A dedicated team on a mission to help those in need

Julie has been with Community Builders since 1999, occupying a leadership position since 2008, and is dedicated to promoting equality and creating opportunities for marginalized populations. Julie credits her upbringing in East Africa for driving her commitment to working in areas of poverty, both in Canada and around the world.

Shauna has been part of the Community Builders team since 2014. Shauna is passionate about giving a voice to those who don’t have one and acts as an advocate for her own daughter who was born with a rare genetic disorder in 2002. She knows ASL (American Sign Language) and has a long history of involvement and volunteer experience with non-profits that support children with disabilities.

Omar started his career working frontline in warming shelters in the Downtown Eastside. He then went on to hold leadership roles across different organizations and has been with Community Builders since 2023. Omar earned his BSc from UBC focusing on biology and psychology. Ever since he started at the warming shelters, he has been passionate about harm reduction and meeting people where they are at. He focuses his work on breaking down barriers that vulnerable populations face on a daily basis and being the voice and advocate for those who have no one else. Omar's role with CBG involves oversight of multiple projects and programs including shelters and housing.

Sharla has been with Community Builders since 2022 where she works as a Property Manager managing the maintenance department and upkeeping several shelter and housing sites. She brings with her 12 years of prior operational management experience where she was responsible for hiring, training, reviews, logistics and day-to-day operations. She has completed several related certifications in Communications, Management, Leadership, Safety and Conflict Resolution. She is dedicated to creating and maintaining spaces that foster well-being and recognizes that the environment plays an important role in promoting health and wellness. In her downtime, Sharla enjoys being a wife and a mother to three amazing children, being outside and is an active promoter of a health and wellness company.

Simran started working with Community Builders in 2021. Simran went to Kwantlen Polytechnic University where he completed the Business Management Program. He would like to pursure further studies in the Social and Medical Fields in the near future as he thinks necessary changes are needed in those areas. In his spare time, he loves to enjoy the outdoors and travel as he is passionate about having a healthy lifestyle. Simran’s motivation working for the organization strives from the happiness and satisfaction he gets working at Community Builders Group.

Bre has a Bachelor of Social Work and a BA in Criminology. A long-time advocate of mental health awareness, she's interested in traumatic stress and its impact on physical and mental well-being. In her role, Bre seeks to make a difference by advocating for policy change and developing programs and services that are trauma-informed and culturally safe. She's been with Community Builders since 2019.

As a Financial Controller, Meisam leads the accounting department, ensuring precise financial reporting. With over twenty years of professional experience, he has risen from entry-level roles to senior positions across various industries, including automobile manufacturing and sawmills. Meisam holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting, an MBA, and is currently pursuing his CPA designation. Beyond his professional life, Meisam enjoys playing tennis and swimming. He completed water safety training and earned his Lifesaving Certificate.

Carol oversees scheduling efforts for all Community Builders sites. She also provides staff members with immigration support, HRIS administration and related HR Generalist duties. She joined CBG in 2018 and spent three years as a front-line worker. Following this, Carol joined the management team, working across both the HR and Operational teams. Carol holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, has previous HR experience from her home country, and is also in the progress of completing her Post Graduation certificate in Human Resources Management. Carol aligns with the values and philosophy of CBG and is proud to be part of our team.

Harprit joined Community Builders in 2022 as recruitment Coordinator. She brings with her years of experience working in Human Resources roles with a special interest in non-profit organizations. Harprit has completed her diploma in BTECH with a major in Human Resources nad has brought innovative new ideas and procedures to the organization since joining. In her off time, Harprit enjoys travelling, trying new dessert and cafe spots and hiking. Harprit is proud to work for an organization that values supporting vulnerable and marginalized communities and finds her day-to-day work both challenging and rewarding.

Pawel takes care of our buildings as a property manager. His technical know-how comes from a long history in construction project management and renovations contracting. Back in Europe, he used to own a painting company and later a flooring business. Pawel has a master's degree from the University of Economics in Wroclaw, Poland. He’s visited 59 countries.

Supun has been a property manager at Community Builders since 2023. He brings a wealth of expertise in facility maintenance, drawing from hands-on experience in the field. With a background in civil engineering and an MBA, he leverages this knowledge to support the organization's client-led, trauma-informed approach by collaborating closely with Community Builders residents. Through this approach, he ensures the values of inclusivity, respect and dignity are upheld, empowering residents to thrive in a safe and well-maintained environment conducive to sustainable living opportunities within the community.

Seema recently joined Community Builders as a Property Manager, bringing nine years of experience in the non-profit sector in roles ranging from outreach to management. She holds an ARM designation, studied at UBC and currently serves as the 2024–25 President of the Board for the Real Estate Institute of Canada. Passionate about creative problem-solving, Seema is excited to support vulnerable communities through property management and advocacy.

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Adrick started with Community Builders in 2024. He oversees communications, grants and fundraising and writes fiction in his spare time.

Kristina began frontline work in 2020 and has since focused her career on supporting others through meaningful, relationship-based learning. A UBC graduate with a BA in Sociology and Family Studies, she believes in the power of teaching to build confidence, connection and lasting change. Kristina is passionate about harm reduction, equity and creating space for growth at every level. Having grown up in the DTES, she carries a deep sense of care and connection to community in everything she does.

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Maskwa Maskihkiy Nâpêw (Bear Medicine Man) is a Plains Cree father from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. He has been a visitor to these unceded coastal lands for two decades and uses his red road journey of recovery through the nehiyaw traditional way of life to help Community Builders residents reconnect with culture, ceremony and a better way of life. He has a background in addictions counselling.

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Ana graduated from CDI College with honours in Social Work, focusing mainly on mental health and addiction support. She’s been assisting people with resourcing, advocacy and  housing integration since 2013. Ana joined Community Builders in 2024 to head our Outreach Program. She finds great joy in helping people thrive and move forward on the housing continuum.

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