As a proud member of the Panjabi community in in the Lower Mainland, I am so grateful to have worked with many wonderful people over the years who have shared their unique stories and skills. These experiences have served as important motivation for me to work in the Virsa Foundation.

I relate to many women who have come to Canadaas new mothers supporting their children and families. Seeing my own family grow has given me happiness and joy. With that, I have still always had a sincere passion for the arts and nurturing our Panjabi culture. While also working in healthcare and in the Vancouver and Panjabi film industry, I gained confidence to use my voice and pen to speak and write about our community, our culture and the experiences we all go through. I admire and am so proud of all the women who have worked hard to pursue their dreams in the face of any adversity and hardship. They have been my inspiration. It is a true honour to be a part of the Virsa Foundation team as our goal is to empower women, preserve our heritage and keep our curiosity and love for the language alive.I will always cherish the meaningful connections thathave been made. And I look forward to working together to unite and recognize the talented women in our community as well as celebrate our friendships and identities.