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Want to make a difference AND make a living? A career in the non-profit world offers both!
If you're studying Social Sciences, Business, Arts, or Sciences and wondering where your degree can take you, the non-profit sector might just surprise you. Join us for a Career Insights Panel that will demystify careers in the non-profit space—what they are, who they're for, and why they matter.
Why attend?
- Learn how non-profit work goes far beyond charity.
- Hear from professionals thriving in diverse roles—from communications, fundraising, research to advocacy, operations, and program design.
- Get honest insights about challenges, financial realities, and career growth.
- Understand how your skills—whether analytical, creative, people-oriented, or research-based—can translate into meaningful work that drives real-world impact.
Who should come?
- Students looking for purpose-driven careers.
- Curious minds wondering how non-profits operate and sustain themselves.
- Future leaders who want to align their values with their profession.
Non-profit careers are:
- Challenging: Work on complex social and global issues.
- Financially viable: From entry-level to executive, there’s room to grow.
- Diverse: Opportunities in policy, tech, finance, marketing, and more.
- Fulfilling: Make your 9-to-5 align with your drive to do good.
Whether you're new to the idea or already interested in the sector, this is your chance to ask questions, make connections, and expand your career vision. Save your spot and start exploring how you can turn your education into impact.
EVENT DETAILS:
Virtual Event
Date: Wednesday, September 24 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Registration is required to attend.
ORGANIZATIONS AND REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING:
Developmental Disabilities Association
The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a non‑profit community living agency serving Vancouver and Richmond. It provides over 50 community‑based programs to support children, youth, adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Their services include inclusive childcare, school‑age kid programs, adult day programs, residential living options, respite, and employment supports to name a few.
Learn more at https://www.develop.bc.ca/
Stephanie-Ann Rich, Assistant Director, Employee Development
Stephanie Rich is the Assistant Director of Employee Development at DDA, where she leads training initiatives for staff and leadership teams, with a focus on cultivating a skilled, compassionate, and resilient workforce. A certified Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Instructor through CPI, Stephanie brings a trauma-informed lens to staff development and crisis prevention.
With a career rooted in the non-profit sector, Stephanie has held supervisory and managerial roles supporting children, youth, adults, and families across diverse programs. Her leadership has consistently centered on empowering both clients and the teams who serve them, fostering environments of safety, dignity, and growth. Today, she continues to champion professional development that is person-centered, inclusive, and grounded in best practices.
Discover Surrey
Discover Surrey is the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the community of Surrey, operating as an independent, non-profit organization, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing various sectors of the tourism industry. Discover Surrey’s ultimate goal is to increase awareness of tourism opportunities in Surrey and increase the number of overnight visitors. Surrey is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in BC and the second largest city by population next to Vancouver.
Learn more at https://discoversurreybc.com
Anam Rahman, Destination Services Manager
Destination Services Manager at Discover Surrey. Originally from India, I moved to Canada as an international student to pursue a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Tourism and Events at Thompson Rivers University, after completing a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in India. My tourism career began at Tourism Kamloops, where I worked for over two years before exploring other fields and ultimately returning to my true passion in tourism. I now lead visitor services and destination initiatives in Surrey, helping connect visitors and the community to all that the city has to offer.
Brella
Brella as whole has a wide range of services, focused on older adults, my personal experience in my role is more towards front-line work (ie. client advocacy, systems navigation, program delivery, community collaborations, one-on-one client work) and a bit of program design.
Learn more at https://www.brellasociety.ca/
Edwin Chau, Social Prescribing Program
Edwin Chau holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and works for Brella Community Services Society. He is involved in the Social Prescribing program, acting as a key Community Connector. In this role, Edwin helps people set wellness goals, connects them to community supports (practical, emotional, social), and helps them navigate services such as housing, recreation, and other supports. His work emphasizes a holistic, person centred approach to wellbeing and community connection.
YWCA
YWCA Metro Vancouver is a long‑standing organization focused on women’s empowerment, social justice, equity, and supporting families. They deliver a variety of programs including youth education, employment, housing, childcare, and advocacy.
Learn more at https://ywcavan.org/programs/youth-education
Tamara Aisake, Program Coordinator
Tamara graduated from KPU in 2021 with a BA in Sociology & a Certificate in NGO studies. She is a youth education coordinator focused on delivering volunteer-led programs for Grade 7 students called Guide To High School.
Chimo Community Services
Chimo Community Services is a non‑profit organization in Richmond, BC that provides support for people in crisis, in transition, and through education. Their services include counselling, crisis lines, outreach & advocacy, transition housing (e.g. for women and children fleeing violence), newcomers’ services, workshops & community engagement. Their three pillars are Access to Housing, Access to Justice, Access to Crisis Care.
Learn more at https://chimoservices.com
Thaddée (Thad) Bergler, Manager, Crisis Line
Thad Bergler (he/him) is the Senior Manager of Crisis Lines with Chimo Community Services, a non-profit organization serving people through crisis care, transition and education in Richmond, BC. His career in the crisis intervention field began with pursuing his passion for giving back to the community through a volunteer opportunity at a local crisis line while completing his undergraduate degree in Sociology at Simon Fraser University. Almost 14 years later, Thad still appreciates the challenging and rewarding work in the non-profit sector, where the day-to-day work is varied, dynamic, and excitement is right around the corner.…
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