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PICS Society Appoints Dr Raminder Kang and Kanika Mehra new Directors

ਪਿਕਸ ਸੋਸਾਇਟੀ ਨੇ ਡਾ ਰਾਮਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਕੰਗ ਤੇ ਕਨਿਕਾ ਮਹਿਰਾ ਨਵੇਂ ਡਾਇਰੈਕਟਰ ਬਣਾਏ-

Surrey- The Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) is pleased to announce the
appointment of two new directors to its leadership team as the organization continues to expand its
services and outreach within the community.
1. Dr. Raminder Kang, Director of Settlement & Integration Services
2. Kanika Mehra, Director of Youth Programs and Community Services
Dr. Raminder Kang has been appointed as the Director of Settlement & Integration Services. With nearly
twenty years of experience in the social service sector, Raminder began his career as a front-line worker
and has recently served as Senior Manager for Settlement and Integration Services at PICS. He is actively
involved as a volunteer with the Inter Cultural Online health Network (iCON), a community-driven
initiative that promotes chronic disease prevention and management for multicultural communities
across British Columbia.
In addition, Raminder has served as a Master Trainer with the Chronic Disease Self-Management
Programs offered by the University of Victoria, delivering workshops across the province. He also hosts a
daily two-hour evening talk show on South Asian Radio, allowing him to stay attuned to community
issues and concerns. Raminder holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s degree in Arts, and he serves
on the Board of Directors for The Canada Urdu Association, promoting the Urdu language in British
Columbia.
Kanika Mehra has been appointed as the Director of Youth Programs and Community Services. With
over seven years of experience in the non-profit sector, Kanika brings a wealth of expertise in program
development, project management, and strategic planning. Her commitment to supporting clients from
diverse cultural backgrounds enables her to facilitate employment opportunities and life skills training,
fostering successful integration into Canadian society.
Kanika holds multiple professional designations, including PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-PBA, and PMI-ACP,
which reflect her strong foundation in project management, risk analysis, business strategy, and agile
methodologies. Since joining PICS in 2018, her passion for youth empowerment and community
advocacy has made a lasting, positive impact on both the organization and the communities it serves.
These appointments are an exciting development for PICS Society, reinforcing its dedication to
enhancing community services and support for individuals and families in need.