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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

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 

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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

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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Karn (he/him)

Outreach Manager

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Jason (he/him)

Director of Communications

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Shakthi (he/him)

Facilitator

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Bhavesh (he/they)

Videographer

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Vinay (he/him)

Graphic Designer

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Anu (she/her)

Podcast Consultant

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Upkar (he/him)

Advisor - South Asian

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Joshna (she/her)

Community Manager

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Angit (she/they)

Facilitator

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Kulveer (he/him)

Outreach Coordinator

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Rashi (she/they)

Assistant Videographer

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Jaskamal (she/her)

Graphic Designer

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Kayden (he/him)

Advisor - Sponsorships

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Jagreet (she/her)

Fundraising Manager

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Sunita (she/her)

Facilitator

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Gurpreet (he/him)

HIV Liaison

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Charlie (he/him)

Photographer

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Varnnitha (she/her)

IT Support

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Susan (she/her)

Advisor - Social Justice

Proud Member of SBOT

Sher Vancouver is a proud member of the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT).
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