Board of Directors & Advisory

Board of Directors

A group of skilled professionals and passionate community builders comprise the management team of the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society.

The VIBC Society is fortunate to have a Board of Directors comprised of individuals with diverse skills and talents, an Advisory Board comprised of seasoned professionals and arts patrons.

Mo Dhaliwal, Chair

A multi-cultural marketing professional with a background in business and software development, Mo is actively involved in the arts community as Treasurer for the Alliance for Arts and Culture and President of Vancouver Asian Heritage Month. Mo also serves on the Multicultural Advisory Council for the Province of BC and is a member of the Vancouver 125 Advisory Committee.

Manpreet Dhillon, Vice-Chair

A Senior Manager, Communications and Operations with the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology at UBC, Manpreet holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Management and is a Certified Human Resources Professional. Manpreet is also involved with the ALS Society of BC as the Surrey Walk Coordinator.

Harbir Toor, Treasurer

As a Chartered Accountant, Harbir works as the Controller of a biotech company which is listed on the TSX and Nasdaq, with responsibility for overseeing financial and regulatory reporting and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University.

Harbir Deol, Secretary

Harbir recently completed her Master of Arts and is opening a Notary Public practice. As a member of the Real Estate Institute of BC, Harbir holds an RI designation and has a background in residential property appraisal. In the community, Harbir has organized a Christmas “Feed the Need” dinner for the less fortunate that has become an annual event.

Karen Brar, Director

A seasoned event planner, and a professional volunteer coordinator, Karen is employed by the ALS Society as a program manager, focusing on the coordination of its volunteer program for BC and the Yukon. Karen also shares her time with the Asha for Education Society as a special events emcee and in the spring can be found on a soccer field coaching a children’s team.

Tony Garcha, Director

Tony is a Creative Consultant for a web development company, helping large firms attain online presence and directing their online marketing campaigns. Tony has been a bhangra practitioner for over 18 years and continuously stays active within the community judging at competitions and speaking on his bhangra experiences. He is the co-founder of a competitive bhangra team called United Bhangra and the Director for Punjab Arts Bhangra Club

Sukhi Ghuman, Director

Sukhi works in various sectors of the entertainment industry, as a television host, reporter, writer, and photographer. Sukhi also writes for jugnistyle.com, freelances as a media/communications consultant and works as a Marketing & Event Coordinator with the University of British Columbia. Sukhi also volunteers her time as a host of the annual “World of Smiles Telethon” for BC Children’s Hospital.

Opreet Kang, Director

Working as Project Coordinator in the construction industry, Opreet handles management of construction and the application of design to on-site requirements, as well as budgeting and communication. Outside of work, Opreet also serves as an Adult Resource Person for the Federation of BC Youth Incare Network. Opreet is also an avid Dragon-boater and manages her group, “Team Uproar”.

Advisory Board

A select group of business people, educators and arts professionals form the Advisory Board that strategizes and advocates on behalf of the VIBC Society.

Dr. Andy Basi
Executive Lead
British Columbia Medical Association

Paul Binning
Founder
Punjabi Arts Association of Richmond

Robin Dhir
President
Twin Brook Developments

Sandra Garossino
Director
Alliance for Arts and Culture

Jas Kalsi
Chair
Dragon Boat Festival

Ellie O’Day
Director
Society to Bridge Arts and Community

Gary Pooni
President
Brooke + Associates

Ashwin Sood
Partner
Nettwerk Records