Our Story
Get to Know Us
Sher Vancouver was founded in 2008 to provide arts and cultural, and social service programs and services to queer South Asians and their friends, families, and allies in Metro Vancouver.
Marching forward with pride since 2008
Our Mission
Sher Vancouver seeks to protect human rights to end all forms of exclusion, discrimination, and prejudice, and to educate, empower, connect, and assist individuals in our community


Our Vision
A community that is just, compassionate, inclusive, respectful, values diverse perspectives and helps those in need.
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Meet the Board

Founder
Alex Sangha (he/him)
Alex is a Registered Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Social Work and MSc in Public Administration and Public Policy.

Vice President
Sharon (she/her)
Sharon is the founding co-host of the popular Sher Vancouver Podcast which amplifies BIPOC and queer lived experiences and voices.

Director
Josh (he/him)
Josh is a strong believer in diversity and human rights. He is also a Founding Member of the Dignity Seniors Society which aims to support vulnerable queer seniors.

Director
Vincent (he/him)
Vincent is a peer support facilitator with Sher Vancouver. He has completed a Bachelors in Business Administration and has a strong passion to help others and provide support to the queer community.

President
Ash (he/him)
Ash is a registered nurse and was the best friend of Sher Vancouver’s beloved late social coordinator, January Marie Lapuz, who was the first trans person to hold an Executive position within the organization.

Director
Annie (she/her)
Annie is a social justice teacher for Surrey Schools. She developed the teachers discussion guides for My Name Was January and Emergence: Out of the Shadows. Celebrating queer pride is her goal.

Director
Niri (she/her)
Niri is a queer South Asian women of colour breaking boundaries through her work in the trades. She's a fierce advocate and volunteers her time supporting refugees and marginalized folks.
Our Team
Strength In Intersectional Diversity

Karn (he/him)
Outreach Manager

Jason (he/him)
Director of Communications

Shakthi (he/him)
Facilitator

Bhavesh (he/they)
Videographer

Vinay (he/him)
Graphic Designer
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Anu (she/her)
Podcast Consultant
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Upkar (he/him)
Advisor - South Asian

Joshna (she/her)
Community Manager

Angit (she/they)
Facilitator

Kulveer (he/him)
Outreach Coordinator

Rashi (she/they)
Assistant Videographer
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Jaskamal (she/her)
Graphic Designer

Kayden (he/him)
Advisor - Sponsorships

Jagreet (she/her)
Fundraising Manager
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Sunita (she/her)
Facilitator

Gurpreet (he/him)
HIV Liaison

Charlie (he/him)
Photographer

Varnnitha (she/her)
IT Support
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Susan (she/her)
Advisor - Social Justice