Profiles

KIM SAVAGE – BEING A HELPER TO MAKE LIFE BETTER

Kim Savage has called Surrey and Delta home for nearly 30 years. After moving to the Lower Mainland to attend Simon Fraser University in…

RAVI KOCHHAR – MAKING EVERY DAY COUNT WITH VOLUNTEERING

Like any good banker, Ravi Kochhar knows that wise and timely investments go a long way. He is investing his time and commitment in the community to sow seeds of growth and kindness that will bear fruit for years.

MAKING A KID’S LIFE BETTER

Athletics for Kids has been a registered Canadian charity in British Columbia since 2002. Its mission is to ensure that all kids in BC, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds, have the opportunity to access sports and play.

ARSH KALER – A YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE FRASER VALLEY

Arsh’s passion for philanthropy is evident in the Smiles Through Seva Foundation, a youth-led organization that drives positive change. In just two years, the foundation…

SACHIN LATTI – FROM LOCAL ROOTS TO EXTRAORDINARY HEIGHTS

Sachin’s journey in ultra-endurance running is nothing short of remarkable. He has completed nine ultra-marathons in nine months and an astounding twenty-two marathons in…

ROSANNE HORNER – BANKING ON EXCELLENCE

Born and raised in Vancouver, and relocating to South Delta in 2010, Rosanne has seen first-hand the impressive growth and development that entrepreneurs have brought to the Lower Mainland, and particularly the Fraser Valley over the last 25 years. Since joining the Business Development Bank of Canada (“BDC”) in 2006, she has structured financing and curated consulting for hundreds of entrepreneurs in the BC and North market.

JEET DHILLON – ENLIGHTENING A PATH FOR WOMEN’S FINANCIAL LITERACY

Jeet Dhillon, Senior Portfolio Manager at TD Wealth, encourages South Asian families—especially women—to think about their own financial literacy to take control of their future, at least where money is concerned. Financial literacy, she says, is the ability to understand how money works—how it is earned, managed and spent.

LOVEENA CHERA- CEO, INSPIRE HEALTH

Loveena Chera is an innovative, passionate leader and seasoned executive with extensive experience in corporate and non-profit environments. As the CEO of InspireHealth Supportive Cancer Care, she is respected and admired for steering the organization through challenging times like the pandemic and the transformative growth period of the last several years.

RAJ HUNDAL – EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

Raj Hundal, the Senior Director of Employment Planning and Program Development at Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS), has spent over a decade creating opportunities for people in his community. His journey reflects a deep sense of purpose, driven by values instilled in him by his hardworking parents and a commitment to helping others achieve success through meaningful employment.

GARY THANDI – REFLECTING ON HIS 25TH YEAR IN THE MENTAL HEALTH SECTOR

Gary Thandi, one of the most active community leaders in the South Asian Community, believes accessible counseling and support for diverse populations are critical to safer, healthier, and stronger communities.

SUPRA ACADEMY – NURTURING LOCAL TALENT TO BE WORLD-CLASS ATHLETES

From the rise of grassroots teams to World Cup and Olympic performances, and FIFA World Cup coming to this continent, soccer in Canada has truly found its footing. Accessible for kids of all backgrounds and financially manageable for parents, soccer has grown exponentially as a recreational sport.