President of the Grenadian Cultural Association of British Columbia
Her confidence is palpable, her charm, undeniable. But these are not the only attributes Monifa Ayinde can claim. She is also resourceful, extremely organized and a natural-born leader. A Grenadian by birth, Monifa has led the GCABC selflessly for the past 13 years. Born in Grand Anse St, George’s, Grenada, she migrated to Vancouver, British Columbia in 1971. Presently semi-retired she is the mother of two and grandmother of one delightful boy. Monifa was employed by the Province of B.C. for over twenty five years after which she worked with Douglas College, David Lam Campus for over 5 years. She was the recipient of various awards, including The Dame Nita Barrow Award for Community Service in B.C. presented by the Barbados Cultural Association of BC, The National Congress of Black Women Foundation Award for Community Service and the Vancouver Police Department Award for Service to the Diversity in Policing. In 2012 Monifa was appointed to The International Diaspora Consultative Committee (IDCC) for Grenada’s Homecoming. On the light side, Monifa enjoys reading, music, travel, dancing and entertaining. 122