Meet The Executive Board
Our club’s board is elected annually and consists of up to ten members who can further develop their leadership skills through their team roles.
President: Eric
Eric is an aspiring engineer, adventurer, and community-builder with a passion for projects and experiences that bring positive change to the world. He works in software engineering within the satellite imagery and earth observation industry, aiding decision-makers in detecting and responding to significant changes on the earth’s surface. For fun, Eric enjoys tinkering with electronics, exploring the outdoors, aviation, and playing music. This Rotaract year, he aims to foster a sense of family within Rotaract and strengthen the club’s connections with other key organizations and initiatives in Vancouver and globally.
Vice President: Rijul
Rijul, the Vice President for 2023-2024, has been a club member since early 2022. Previously the Rotaract Liaison for Interact Clubs in the Lower Mainland, he also served on the Rotary Club of Vancouver Youth Committee. He recently received the Inspirational Rotaractor of the Year Award for Rotary District 5040. A Disability Support Worker and youth care worker, he volunteers extensively with various organizations, including the Waterfront Community Police and Refood Foodbank. Rijul enjoys running, biking, hiking, and spending time with fellow club members.
Social & Membership Director: Tanvi
Tanvi began her Rotaract journey in 2019 as the Finance Director for the Rotaract Club of DYPSBB, Navi Mumbai. A food technologist by profession, she is currently pursuing an MBA in Vancouver. Volunteering and community service have always been close to her heart, and through Rotaract, she strives to make a meaningful impact. Balancing her professional and academic pursuits with her passion for service allows her to grow both personally and professionally. Tanvi’s goal is to continue contributing to the community while advancing in her career.
Secretary: Maddie
Maddie joined the club in December 2023 after relocating from Australia to Vancouver. She is interested in the wellbeing of local communities and, as an educator, is passionate about making an impact in the lives of young people. Maddie enjoys scuba diving, basketball, adventure, coffee, learning new things and spending time with loved ones.
International Services Director: Hana
Hana has been a club member since January 2024. She is a Registered Dietitian with experience in various healthcare settings, including acute care, community health, and long-term care. Hana also has expertise in project management, program development, and facility operation supervision. She is proud to have contributed to initiatives that reduced malnutrition and improved patient/client satisfaction. Hana looks forward to utilizing her skills in local and international service projects with the club. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, cooking, swimming, and attending cultural festivals.
Fellowship Director: Walter
Since joining Rotary in 2014, Walter has held various roles, including President, Club Services Director, and Community Services Director, earning multiple awards throughout his tenure. Walter is a dedicated Child and Youth Support Worker and a skilled part-time mechanic. Beyond his professional life, he has a passion for traveling and playing basketball, which he enjoys in his free time. Walter’s commitment to service and community-building is evident in both his work and personal interests.
Director of Public Relations: Joseph
Joseph joined VYP in January 2024. An IT admin, and community support worker, he is deeply passionate about technology and community volunteering. He loves to play tennis, board games, and enjoys socializing in his free time. His favorite quote, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,” by Mahatma Gandhi, embodies his dedication to making a positive impact.
Rotary & Interact Liaison: Bob
“Behrad “Bob” Nassiri joined VYP Rotaract in 2022 and has a diverse range of interests, including science, engineering, design, art, marketing, and business. He started a small e-commerce business in 2020 and has a passion for philosophy, critical thinking, problem-solving, 3D design and printing, dancing, gardening, and socializing with kind and wise people. He wishes he had discovered Rotaract/Rotary much earlier, as he deeply appreciates their principles.”
Treasurer: Lauren
Lauren has been a club member since September 2019. She was previously involved with the Rotaract Club of Downtown Montreal. She also participated in a Rotary Youth Exchange to Brazil while she was in high school. She works in accounting, and during her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and learning piano.
Join The Executive Team
If you are interested in becoming a member of the executive team, head on over to our membership registration form, and become a club member. Executive team elections occur between April and June each year.