Our Board of Directors

Rosemary has lived with her family on the North Shore for over 40 years. She has 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Over the years she has been Involved in a variety of community programs - from Moms and Tots groups through Senior citizens’ Family Councils.  

Currently, as well as serving on the North Shore Women’s Centre Board, she is also active on the Board of Directors for the North Vancouver Community Players. Being active in the community offers the opportunity to meet new people, and to encourage people to join in working together to build a stronger, healthier North Shore family life for everyone. 

Lisa holds the position of Treasurer at the NSWC, alongside her role as a Director for an indigenous not-for-profit organization. Within this organization, her expertise is primarily focused on education programs, professional development, and indigenous capacity building. Lisa's dedication to supporting indigenous communities drives her to spearhead impactful programming and services, fostering genuine collaboration with stakeholders and partners. Her extensive skill set encompasses leadership, counseling, administration, and indigenous capacity building.

Lisa's passion for aiding First Nations communities in achieving their diverse goals led her on a comprehensive educational journey. She earned a Master's degree in Indigenous Education, Administration, and Leadership from the University of British Columbia, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Fraser Valley, and an Advanced Diploma in Chemical Addictions from Nicola Valley Institute of Technology.

Beyond her professional commitments, Lisa prioritizes spending quality time with her family, attending lacrosse matches, and engaging in ceremonial activities. Her diverse background and steadfast commitment render her an invaluable asset to any organization fortunate enough to have her on board.

Forthcoming

Forthcoming

Par (Parnian) Vajihollahi is a marketing and strategy leader with over a decade of experience in communications, digital strategy, and brand development across nonprofit, tourism, and consumer sectors. She brings strengths in storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and campaign planning, with a focus on using strategy and creativity to support meaningful community impact.

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Par is a committee member for Pink Shirt Day, contributing for the third consecutive year to national anti-bullying and youth empowerment initiatives. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Indigenous Dialogue Committee at the University Women’s Club of Vancouver, supporting education, dialogue, and relationship-building through programming.

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As a board member of the North Shore Women’s Centre, Par is proud to apply her professional skills to support the Centre’s on-the-ground work for women and families, grounded in care, dignity, and compassion.

Surjeet has worked on the North Shore since 2000 as a Consultant of the Domestic Violence Program for the former North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice Committee (NSFCYJC).  The NSFCYJC was a tri-municipal committee addressing the needs of women experiencing relationship violence.  In this role, Surjeet co-coordinated the North Shore Violence Against Women In Relationship (VAWIR) Committee, arranged “Day In Court” workshops for members of the community and community and government services provides to learn about our justice system form enforcement to the court system. 

As well, Surjeet coordinated “Open Houses” of the North Vancouver Courthouse community and government organizations came together to share information and explore ways to work together.  Surjeet also coordinated the North Shore Community Response Network for Adults at Risk. 

Prior to working on the North Shore, Surjeet worked for the Law Courts Education Society and People’s Law School. Surjeet has 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren. 

Zain (she/her) has called the North Shore home for many years. 

Zain is a family lawyer and represents self-identifying women who have fled abusive relationships. She also practices mental health law and represents clients who are involuntarily detained and treated in psychiatric facilities across the province. Previously, Zain provided representation to children and youth in family law and family policing (so-called child protection) matters. Her practice is informed by values including decolonisation, anti-racism, intersectional feminism, anti-oppression, non-judgment, self-determination, harm reduction, and allyship. 

Outside of work, Zain enjoys re-charging with friends and hot yoga. She is also an avid reader, devoted dog mum, and chai enthusiast. 

For the past 25 years, Kulvir has been proud to call the District of North Vancouver home. As a mother of two young adults, she is deeply grateful that her family has had the opportunity to live, grow, and build lasting connections here on the North Shore.

For the past eight years, she has had the privilege of serving as an elected North Vancouver School Board Trustee. In this role, she’s advocated for students & families while working collaboratively with school district staff, the Ministry of Education, families, partner organizations, and our broader community.

Community service has been an important part of her life for more than two decades. Over the years, she has been honored to serve on the boards of NVDPL, NS Disability Resource Centre, NV Band & Strings Parent Association, NS Safety Council & Presentation House Theatre. She also volunteered with and participated in committees & initiatives involving the NS Women’s Centre, NS Family Services, NS Restorative Justice Society, MONOVA, Impact NS, Kelty Mental Health, NS Table Matters and Cops for Cancer. The experiences—as a trustee, volunteer, parent, and resident—have given her the opportunity to listen to people from across our north shore community, understand different perspectives, build relationships, and work collaboratively toward practical solutions. They have also reinforced her belief that our community is strongest when we work together.

Simran Likhari is an Arts Program Manager at  Silver Harbour Seniors Activity Centre, where she oversees a diverse range of programs that encourage creativity, connection, and well-being. Her background includes coordinating community arts projects for adults with developmental disabilities, and she holds a certificate in nonprofit management. She also organizes major fundraising events for the centre, including its annual Christmas and Spring Markets. Her work reflects her commitment to equity, inclusion, and creating opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to participate and feel a sense of belonging.

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Having called this community home for the past 22 years, she joined the board of the Women’s Centre as a way to give back. She believes everyone deserves to be seen, heard, valued, and respected, and that empowered individuals help build a stronger society. She is passionate about women’s empowerment, gender equality, and creating safe, supportive spaces where women can access resources and thrive.

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Outside of work, she is a trained Kundalini yoga instructor who enjoys meditation, travelling, and singing.