Justice Institute of BC, a postion she currently holds.

A long time Burnaby resident, Claire and her husband have two children, both born at Burnaby Hospital.

She is passionate about being part of the dedicated team at the Foundation.

“I look forward to making a meaningful difference to the health and well-being of all those who live in our community,” says Claire. “I’m also looking forward to meeting our many loyal donors and supporters of Burnaby Hospital.”

By all means, if you are visiting the hospital, stop by and say hello to Claire and the rest of the team at Burnaby Hospital Foundation