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. Also, his credential as a Healthcare Assistant is invaluable in the work we do in the community.
email: khaleel@lambentservices.ca
Clinical Services Manager
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:
Manager of PR Pathways
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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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.
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. His credential as a Licensed Practical Nurse brings invaluable perspective into the work we do in the community.
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. Also, his credential as a Healthcare Assistant is invaluable to the work we do in the community.
voting board members
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
Baljinder U.
(she/her)
English/Punjabi/Hindi
Rajbeer K.
(she/her)
English/Punjabi/Hindi
Uminder K.
(she/her)
English/Punjabi/Hindi
