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Khaleel I., BSc. Engr., PRC
(he/him)
English/Tagalog
Co-Founder, CEO. Khaleel brings a newcomer to Canada experience and BSC in Aeronautical Engineering which gives him the systems perspective necessary to be a relevant and successful leader.
email: khaleel@lambentservices.ca
Karen G., BSc. Engr., PRC
(she/her)
English/Tagalog
Karen brings her organizational skills and systemic approach through her BSC in Aeronautical Engineering. She is a young mother with the cultural perspective of a young working family. Karen’s experience includes transportable skills from post-secondary teaching, conforming to standards and curriculum.
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Varinder K., BA, MSW, RSW
(he/him)
English/Punjabi/Hindi
Varinder, brings a newcomer to Canada perspective as well as Social Work education from UBC. He has more than five years of experience working with various marginalized populations focusing on those experiencing substance use issues, mental health, and incarceration.
email:
Chris V.
He/him
English/Spanish
BEd. ESL
Chris brings a wealth of experience as an educator and facilitator. He has taught in USA, Saudi Arabia, Honduras as both ESL instructor and grade school. He also has a background in coding and programming. These experiences give him a culturally diverse sensitivity as well as online navigation expertise. We are proud to have Chris directing our PR Pathway programs utilizing his cultural and online knowledge to help people with a smooth transition to life in Canada.
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Faith
(she/her)
English
Faith has a BSc Education, as well as, and a Master's Degree in Psychology. As a recent immigrant to Canada, Faith understands the challenges of settling in a new country. She brings a wealth of experience including work with homeless populations. She is a valued asset to the leadership team.
email:
Vern H., M.A.
(he/him)
English
Co-Founder and Volunteer Board President. Vern brings more than 30 years of social services experience and leadership to the organization. His specialization is in the children, youth, and families sectors.
email: vern@lambentservices.ca
Julie H., HCA
(she/her)
English
Volunteer Board Vice-President. Julieann brings more than 30 years of social services experience and leadership to the organization. Her specialization is the Community Living sector.
Priyanka, A.
(she/her)
Punjabi/English/Hindi
Priyanka brings her experience of coming to Canada as a refugee. This is an invaluable asset as there is no truer lense for the struggles of a refugee as can be understood by someone with lived experience.
Gulshan, A.
(he/him)
AA Psych
Punjabi/English/Hindi
Gulshan brings his knowledge of international student experience as well as his lived experience in the South Asian culture. Additionally, he brings youth perspective which is invaluable to our organization. He is currently studying nursing which is an integral part of our suite of services.
Karan, S.
(he/him)
Punjabi/English/Hindi
Karan brings his knowledge of international student experience as well as his lived experience in the South Asian culture. He has a business background which ideally places him as our treasurer. Additionally, he brings a youth perspective which is invaluable to our organization. He is currently studying nursing which is an integral part of our suite of services.
Praise
(she/her)
English
Praise has a BSc in Industrial Chemistry and currently studying Digital Media Studies and Management Science as an international student in Canada, Praise brings a creative and strategic approach to our community group. From engaging content creation to fostering connections.
email:
Patrice C., BACYC
(she/her)
English/Tagalog
Immigrating from the Philippines at the age of 17 gives Patrice a unique perspective as a newcomer to Canada moving directly into post-secondary education. She successfully tackled the transition completing her BA in Child and Youth Care. After gaining some experience in community organizations, she went on to her next big challenge as an MCFD Protection Social Worker.
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Scott Y.
(he/him)
English
Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and lived experience from rural and small town BC. This experience is crucial to the work that we do as he can help identify service gaps and be instrumental in helping to design programs in smaller communities. Additionally, his expertise will aid those who choose to move to more rural areas for more affordable lifestyles.
Judith O.
(she/her)
English