ALIZA VELLANI – THE JOURNEY OF A STORYTELLER
BY J.M.LEE Aliza is an Ismaili Muslim woman born and raised in Vancouver, BC, from Gujarati Tanzanian Immigrants. She began acting at 9, but…
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RATANA STEPHENS – TAKING RISKS IS THE PATH TO SUCCESS
BY SONIA WEST Every topic we discussed in our interview with Ratana Stephens felt encouraging and inspiring. One can feel the emotion as she…
TERRY JOHAL – FROM RAGS TO RICHES AND STILL MOVING UP
BY J.M.LEE Flashback twenty-one years ago, Terry Johal was laid off from IBM due to the bursting of the dot com bubble. He was…
HARP KHELA C21’s #1 AGENT WORLDWIDE – A VIEW FROM THE TOP IN REAL ESTATE
“My goal is to bring billions of dollars in new investment into BC, the Surrey and Langley area especially. “In the next ten to…
DR. RUMEET BILLAN – ELIMINATING BOUNDARIES FOR WOMEN
In today’s world, women tend to be pigeonholed — placed in limiting roles and spaces that put barriers around what they can accomplish. Here’s…
Prem Gill: Creating A Green Future
Drishti interviewed the accomplished yet modest Prem Gill. She is down-to-earth, approachable, and relatable. When we asked her how she would describe herself, her…
Perminder Chohan – A Philanthropist At Heart
Perminder Chohan is living the Canadian dream. He is a financial guru, a best-selling author, an Emmy-winning producer, a philanthropist, a business coach, and a motivational speaker. But the most important role he plays is that of a family man, who just celebrated the marriage of his daughter with the most lavish parties.
DR. RAMNEEK DOSANJH – BE BOLD, STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT, AND HONOR YOUR VOICE
Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh is the current President of Doctors of British Columbia. She is the first female Punjabi physician in the history of 122 years and the first in her familial lineage.
KASARI GOVENDER, B.C.’S HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONER – ADVANCING AND PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS
British Columbia’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner exists to address the root causes of inequality, discrimination, and injustice by shifting laws, policies, practices, and cultures. This is done through education, research, advocacy, inquiry and monitoring.
RUBY DHILLON – HER PASSION FOR HELPING OTHERS
After spending over a decade at TD Bank, Ruby Dhillon served as a top quartile performer in sales, a facilitator of large deals, and the founder of multiple philanthropic and diversity-focused initiatives. She is proud of the hard work behind her career growth, from starting as a temporary receptionist at TD to and ultimately progressing into her current role as a Director at Planworth, specializing in various roles and building expertise across multiple business divisions. Through this career advancement, Ruby significantly grew large portfolios, earned significant donations and grants, led and developed teams of 20+, and was consistently recognized by senior executives throughout official programs.
HARESH BHATT – A RESILIENT ENTREPRENEUR DRIVEN BY PURPOSE
Haresh established Natu’oil Services Inc. in Port Coquitlam. The company’s mission is “to support the food and animal feed industry by applying scientific principles to develop creative solutions to maximize health and productivity using edible oils and fats and animal feed ingredients.”
MANJOT HALLEN – LIVING A PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE
Giving back to the community must be an important part of what everyone does. One has to keep that at the centre of everything. It’s gratifying to take that approach to life.
“TOCHI” SANDHU – COMES FEW AND FAR BETWEEN AMID HUMANITY
Tarlochan “Tochi” Sandhu, a man of faith, family, and relationships—retired from Envision Financial on July 31, 2021, after 64 years of dedicated service in the financial industry. Drishti Magazine had the honor of speaking with Mr. Sandhu. There is a serenity in his demeanor. If you see him in the community, you can recognize him by his white turban, aptly matched by his humility and graciousness. And when he speaks, it is always coming from the heart. He talks about his family, his friends, and his passion for life. He is an international field hockey star, a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth ll Diamond Jubilee Medal, and a community leader with inspiring positivity.
DR. JASON HITKARI: AN INNOVATOR WITHIN THE FIELD OF FERTILITY TREATMENT
Dr. Jason Hitkari is co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre, which has locations in Vancouver and Surrey. Olive Fertility Centre is one of Canada’s leading IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) and fertility centers with among the highest pregnancy rates in Canada. Dr. Hitkari is also a Clinical Associate Professor at UBC and the current President of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology and Society (CFAS) for 2020-2021.
AM LIDDER – A MENTOR OF DIVERSE PERSPECTIVE
AMANJIT (AM) LIDDER, CPA, CA, is the Senior Vice President and National Leader of Tax Services with MNP. MNP is one of the largest and most well-known accounting, tax, and consulting firms in Canada.