--- title: Celebrating Change at Tamarack description: Tamarack President Paul Born is taking an administrative leave in 2017, temporarily stepping back from the role of President while he puts his heart into what he loves best – teaching, coaching, and connecting with our partners. image: http://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons-Logos/Logos/Tamarack/Tamarack_Logo_Transparent03.png --- [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=200&height=47&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) # Celebrating Change at Tamarack Posted on February 3, 2017 [By Kristine Culp](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/kristine-culp) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Tamarack President Paul Born is taking an administrative leave in 2017, temporarily stepping back from the role of President while he ![Tamarack Logo](http://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons-Logos/Logos/Tamarack/Tamarack_Logo_Transparent03.png?width=297&name=Tamarack_Logo_Transparent03.png "Tamarack Logo")puts his heart into what he loves best – teaching, coaching, and connecting with our partners.  [Liz Weaver](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/lizweaver?hsLang=en-us) has stepped in as Tamarack’s Acting President until September, when Paul will resume his full administrative role. “I am turning 55 in 2017,” Paul explains, “and I have a desire to mark this milestone by clearing some quiet space in my schedule to reflect, write, teach, and celebrate.” He is looking forward to teaching at *Community Engagement: The Next Generation* in Vancouver from March 7-9 (register [here](https://events.tamarackcommunity.ca/ce?hsLang=en-us)). Meanwhile, Tamarack is pleased to welcome [Jane Humphries](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/janehumphries?hsLang=en-us) as Director of Learning Services. Jane brings a tremendous amount of experience to enrich the knowledge and experience of the Tamarack team while also helping to make the temporary shift in roles a seamless process. You can learn more about Jane[ here](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/janehumphries?hsLang=en-us).  Or, feel free to reach out to her via her email: [jane@tamarackcommunity.ca ](mailto:jane@tamarackcommunity.ca)or her direct phone line at 226.220.4056.  **LEARN MORE:** - Learn more about the [Tamarack team](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/tamarackteam?hsLang=en-us) - Join Paul Born and the Tamarack Team at [Community Engagement: The Next Generation](https://events.tamarackcommunity.ca/ce?hsLang=en-us), March 7-9, 2017, Vancouver B.C. Topics: [kristine culp](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/kristine-culp), [Tamarack Institute](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/tamarack-institute) ![Kristine Culp](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Headshots/Team_Headshots/Kris_Culp-007116-edited.png) ### By [Kristine Culp](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/kristine-culp) Kristine is delighted to bring her writing, communications, and fundraising skills to support Tamarack’s mission. She joined Tamarack in April 2016 as Associate Director of Strategic Engagement, helping to support fund development, strategic communications, and outcomes achievement. From 2005-2016, she worked for a marketing firm specializing in non-profit fundraising, and before that, in various writing and communications positions. She has a Master’s in Journalism from the University of Western Ontario and a BA in French from the University of Waterloo. Kristine volunteers for a social enterprise that supports the work of Mennonite Central Committee and for a neighbourhood group that is sponsoring Syrian newcomers. 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