Lambent
(of light or fire) glowing, gleaming, or flickering with a soft radiance, softly bright, ablaze, marked by lightness or brilliance especially of expression
Executive LEADERSHIP Team
CEO
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
Co-CEO
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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Executive Director of Clinical Services
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:
Director of PR Pathway
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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Director of Operations
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.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board President
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
Board Vice-President
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.
Director
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.
Board Secretary
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.
Board Treasurer
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.
non-voting board members
Praise O.
(she/her)
English
Patrice C., BACYC
(she/her)
English/Tagalog
Scott Y.
(he/him)
English
Surender
(he/him)
English/Punjabi/Hindi
Lisa B.
(she/her)
English
Gail B.
(she/her)
English
Rod B.
(he/him)
English/German
Egon K.
(he/him)
English/German
Judith O.
(she/her)
English
Baljinder U.
(she/her)
English/Punjabi/Hindi
Rajbeer K.
(she/her)
English/Punjabi/Hindi
Uminder K.
(she/her)
English/Punjabi/Hindi
