Canie joined ANEW when her children flew the nest and she felt bereft. She started as a teacher of Spoken English, but her dedication and commitment soon saw her become a part of the ANEW team. She has contributed significantly to transforming the accounting process from manual to online. She is described as the conscience keeper, efficient and strict about expenditure. The dissenter, she speaks her mind without ruffling feathers, and is also a trouble shooter, able to handle crises with a level head.