With a deep knowledge of public affairs and policy development, Serena is committed to supporting the mission of the Mavis McMullen Housing Society - providing stable and affordable housing for low-income women of the greater Downtown Eastside. Serena Ko is a trade commissioner and senior policy advisor at Global Affairs Canada. Serena holds a bachelors in civil law as well as a master of law. She has been a member of the MMHS Board of Directors since 2019 and currently serves on the fundraising committee. Serena's other passions include promoting diverse voices in the Vancouver arts and culture community and currently serves as a director on the board of Culturebrew.art.