Meet our Board of Directors!

The Board of Directors acts as governing trustees of Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS) on behalf of the community at large and contributors while carrying out the organization’s mission and goals. To fully meet this goal, the Board of Directors must actively participate in the planning process. If you'd like more information please email yoshimi.vanrenen@rmcs.bc.ca

 

Stacey Lee Reyes

President

 For the past decade, Stacey Lee Reyes has made Richmond her home, having relocated with her family from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Currently serving as the Vice President of People Excellence at Union Gospel Mission, she brings with her over twenty years of experience in human resources, organizational engagement, and strategic leadership across diverse sectors such as human services, healthcare, construction, and manufacturing. Stacey's dedication to helping others began early in life, leading her to engage in volunteer work advocating for marginalized individuals. Before settling in Richmond, she worked at Manitoba Start, facilitating employment preparation workshops and assisting newcomers in securing meaningful career opportunities. In her personal life, Stacey is a devoted mother to her three boys: Malhakai, Thaddeus, and Dominic. Beyond her professional and volunteer work, she finds joy in paddleboarding, golfing, cooking, and being a professional cheerleader for all of her sons' endeavours.
Carolyn Willick

Vice President

 Carolyn Willick is a first-time Board member for RMCS.  Carolyn has made Richmond her home for the past 14 years where she now lives with her husband and has two university-aged children. Both benefited immensely from the city’s diversity. She recently retired from a 35-year career as a senior leader in the forest industry and holds a CGA CPA designation. She also acts as a board member and treasurer for the Vietnam Education Society, a Canadian charity that funds schools, lunch programs, and anti-trafficking initiatives in Vietnam. She values community and is eager to help strengthen the mandate of RMCS.  During her spare time, she loves to explore new trails in the lower mainland and plan active adventures farther afield.
Vikki Kwan

Treasurer

 Vikki Kwan immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong over 30 years ago and has been a resident of Richmond for over 18 years. Vikki is a graduate from the University of British Columbia and is a Professional Engineer in the transportation industry.  Vikki is passionate about community services.  Besides working full-time and being a mom of two, Vikki also strives to contribute to the community by hosting a booth at annual craft sales to raise money for charity, and volunteering at the Richmond Food Bank and Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives.  In her free time, Vikki enjoys exercising, crafting, and spending time with her family and friends as she feels strongly about the importance of physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Janice Talusan

Secretary

 Janice Talusan joined the RMCS Board in 2024. Born in Canada to Vietnamese Chinese parents who fled Vietnam as refugees in the 1980s, Janice's upbringing is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Her parents were among the many "boat people" who escaped the dire conditions in Vietnam following the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Janice has made Richmond her home, where she lives with her husband and two sons. She works for Vancouver Coastal Health as a Director of Clinical Informatics. She completed her Master's degree in Health Information Science at the University of Victoria, which is the same city she was born and raised in. With a background as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Janice has developed a profound understanding of the nuances of cultural differences, which helps her foster understanding and empathy in diverse settings. In her spare time, Janice enjoys early morning jogs, cooking and planning fun adventures with her family.
Abu Hasan Muhammed Jahangir

Director

Abu Hasan Muhammed Jahangir joined the RMCS Board in 2023. He’s in the global business and trade of textile products for the last 30 years. He was born and brought up in Bangladesh and started a career and business after completing the MBA program from IBA, University of Dhaka. Being an experienced businessman, he started contributing to Canadians with his enterpreniral and business networking skills at the end of 2018. He became more active in the Richmond community from the beginning of 2022. His business is helping Canadian retailers and brands with more efficient sourcing and helping Canadian Grain growers and Agri-food product producers for their business globally. He is an active social and community volunteer contributing by involving various not-for-profit organizations in the role of membership, advisory, and board including Rotary, Chamber of Commences, Trade and business associations, City of Richmond, and Health Authorities. He works for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the community and organizations.
Preeti Gill

Director

Hailing from humble roots, Preeti Gill’s immigrant parents believed that “education is the great equalizer,” which set her on a path to earning degrees in Political Science and Journalism. Since then, she has dedicated her career to understanding the motivations of generous people and connecting them with causes that reflect their values -- including removing barriers to education, improving health care, adequate housing for youth, and ending gender-based violence. Preeti has more than 20 years of experience in the social profit sector and has lived in Richmond for the past 16 years, where every newcomer should feel welcome, be proactively included, and appreciate how deeply valued they are in our city’s future.
Wendy Fung

Director