
Akshay Sachdeva joins CLBC’s Board of Directors.
Community Living BC (CLBC) welcomes Akshay Sachdeva as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
Akshay, who lives in Surrey, B.C., has been active as a self-advocate for many years across a range of roles. He is currently a director-at-large for BC People First’s board, and a member of CLBC’s Editorial Board where he helps to ensure the perspectives of people CLBC serves are reflected in CLBC’s communications.
Akshay’s previous experience includes working as a People Planning Together Facilitator for the Empowering Self Advocates to Take Action (ESATTA) Co-operative and as a program assistant for the “Newcomers with Disabilities Project” by the Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC. He was also a member of CLBC’s Surrey-Delta-White Rock Community Council. Akshay recently earned his insurance license from the Insurance Council of BC.
“We are excited to have Akshay join CLBC’s board, and I know his perspective will be a valuable addition,” says Board Chair Michael J. Prince. “His experience and background are such a good fit for the work we do, supporting community inclusion for the people CLBC serves.”
Akshay has been appointed by Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, to a three-year term starting December 31, 2023.
Please join us in welcoming Akshay to his new role with the CLBC Board of Directors; he is replacing Kathy Bright, who left the CLBC Board on December 31, 2023, after five years of service.
“On behalf of the entire Board of Directors and the organization, I want to express our deepest gratitude to Kathy Bright for her exceptional service and contributions during her tenure as a board member as well as the Chair of the Governance & Human Resource Committee,” says Prince. “Her commitment, insights, and dedication have been invaluable to the growth and success of our organization. Her unwavering support and tireless efforts have left an indelible mark, and we are truly grateful for the positive impact she has had.”