Noa Mendelsohn Aviv has been with the CCLA since 2002, during which time she has led educational, public and advocacy efforts against Bill 21, solitary confinement, racial profiling, initiatives in support of abortion access, freedom of expression, the rights of refugees and religious freedoms.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to have Noa in this critical role for our organization and for the stakeholders that it serves. Noa brings a wealth of talent, experience, focus and energy to the CCLA\u2019s fight for justice,\u201d said Andrew Lokan, Chair of the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n
Mendelsohn Aviv, along with CCLA\u2019s Board, acknowledge with gratitude the generosity of individual supporters, communities, lawyers, and funders who make this work possible.<\/p>\n
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