Meet the Team

Born in Dawson Creek BC, Valda went through much of her schooling in Kelowna and attended the University of Guelph in Ontario upon graduation.  With a college degree in Voluntary Sector Management, a 40-year career working as a Volunteer Manager in Edmonton’s non-profit and arts sector has led her to bring her skill set to Volunteer Kamloops.

Valda has come back “home”. Being a new resident to the Kamloops area community, she, along with her husband Dave, settled in Cherry Creek on a 20-acre parcel.  With a love of the arts and music, she is finding her “tribe” in two choirs in Kamloops.  A strong belief that at the heart of public service is the desire to improve the lives of those we serve (including our family, friends, Neighbours, and the greater community/city) She is also dedicating some time to volunteering at the Kamloops Hospice.

Born in Vancouver, lived in Victoria and then moved to Kamloops in 2022. Over 40 years experience in a variety of business venues, managing various sized teams. Background encompasses business development and improvement, design and new services, project management and personnel leadership as well as local, province wide and abroad volunteering and giving back to communities. She has a passion with regards to being part of the program and contributing to the growth and development of the community which is very important to her. Utilizing leadership, organizational and communication skills to improve the lives in the greater community and assisting Kamloops in making it a better place for everyone. Looking forward to contributing to society and being part of this important cause.

We have an opening for a secretary. If you are interested, please click link below to Apply.

With over 20 years of experience serving communities in various development sectors including education, health, agriculture and lands, fisheries, trade and industry, and immigration services. I hold a deep commitment to enhancing community livelihoods through respect for all, inclusion, teamwork, and delivering results.

Since growing up as a young boy on the island of Grenada in the Caribbean, I have been an ardent supporter of giving back to my community. As a teenager, I joined a community development club that supports many community development initiatives. Later, I got much more involved in community activities by joining several church and school-based organizations. This to a great extent influenced teaching as my first choice of career. I taught both primary and post-secondary students for about nine years, further deepening my community connections.

With this deep desire to serve, I then joined the mainstream public service in Grenada where I served at the senior and executive level (as Permanent Secretary), in the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Fisheries, Ministry of Health and Social Security, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Trade and Industry for over 19 years. Throughout those years, I held many stakeholders’ engagements and served numerous communities while advising, developing, and implementing major government policies and programs.

I currently hold a Master’s degree in International Trade Policy and Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies from the University of the West Indies and both a Certificate and Diploma in Teacher Education.

In 2020 I moved to Canada. After spending two years in Ontario, my wife Kimberly and I had the opportunity to relocate to the beautiful community of Kamloops

Originally from Pakistan, I moved to Kamloops in 2023 and quickly developed a passion for giving back to the community I now call home. With a diverse background spanning engineering, applied data science, hospitality, and guest experience, he brings both technical expertise and people-first leadership to the Volunteer Kamloops Board of Directors.

He holds a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Applied Data Science from Thompson Rivers University and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, providing him with a strong foundation in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. His career also includes engineering experience in Kuwait, where he worked across diverse teams and cultures—an experience that deepened his commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and values-driven leadership.

Beyond his professional life, Hassan has been actively involved in volunteer initiatives locally and abroad. He strongly believes in the power of service, diversity, and connection to build stronger communities. As a board member, he looks forward to applying his leadership, organizational, and communication skills to support Volunteer Kamloops’ mission and to help create opportunities and connections across Kamloops.

David is originally from Quito, Ecuador. He has called Kamloops home since 2019. Drawn to Canada for its welcoming culture and values.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas del Ecuador, a Master’s in Industrial Engineering from the Escuela Politécnica del Ecuador, and a Postgraduate degree in International Business from Thompson Rivers University. David enjoys the outdoors, running, cycling, and exploring nature.

He has embraced his new community with warmth and enthusiasm. He is excited to learn more about Kamloops. Always looking for ways to contribute positively through his adaptability, teamwork, and personal experiences. To help with the growth of the community.

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