SUPNEET CHAWLA – A FEARLESS, DETERMINED WOMAN
Supneet Chawla, a qualified engineer who moved to Canada from a tiny town in India, had very little support settling in Canada.
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PAULENA GIDDA, SARGEANT – THE CHARITABLE POLICE WOMAN
Paulena Gidda is a 26-year police Sergeant with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Born and raised in Squamish, British Columbia, her parents immigrated almost 55 years ago to Squamish and still reside there today as prominent community members. Both of her parents are successful entrepreneurs and instilled a strong sense of community and giving back at a young age.
KAREN DOSANJH – VISIONARY LEADER & CHANGE MAKER BREAKING NEW GROUND FOR OTHERS
Karen is trailblazer in the Marketing, Public Relations & Communications industry in Canada. She was the first person of South Asian descent to serve on the Board of the Canadian Public Relations Society-Vancouver (CPRS) from 1995-1998. She is also a historian who volunteered her time to write a book which documents the journeys of the first South Asians in Canada. A woman like Karen Dosanjh has many layers which includes her vast professional accomplishments and community service to effect positive change.