BRITAINNY HARI – FINDING THE UNIQUE VERSION OF HERSELF
Britainny Hari was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. As a proud fifth-generation Canadian-Sikh, her family has a long settler history in Calgary, Alberta,…
Profiles
PARI GOYAL – BALANCING HER WAY TO THE TOP
By J . M. Lee Pari Goyal is a Canadian National Team member in Rhythmic Gymnastics. Pari is 18 years old and has been…
CHLOE MORGAN – CHANGE MAKER OF TOMORROW
By J.M. Lee Born in London, England, Chloe grew up in Chelmsford, Essex. She was awarded a scholarship to the London Studios stage college,…
SAANJH JAURA – THE TIMELESS MELODIES OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
By J . M. Lee Saanjh Jaura, 18, grew up in Amritsar and moved to Canada with her parents, and 5-year-old brother in December…
JILL YONEDA’S SWIM FOR COURAGE ACROSS THE GEORGIA STRAIT
By J . M. Lee On August 9, 2024, Jill will take on her third Swim for Courage, aiming to conquer a record-breaking 60-hour…
KPU Welcomes Local Award-Winning Filmmaker In Residency Program
Shubham Chhabra, an award-winning director and producer, joined KPU this week for a four-month residency.
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.