Meet our Outstanding Team
Get Acquainted with the driving force behind APBOT's mission
From event coordination to advocacy, each member of our team contributes their unique skills and expertise to ensure the seamless functioning of our organization. Get to know the faces behind the scenes, driving the initiatives that empower businesses and foster community growth.
Sadiya Qureshi is a dedicated business owner and long-time resident of Pickering, bringing extensive expertise to her role at the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. When Sadiya joined APBOT membership in 2011, she found a strong support network within the team and members.With over a decade of experience as the owner of the Property Stagers Inc., she has excelled in sales and business development. Sadiya’s leadership shines as the founder and former president (2012-2016) of the Durham Chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) and as the past-President of the Durham Contact Business Exchange.Her unwavering commitment to fostering local business connections is truly inspiring.
Welcome Naomi Chelelgo as our Manager, Events & Sponsor Relations. Naomi brings several years of experience building and leading event and sponsorship programs within membership based and community driven organizations. She has overseen a wide range of initiatives, from networking series and conferences to awards galas and signature events, managing everything from strategy through to execution. She is passionate about creating meaningful, well executed experiences that help businesses connect, learn, and grow, and is excited to support APBOT’s members through engaging events and strong partner relationships.
Welcome Karen Novak as our new Office & Finance Administrator!Karen Novak is a dedicated administrative professional, joins our team with many years of experience. She brings a strong skill set of providing financial, clerical, and calendar management and correspondence support to executives and team members to ensure the successful operations of an organization.Living in Ajax for over 20 years, Karen is excited to join the APBOT team and be further connected to Durham Region’s thriving business community.
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