Gaby Maioli, Chair
Kingsway South Zone
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As an immigrant to Canada and a mother of three, my family and I have been fortunate to experience the incredible support of this community during our transition to a new country. The kindness and understanding extended to us during those early days inspired me to get involved and give back in any way I could.
Being part of the DPAC allows me to contribute to the school community that has nurtured my children and helped them flourish through their transitions. I’m passionate about building connections, fostering inclusivity, and supporting other families, especially those who, like mine, are navigating the challenges of being newcomers. I believe in the power of community, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to play a role in making our school a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Vivien Gomes, Vice Chair
Brentwood North Zone
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Born in Hong Kong, my family and I moved to Burnaby in the early 90’s. I graduated from BCIT in Marketing and International Trade and followed up with a Certified International Trade Professional designation. I enjoyed the work immensely but eventually decided to start a family. The youngest of my three kids is in grade 10 at Alpha.
I was drawn to further personal challenges with community service. I volunteered and worked for various nonprofit organizations; in fundraising and administration. I embraced the art of life; where I had traveled around the world to teach yoga and write children books. Vivien serves as a member for the Alpha Expansion Committee and is a member of DPAC constitution & bylaw committee.
Lauren Couture, Secretary
Central West Zone
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Lauren has been with her school PAC for a number of years, and is devoted to promote inclusion and belongingness in our schools. As an academic/ sociologist, she teaches and advocates about social justice in her professional career and in her volunteerism. She is a passionate community coach, official, and sport volunteer.
Yingzi Feng, Member at Large
Kingsway South Zone
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Professionally, Yingzi is an adept corporate financial planner who adores hands-on problem solving. Raising a child resembles cultivating a young startup where providing the right conditions is instrumental to the success of the child. Yingzi believes that students and their parents, as the end consumers of the services provided by our education system, shall have a strong voice in providing feedback on how effectively and efficiently the system is run. Serving on the DPAC allows her to amplify the voice of parents and students and foster collaboration with concerned parties.
As a woman working in STEM and Business, Yingzi is well aware of gender imbalance in those fields and she aspires to inspire all students to fiercely pursue what they are passionate about. Similarly, she is devoted to advocacy for underrepresented and underprivileged groups such as students with disabilities and special needs. Raising awareness, assessing strengths and challenges, providing support and encouraging individual achievements are all necessary steps to ensure equal access to education. Yingzi is dedicated to making a positive impact on her community through her involvement in PAC and DPAC.