DIVERSEcity Media Centre
Looking for information, insights and voices on key social issues today?
We can connect you with our knowledgeable subject matter experts at DIVERSEcity who can speak on:
- immigration
- newcomers, refugees, refugee claimants
- employment and foreign credentials
- equity, diversity and inclusion
- socioeconomic issues including food security, housing and more
- seniors issues
- women and leadership
- mental health and gender-based violence
As well as people with lived experience who can share their stories.
Read our latest press releases, news and stories here.
Media Contact
Margaret Jetelina, Senior Manager, Communications
604-597-0205 | Cell: 604-612-9148
Email: mjetelina@dcrs.ca or marketing@dcrs.ca
Our Experts
Topics: Immigration, socio-economic issues, diversity and inclusion, social services, women and leadership
Neelam Sahota, Chief Executive Officer, DIVERSEcity
Neelam Sahota, FCPA, FCGA, has been leading DIVERSEcity as its CEO since 2013. Her award-winning work (including BC Business Woman of the Year non-profit) in the social and economic development of Surrey, BC, is based on creating community impact through resource connections, innovative economic drivers and values-based community partnerships. A first-generation Canadian, Neelam was born in Vancouver and now resides in Surrey.
Topics: Newcomer integration in Surrey, BC, Black History Month, Black excellence, social justice, diversity, equity, mental health issues, BIPOC youth.
Lenya Wilks, Director, Partnerships
Lenya Wilks leads innovative projects that strengthen relationships with community stakeholders, Indigenous communities, immigrant and newcomer communities and BIPOC youth. A Jamaican native who migrated to Canada in 2016, Lenya is the founder of annual celebration Black in BC, and is one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2024.
Topics: Employment services, labour market, foreign credentials, career innovation, English language training, self-employment and entrepreneurship, BIPOC leadership.
Vandna Joshi, Director, Employment, Language & Social Entrepreneurship
Vandna Joshi has held leadership roles at DIVERSEcity since 2016, using her strategic outlook and determination to lead expansion and diversification of DIVERSEcity’s programs and impact in the community.
Vandna immigrated to Canada as skilled professional 20+ years ago. With 16+ years of experience working in the non-profit sector at DIVERSEcity, she aspires to inspire other racialized women in their own journeys. She is the recipient of the Surrey Women in Business Award – Non-profit Leader in 2022,