Our Board

For Shruti, supporting LVB was not a coincidence. Since moving to Canada in 2013, she has always been consciously employed with organizations that have a corporate social focus, be it transit accessibility, community engagement, sustainable housing, education or climate action and change. 

Having volunteered within the organizations she worked for and several non-profits, she quickly realized that her heart was in nonprofits. In 2020, she embarked on her academic journey, to take up an exhaustive course from Oxford University (Department of Continuing Education) on Social Entrepreneurship to understand various aspects of social impact, fundraising management, stakeholder relations and member liaison. She is also fortunate to be part of the 2^nd cohort of a volunteer board governance course (SCOPE) from MOSAIC that paved her way into non-profit board positions.  Currently, she supports the Langley Local Immigration Partnership (LLIP) as an Advisory Council Member. 

Shruti brings 20 years of professional experience in Human Resources with a specialization in Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, Well-being) and has always ensured that she creates a tangible impact via her roles to create pay equity, gender diversity, belonging and inclusion.  

From being actively involved as a DEI Committee member who created the Anti-racism framework at BCIT to volunteering with School PAC, Big Brother and Big Sister Langley, and advocating to minimize child hunger in BC, she is passionate to create positive social impact and see her local community thrive and grow.  

She strongly believes that “one person can make a difference, and everyone should try” ~ JF Kennedy. 

Christiana is a passionate advocate for community empowerment and social change. As a local business owner of PAC Bridge International Inc., Christiana has dedicated her career to not only providing quality fencing and welding services but also making a positive impact in her community.

Christiana’s journey began at Metro Kids Society where she worked with at-risk children and youth from vulnerable neighborhoods in Greater Vancouver. She regularly volunteered her time at the Fraser Health Crisis Line at Options Community Services in Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley. She also volunteered at the Wildlife Rescue Association performing essential daily animal care and maintenance at the facility. 

Driven by her desire to help patients undergoing surgery, battling cancer, or facing life-threatening emergencies, Christiana donates to the Canadian Blood Services every few months. 

Christiana chose to be a part of the Langley Volunteer Bureau as another way of making a positive difference in her community. 

Lynda became involved with the Langley Volunteer Bureau through the Jazz Festival and became the Cards for Seniors program coordinator in 2022. She joined the Board in 2023 and continues to be a hands-on contributor to the success of the Langley Volunteer Bureau. Her current role as director is treasurer and she is involved with members, sponsors and administration of the Langley Volunteer Bureau.

Lynda is a local business owner of Quest Admin Analytics with a background in data analysis, balances and checks, and process development. She volunteered for many years in the Parent Advisory Committee, as Chairperson and member-at-large, when her children were young along with canvasing for The Canadian Cancer Society and Heart and Stroke Foundation. More recently, she was the “Doer of what needs to be done” for the senior entertainment group The Vaudevillians who perform throughout the lower mainland, mostly at care facilities, raising funds to support scholarships and bursaries in the Surrey School District and at Douglas College. She was instrumental in developing the foundation of financial processes and providing general support, including volunteer coordination, for the Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival for five years. She continues to volunteer at numerous events including the Jazz Festival and Ribfest.

Born and raised in the Lower Mainland, she currently lives in Langley with her husband and has 3 grown kids and 5 grandchildren.

She believes involvement in one’s community creates a better place to live for all involved and looks forward to increasing awareness about the impact volunteering can have on personal, business and community growth and development. 

Karen has been involved in the Langley community for over 25 years. Her community involvement started in the late 1990’s with the Aldergrove Agricultural Association, the Aldergrove Elks, and the Rotary Club of Aldergrove as President, Treasurer, Secretary, Director, and Executive Director. While partnering in one of her three restaurants, she became a director of the Aldergrove Business Association, supporting local businesses. She has also been the Treasurer and Director of Tourism Langley, and a Charter Member and President of the Langley Volunteer Bureau which currently supports over 70 organizations and has over 4,600 registered volunteers.

As Past President and Secretary of the BC Farm Museum Fort Langley (100% run by volunteers), Karen chaired the Canada Day Committee and is currently on the Museum Development Committee, planning the development of their third building. She is currently the Langley Meals on Wheels Food and Friends Coordinator.

Karen believes in working together, building partnerships, and growing connections.

MICHEAL BOLU

Micheal is an accomplished Strategic Project Manager with a rich blend of technical prowess and business acumen, holding an MBA and PMP certification. 

His expertise extends beyond project delivery to actively enriching his community. He serves as a Director at the Rotary Club of Langley and a Project Manager for the Feed the Children initiative in Africa. His dedication to community service is further exemplified in his role as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley. Micheal is passionate about leveraging technology to create positive societal impacts.

In his personal time, he loves creating lasting memories with his family and friends, underscoring his belief in the importance of community involvement and the value of giving back.

As an aspiring and ambitious student, Jeffrey is committed to
community service and public involvement. Born in the Township of
Langley and currently attending Walnut Grove Secondary School as a
Grade Ten student, Jeffrey is motivated by his desire to improve his
community through science and public service and is involved with
multiple clubs dedicated to debate and community improvement, while
also managing his responsibilities as an exceptional student in a
number of advanced classes.

Jeffry has been recognized for giving back to his community and named the 2025 Youth Champion of Diversity award from Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards Ceremony. In volunteering, he discovered a bonding experience and shared “our differences make us all unique, and they all allow us to provide a voice and the different perspective that no one else can.”

Outside of school, Jeffrey is heavily involved with a myriad of
service organizations, including serving as the current representative
for Langley-Walnut Grove in the Fraser Youth Parliament and working
with the Langley Volunteer Bureau as a volunteer several times in the
past at significant events, such as the Fort Langley Arts & Jazz
Festival, the Langley Ribfest, the Township of Langley’s 150th
celebration, and multiple other significant occasions. While serving
as a director for the Langley Volunteer Bureau, Jeffrey is motivated
by his hopes of creating a welcoming and diverse environment that will
inspire all volunteers to fulfill their potential and grow as
individuals, while also improving upon his own abilities to lead and
benefit from the experience he will gain.

Phalak Betab, who joined PICS less than two years ago (in 2024) as the Communications & Fundraising Officer, has quickly become a key driving force behind the organization’s visibility. Through her innovative strategies and marketing acumen, Phalak has successfully elevated PICS into a household name, creating lasting connections within the community and beyond. Her digital marketing skills and passion for storytelling have earned her recognition as a trailblazer in the non-profit sector and the Langley Volunteer Bureau is excited to have her on board.

Among her numerous accomplishments, Phalak led the PICS Fundraising Gala, which raised over $200,000 for the Guru Nanak Diversity Long-Term Care Facility. She also rebranded the Mega Job Fair, launched the PICS Media & Podcast Room, PICS Shop and recently launched the impactful  #LoyalCanadian. In addition, Phalak’s personal initiative, Stranger Story, has been instrumental in amplifying the voices of individuals from diverse communities, showcasing inspirational stories of resilience and success.

With a career spanning over 10 years in media and marketing, and a Master’s in Mass Communication & Journalism from Panjab University, Phalak is currently the youngest director in her organization. She has worked with Black Press Media, Times of India, Chandigarh (CGC) University and J&M group in her previous roles.

Phalak’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. In 2024, she was named one of the Top 15 Women Breaking Barriers by Drishti Magazine and featured in the AMSAA’s Storytelling in the Settlement and Integration Sector project. Her work has been celebrated in national media outlets such as Vancouver Sun, The Province, Surrey Now-Leader, Times of Canada, Entertainment Magazine, Canada Tabloid, and Cloverdale Reporter.

I have been involved in volunteer work for over 20 years. I have a real passion for being able to give back to my community and am here to do all that I can.

I was born and have lived most of my life in the  Vancouver area. I am a full time university student, I just received my Associate’s degree and working towards my Bachelor’s.

I am excited to be on this board and being able to share my passion for volunteering in the community. 

We are excited to welcome Harpreet to our team as our secretary.

Her bio is coming soon!