JAS HUNDAL, MSW, RCSW – DIRECTOR, HUNDAL COUNSELLING CENTRE
Carrying Multiple Roles that give depth, Insight, & Strength BY J.M. LEE Jas Hundal is a first-generation Canadian and a woman of color whose…
Profiles
RIMMI PUREWAL-DEOL: LEADERSHIP HAS NEITHER ONE LOOK NOR ONE VOICE
Born and raised in a traditional Punjabi family in the Fraser Valley, Rimmi grew up as a curious child, always asking questions, speaking up,…
SHARON RUPAL – SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPENROAD AUTO
Leading with Authenticity: A Journey of Growth and Empowerment Sharon Rupal, Senior Vice President at OpenRoad Auto, has built a career grounded in operational…
ROGAYEH TABRIZI – CHALLENGING FAMILIAR HABITS AND INFORMAL SHORTCUTS
“I’ve seen how easily a system can look ‘ready’ while the people inside it are not. At one point, we had a forecasting capability…
DR. MAHSHID POURSARTIP – CONFIDENCE: OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, NOT OBSTACLES
J.M. LEE Dr. Mahshid Poursartip became a mother while writing her pharmacy board exams and working as a part-time pharmacy technician. Her professional path…
DR. MARIETTA VAN DEN BERG – LEADING WITH PURPOSE AND COMPASSION
By Surrey Hospitals Foundation At age four, Dr. Marietta Van Den Berg decided she would become a doctor to help people. What began as…
RAYMON HOTHI – BUILDING CREDIBILITY THROUGH HONESTY
By Surbhi Gogia Selling vehicles may be routine in a salesperson’s daily work, but for a customer, it’s anything but ordinary. For many, it…
DESIGNING THE CARBON-NEUTRAL CITY: A VISION FROM PROF. BANTHIA, UNIVERSITY KILLAM PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Professor Nemkumar Banthia delivered the PAIR Distinguished Lecture in Hong Kong on December 18, drawing a standing-room-only audience of more than 18,000 people from…
DR. JEFF ZABUDSKY, BCIT: TRAINING TODAY’S WORKFORCE FOR JOBS OF TOMORROW
By Surbhi Gogia Mark Carney recently stated that Canada is “well-positioned” to capitalize on India’s growing energy demand. BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology)…
SURREY HOSPITALS FOUNDATION’S CELEBRATION OF CARE GALA 2026 – AMAN AND KAMAL’S JOURNEY
At Surrey Hospitals Foundation’s Celebration of Care Gala 2026, Aman and Kamal stood before a full room to share their story “I was cleaning…
Dr. Abraham Albert “Al” Yuzpe, a true pioneer will always be remembered
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Abraham Albert “Al” Yuzpe, a true pioneer in reproductive medicine, a past President of CFAS (1983), and a recipient of both the CFAS Award of Excellence in Reproductive Medicine and the CFAS Lifetime Achievement Award (2022).
DR. BALDEV SANGHERA: COMPASSION, LEADERSHIP & LEGACY
BY J.M. Lee Dr. Baldev Sanghera steps forward as the recently elected President-Elect of Doctors of BC, with a reputation built on integrity, service,…
ALY KARMALI – DRIVEN BY PAYING IT FORWARD
By Davinder Bir-Bhatti Aly Karmali just stepped out of a meeting with a group of young lawyers. No agenda. No fee. No transactions. Only…
SANDY ENNIS – TREADING THE PATH OF STRONG FOUNDATION & SERVICE
Sandy Ennis embodies modern elegance—her success reflects her generosity, integrity, and sense of style. A community advocate and philanthropist, she exemplifies achievement with purpose. Whether guiding clients, supporting community causes, or setting the tone in any room, she leads with intention, grace, and heart.
NAV GREWAL: OFFERING COMPLIANCE WITH COMPASSION
From LEGO creations to leading a very successful home warranty provider, Nav Grewal’s story shows that success isn’t built overnight—it’s built brick by brick, relationship by relationship, with trust as the strongest foundation.