Horoscope 2024
Aries This period will be fruitful. As per the planet’s position, you must take financial care as expenses will remain high and health concerns will rise. There…
Women’s Leadership Parity in Corporate Lower Mainland, BC
The Lower Mainland of British Columbia, encompassing significant cities such as Vancouver, Surrey, and Burnaby is renowned for its diversity and economic vitality.
KAM RAMAN – PAYING IT FORWARD THROUGH MENTORING
BY J. M. LEE Kam Raman believes that doing good work opens doors to untold possibilities. Her career journey combines the opportunities provided by…
MARIA FACCIO – CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, SURREY HOSPITALS FOUNDATION
Maria Faccio, a first-generation Canadian with Italian immigrant parents, embodies the values of hard work, strength, and community engagement instilled in her from a young age. Raised in a sports-oriented family, Maria’s journey began on the soccer field at the young age of five, leading her to play through college and now coach of her son’s team. The lessons learned from being part of a team, such as teamwork, determination, respect, inclusion, and lasting friendships, have shaped her character.
CARLEEN PAULIUK – TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE THROUGH PURPOSEFUL INVESTMENTS
White Rock resident Carleen Pauliuk is Arthritis Society Canada’s Vice President of Western Canada and is fiercely determined to get meaningful results on arthritis. Passionate about healthcare fundraising, Carleen is laser- focused on her mission to inspire leaders, governments, and community members to invest in arthritis program and research.
ROCHELLE ANGELA A. FLORES – KNOW YOUR WORTH & USE YOUR VOICE
Rochelle Flores is the Senior Manager at the World Trade Center, Vancouver, under the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade umbrella. She manages three programs and a webinar series.
JASMINE BHAMBRA – PAYING FORWARD TO BUILD A JUST SOCIETY
Jasmine’s journey is deeply rooted in her upbringing as the eldest daughter of immigrant parents in Surrey, BC. Raised in a household with four children, she witnessed her parents’ unwavering dedication to providing a better life for them, which ignited within her a strong work ethic and a drive for success.
MITA NAIDU – CONNECT, ENGAGE AND INSPIRE
Mita Naidu is a first-generation Bengali immigrant settler and single mom, raising two teens, and caring for her mother. As a leader in communications…
HARPO – BUILDING A WORLD THAT SHE WANTS TO LIVE IN
A visionary and cultural producer, Harpo was born in Surrey to parents from Panjab who migrated to Canada in the early 1990s. She is…
SUHANA GILL – EMPOWERMENT IS ABOUT UPLIFTING OTHERS
“My path is driven by a commitment to serve, relentless goal pursuit, and dedication to equity, sustainability, and empowerment.” Growing up in Surrey, B.C.,…
NATALIA BUSSARD – BELIEVING IN ONESELF FULFILLS DREAMS
Natalia Bussard got where she is today thanks to her perseverance, hard work, curiosity, high motivation, and belief in herself. She grew up in Ružomberok, a small town in a mountainous part of Central Slovakia, where she was fortunate to grow up in a caring and nurturing family of educators who loved nature and the outdoors and learned to ski when she was just three. Growing up, she enjoyed a happy childhood. Her family spent a lot of time together, making her an optimistic, resilient, and goal-oriented person with a happy outlook.
KAREN DOSANJH – BLAZING BRAVE NEW PATHS FOR GENERATIONS TO FOLLOW
For the past three decades, Karen Dosanjh has built a reputation for blazing brave new paths in Marketing, Public Relations & Communications in the global technology industry. She has overcome gender and cultural barriers to reach new heights in the corporate world as the Vice-President of Marketing at OSI Digital, a digital transformation leader. She leads the company’s global marketing strategy and is the first woman to earn that esteemed title at OSI. Karen is a force to be reckoned with in Canada’s tech marketing sector and was instrumental in helping launch three successful tech start-ups here in BC including Bit Stew Systems that exited for $200 million upon acquisition by GE in 2016.
PHALAK BETAB – NAVIGATING THE THIRTIES
In the sea of life, our thirties often become the compass that guides us through the stormy waters of adulthood. It’s the time for growth and self-discovery. And who better to navigate this journey than Phalak Betab. The Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising Officer at PICS Society is the ingenious mind behind “Stranger Story,” a global Video Podcast Series that delves into the enigmatic tales of strangers.
RAMANDEEP KAUR RANDHAWA – EVERY VOICE DESERVES TO BE HEARD
In 2006, after completing her Master’s degree from Khalsa College in Amritsar, Punjab, and gaining three years of invaluable banking experience in India, Ramandeep…
PREETI DHILLON – REACHING GREATER HEIGHTS THROUGH ART
As the owner of Neighborhood Art Studios, Preeti Dhillon has worked closely with individuals and groups of all ages in her community. She has fostered a love…