As a provincially recognized leader & speaker in advocacy, community, intentional inclusion and diversity work, I pride myself on engaging with like minded organizations and am committed to life long learning.

Community Involvement

Board of Directors Work:

  • Past Board Chair, Voices of Victory Foundation
  • Past Board Co-Chair & Board Member, Ridge Meadows Women’s Society
  • Past Chair & Member, Human Resources Committee, Adoptive Families Association of BC
  • Past Board Member, Dan’s Legacy Foundation
  • Past Board Member, Belonging Network

Diversity:

  • Co-Founder, Provincial Crown Corporations Network, CPHR BC & Yukon
  • Community of Practice Member, Presidents Group (AccessibleEmployers.ca)
  • Steering Committe Member: Immigrant Employment Council of British Columbia
  • Nominee, UnTapped Award 2022
  • Nominee, UnTapped Award 2023

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Founding Member, Federal National Managers Network, British Columbia Crown Corporations, Government of Canada
  • Alumni Mentor, University of Ottawa
  • Mentor, CPHR of BC & Yukon
  • Grierson Mentor Award 2012
  • Nominee: Grierson Mentor Award 2013

Volunteer & Advocacy Work:

  • Member, Zonta International 
  • Volunteer, The Ismaili Canada (with roles ranging from Diversity Portfolio, Administration, Human (Volunteer) Resources, through Barriered programming for Children, Youth at Risk, Families, Immigrants & Refugees, Elderly & Caregivers)

Public Speaking, Training & Conference Speaker

  • Panel Member
    • Crown Dialogue Network, Diversity Conference
    • Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table
    • Asian Canadian Journalists Association
  • Guest Speaker & Facilitator
    • Crown Dialogue Network, Diversity Conference, 2022.
    • KPMG Roundtable
    • S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
    • British Columbia Career Counselors Association Conference
    • British Columbia Career Counselors Association Training
    • Asian Canadian Journalists Association
    • Ismaili Community Volunteer Engagement: Diamond Jubilee Training
    • Ismaili Community Volunteer Leaders: Safety & Security Leadership, Diamond Jubilee training
    • Quality of Life Improvement Program Facilitator: Crisis and Non Violent Communication
  • Moderator
    • National Accessibility Week 2022, Vancouver Board of Trade.
    • Crown Dialogue Network, Diversity Roundtables (2022, 2023)
  • Interviewed by numerous blogs & podcasts on the topics of Adoption, Human Resources & Diversity

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