Welcoming Our New Team Members!
Happy New Year to our Duka family!
We’re starting the year on a high note and are excited to welcome a number of fantastic new team members who have joined us since our last newsletter.
Duka Property Management Inc. (ON)
Administration Team: Alejandro Gomez, Amber Kan, Avneet Bajwa, Azra Hallunaj, Ermiona Shima, Jashan Chahal, Ludiishan Santiago, Marsela Qose, Sarah Pramberg, Savhanna Johnson, Stefan Rabbani, Vinchell D’Costa, Shomaila Najam
Management Team: Alek Buda, Majlinda Mimani, Olivia Claveau
Accounting Team: Kushal Vyas
Duka Property Management Inc. (BC)
Management Team: Anthony Markus, Chanel Brar, Sjell Norlander
They bring fresh perspectives, energy, and enthusiasm, the kind we love to see at Duka and if you haven’t met them yet, be sure to say hello and give them a warm welcome!
Duka Consulting Inc.
Nicolas Carrasco
Celebrating Milestones!
Milestones matter! They celebrate growth, commitment, and all the moments, big and small, that together make meaningful careers. As we kick off Q1 2026, we’re proud to recognize the team members celebrating work anniversaries this quarter:
Rising Stars (1 Year):
Agata Lewandowska, Alfa Chan, Amalia Dimitriou, Daryl Yuen, Iriz Broca, Jingle Tagaza, Klodian Shinko, Lakshmi Jagannathan, Mackenzie Johnson, Nataliia Zablotska, Parth Patel, Precious Massey, Sidita Nazifi, Vasilika Dhami, Wasi Aymaan.
One year in and what a start! Thank you for bringing fresh perspectives, positive energy, and curiosity to the team. Your enthusiasm has already made a difference, and we’re excited to see where you go next.
Core Contributors (2 – 5 Years):
Achini Silva, Ana Betancourt, Brikena Kotte, Cassie Zhang, Etleva Caka, Ghaith Tibi, Gledis Xhoxhi, Jamila Malabre, Juli Karanxha, Khalid Mahmood, Lindita Levanaj, Maria Reece, Mohini Patel, Parul Agrawal, Paul Koka, Renee Chen, Ritika Sharma, Shane Jabar, Shreya Shreya, Simin Heydari.
This group represents consistency, growth, and teamwork. You’re fully embedded, highly dependable, and play a key role in keeping everything moving forward. Your contributions truly matter.
Established Leaders (6 – 9 Years):
Artan Shahinaj, Damon Ng, Fisnik Basha, Julliana Teixeria, Khushbu Maisuria, Magdalena Popescu, Nida Galanxhi, Niththikka Sritharan.
With years of experience behind you, you’ve become trusted voices and steady leaders within Duka. Your knowledge, mentorship, and reliability help shape our culture and set the standard every day.
Decade Club (10+ Years):
10 Years: Ilir Xhacka
Ten years of outstanding commitment and impact. Your experience and leadership continue to guide and inspire those around you.
17 Years: Jove Chan.
Seventeen years of dedication, growth, and leadership. Your calm presence, thoughtful approach, and consistent contributions have helped shape our teams and culture in lasting ways. We’re truly grateful for everything you bring to the organization.
18 Years: Adriana Nani
Eighteen years of exceptional commitment and heart. Your leadership, expertise, and unwavering support have touched countless people across our community. Your impact runs deep, and your legacy is felt every day.
Each person on this list brings talent, passion, and a meaningful impact to our clients, our teams, and our culture. Thank you for being part of Duka’s journey and for helping shape who we are today — we truly couldn’t do it without you.
Health & Safety Update: New Dedicated Email Address
We’re excited to introduce a new dedicated Health & Safety email address designed to make communication easier and more accessible for everyone: healthandsafety@dukamanagement.com
This inbox is your go-to place for questions, concerns, incidents, issues, or reports. Whether it’s something urgent, something ongoing, or something you’re just not sure about. If it’s health and safety related, this is the right place.
You’ll also begin receiving regular communications from this address, including safety reminders, best practices, seasonal tips, and important Duka updates.
Think of it as your official “stay safe, stay informed” channel.
Your Health & Safety Committee Members:
Agata Lewandowska, David Locke, Gene Lewis, Jenna Galati, Jove Chan, Laura Lee, Mike Nani, Monica Gilkes, Oksana Dudkina, Patricia Raposo, Rusal Meerwali, Sarah Nicholas.
They’re here to support you, and YES, they actually like hearing from you.
Outstanding Vacation Balances
A friendly nudge (the good kind): please review and enter any outstanding 2025 vacation balances in Dayforce by March 31, 2026.
Keeping this up to date helps with accurate tracking, planning, and making sure your well-earned time off is properly accounted for.
Office Etiquette & Dress Code Reminders
Kitchen / Lunchroom Courtesy
Our shared spaces work best when everyone does their part. Please remember to clean up after yourself, keep noise levels reasonable, and be mindful of strong food smells – future-you (and your coworkers) will appreciate it.
Fragrance Awareness
A gentle reminder to go easy on perfumes, colognes, and scented products. Strong scents can trigger sensitivities or allergies, therefore, when it comes to fragrance, less is more.
Business Casual Dress Code
Duka follows a business casual dress code – professional, comfortable, and workplace appropriate. When in doubt, dress polished and professionally – we’re all representing Duka.
We’ve included a helpful article in this newsletter for guidance.
Thank You!
Thanks for helping keep our workplace positive, professional, and people focused. After all, at Duka, our people are the foundation of everything we do.
As always: We Are Hiring!
