SPARK Foundation

Our Story...

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, two friends were heading home after a long weekend filled with conferences and workshops. They were talking about how together, WE can make a difference. If WE want our future's to look brighter, WE have to train the youth of today to be strong leaders and citizens; and help them SPARK change. On that sunny Sunday, the foundation of SPARK Foundation was formed. 6 years of SPARK Foundation programs, and 12 years of friendship, they have never looked back.

Please note: we are currently in the midst of revising our website! Please visit us on Instagram for more information: @sparkfoundation.ca

SPARK foundation is a non-profit organization empowering the next generation through in person, and online life education: workshops, camps and community programs. We also work towards accomplishing these United Nations sustainable development goals!

COVID 19 Relief Projects

1. 1200 Care Packages
2. 200 Meals to Front Line Workers
3. Over $60,000 in funding for Community Impact

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Thoughts from the Community

T H E T E A M

Our Founders

Rochelle Prasad
(She/Her/Elle)
ED/CEO

Rochelle is currently pursuing a teaching and political science degree at SFU, and hopes to work for the UN. Rochelle also works for the City of Surrey; and co-founds 2 organizations. She has a strong passion for taking action for a better world, and thrives to do so daily. Her two favourite hobbies include: music/jam sessions with her friends, and camping.

Amandeep Boparai
(She/Her/Elle)
COO

Aman Has a long history of volunteering and coordinating and supervising youth conferences and other various events. Aman is currently a student at the Simon Fraser University and is passionate about the issue of homelessness and gives back to the community when she can. Her two favourite hobbies include: going on long drives, caring for her cat Tuma.

Our Empowerment Team

Shiv Randhawa
(He/Him/Il)
IT & Data Security

Shiv is the IT and Data Privacy Team Lead and joined SPARK Foundation in order to help empower the next generation

Roha Tahir
(She/Her/Elle)
Life Education

Roha is the Life Education Team Lead and joined SPARK to provide inspiring education to students all around the world.

Arnav Dada
(He/Him/Il)
Finance

Arnav is the Finance Team Lead and joined SPARK to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people.

Srusti Subash
(She/Her/Elle)
Marketing

Srusti is the Marketing Team Lead and joined SPARK Foundation to help plan and promote life education resources for my community.

Monique Chiu
(She/Her/Elle)
Marketing

Monique is a member of the Marketing Team and joined SPARK Foundation to grow her personal and professional skillset

Sarah Cheng
(She/Her/Elle)
Volunteer Outreach

Sarah is the Volunteer Outreach Director and joined SPARK to help younger generations discover their inner leader.

Komal Sharma
(She/Her/Elle)
Community Events

Komal is the Community Events and Engagement Lead and joined SPARK Foundation to help young people get access to quality education.

Gurvir Jammu
(He/Him/Il)
Community Engagement

Gurvir is the Volunteer Outreach Director and joined SPARK Foundation to make a difference in his community.

Karan Johar
(She/Her/Elle)
Marketing

Karan is a member of the Marketing Team Lead and joined SPARK Foundation to make a difference in her community.

Our Inspiring Board of Directors

Deepak Sharma
(He/Him/Il)
President

Deepak is known to be an advocate for the next generation through his leadership, and local community work. He is a humble leader, filled with event planning, and youth engagement and leadership knowledge.

Samantha Czulinski
(She/Her/Elle)
Board Member

Samantha is currently a UBC student studying Political Sciences. She is also heavily involved in building sustainable communities and leadership in her hometown of Surrey, BC, Canada.

Kal Dhinjal
(He/Him/Il)
Board Member

Fitness coach, community engagement advocate, mentor and father. Kal is an expert in all things eduction and fitness; and thrives to support the next generation in all that he does.

Mikaela Basile
(She/Her/Elle)
Board Member

Mikaela is currently a SFU student studying International studies. She is also a mental health advocate, and strives to empower the next generation through her community work.

Theo Guevara
(He/Him/Il)
Board Member

Theo has a BCom with a specialization in Accounting from UBC. He is currently working for PwC, and uses his expertise to provide management and strategic advice to SPARK Foundation