Zaman Velji
MBA, CFA
Professionally, Zaman focuses on the oversight and governance of private company investments in the infrastructure sector for the…
Kyman Chan
FCPA, FCA, Treasurer
Kyman is a chartered professional accountant and senior partner in the Victoria office of Grant Thornton LLP. Kyman was born and raised in Victoria and…
Patrick Kelly
Past Chair, Indigenous Cultural Advisor
Patrick is a member of the Leq:amel First Nation (Sto:lo Nation.) He operates a private consulting business providing services in economic, community and organizational development,…
Carey Newman
OBC, MSM
An artist with a strong belief in the importance of tradition, Carey is active within the First Nations community and has been given the traditional…
Lori Elder
BA, CTM, Dipl.PR
Lori is a communications professional with over 25 years of experience in public relations, project management, and business development in the…
Michael Cridge
CGA, CPA, CFP
Michael is Director & Senior Private Banker with Bank of Montreal’s Private Banking office in Victoria. He joined BMO in 1980 and has held various…
John van Cuylenborg
BA, LLB
John is a lawyer and partner with a leading Victoria law firm, Cook Roberts LLP. He joined Cook Roberts LLP in 2000, after being called…
Rasool Rayani
Honorary Governors President
Rasool is a serial entrepreneur with experience in the software, healthcare, and organic grocery industries. He maintains his passion for technology as an active angel…
Zaman Velji
MBA, CFA
Zaman is a Senior Portfolio Manager with the Infrastructure & Renewable Resources team at the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI). As the team’s lead on asset management, he focuses on the oversight and governance of a global investment portfolio, and serves on various corporate boards. He is also a strategic thought leader on topics such as disruptive technologies and innovation.
Previously, Zaman was a consultant with McKinsey & Company, where he worked with institutional investors, including pension funds and endowments. He also worked in international development and diplomacy with the Aga Khan Development Network. Zaman holds a BA in Government and a BSc in Operations Research & Industrial Engineering from Cornell University, and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Along with his wife and two children, Zaman feels proud and blessed to call Victoria home. Kyman Chan
FCPA, FCA, Treasurer
Kyman is a chartered professional accountant and senior partner in the Victoria office of Grant Thornton LLP. Kyman was born and raised in Victoria and has a well-developed sense of community that he demonstrates through his volunteer roles as a board member, committee member, or coach of many local organizations. Kyman also currently serves on the board of governors of St. Michaels University School and is a volunteer coach with Saanich Minor Hockey. His past appointments include board chair of Camosun College, treasurer of the Royal and McPherson Theatres Society, and council member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC. Patrick Kelly
Past Chair, Indigenous Cultural Advisor
Patrick is a member of the Leq:amel First Nation (Sto:lo Nation.) He operates a private consulting business providing services in economic, community and organizational development, governance, planning and management. Patrick is an active community volunteer. In addition to his role with the Victoria Foundation, Patrick is a Governor, Law Foundation of BC; Co-Chair, Banff Centre Indigenous Program Council; International Advisory Board Member, Gustavson School of Business, UVic; Ch’nook Indigenous Advisory Board Member, Sauder School of Business, UBC; and Founding President, BC Aboriginal Golf Association. Patrick has held executive and management roles with the Canadian Executive Service Organization, the Missing Women’s Commission of Inquiry, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and others. Carey Newman
OBC, MSM
An artist with a strong belief in the importance of tradition, Carey is active within the First Nations community and has been given the traditional name Ha-yalth-kingeme. Through his work he strives to highlight Indigenous, social and environmental issues. He is also interested in engaging with the community and incorporating socially innovative practice into his artistic process. Carey’s most recent major work, the Witness Blanket, deals with the subject of reconciliation. Made of items collected from residential schools, government buildings and churches across Canada, this 40’ long installation is currently on a 7-year national tour. Carey also serves on the board of Pacific Opera Victoria. Lori Elder
BA, CTM, Dipl.PR
Lori is a communications professional with over 25 years of experience in public relations, project management, and business development in the government, corporate and non-profit sectors.
She is the Principal of PR4Good, and Marketing Lead, Digital / Online Media for BC Colleges. An avid volunteer, she currently sits on the TLC Fund for Kids Board of Directors and is the Victoria Community Leader for a social enterprise called Mealshare. Lori has also been Chair of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee, and was the former Media Relations Director for the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion events in Victoria. Lori is passionate about our community and sharing her time, talent and skills for social good. Michael Cridge
CGA, CPA, CFP
Michael is Director & Senior Private Banker with Bank of Montreal’s Private Banking office in Victoria. He joined BMO in 1980 and has held various positions with the firm, as Private Banker since 1990. Michael has been active in the business and non-profit field in Victoria for a number of years and is currently President with the Cridge Centre for the Family (on the board since 1997) and member of the Victoria Capital Club, as well as being active on the boards of other charities.
Michael has been a member of the Victoria Foundation Finance Committee since 2013. Michael is a 5th generation Victorian, descended from one of the founding families of Victoria. He and his family enjoy Victoria and are committed to giving back to the community. John van Cuylenborg
BA, LLB
John is a lawyer and partner with a leading Victoria law firm, Cook Roberts LLP. He joined Cook Roberts LLP in 2000, after being called to the BC bar in 1993. John earned his BA in International Relations from UBC, and his law degree from UVic. John previously served 3 terms on the Board of the UVic Foundation, and has been an active member of the Canadian Bar Association, including chairing a location section. John was raised in Victoria and appreciates the privilege of living in such a community and the opportunity to contribute to that community. 
Marilyn Sing
Rajiv K. Gandhi
Wency Lum
Rob Gareau
Brad Clark
Rasool Rayani
Honorary Governors President
Rasool is a serial entrepreneur with experience in the software, healthcare, and organic grocery industries. He maintains his passion for technology as an active angel investor and is involved with several tech companies as a mentor and advisor. He serves on a number of non-profit and early stage business boards including Community Foundations of Canada, VIATEC and Checkfront Software. He is a proud father of two young daughters.