With Sobhana Jaya Madhavan - Indigenous Relations, Immigrant Journey, Culture and Belonging

Hey everyone, Monisha here, your host on Newcomers to Trailblazers! Buckle up, because we've got another power-packed episode for you today.
Alright, let's get this party started! Today, I'm thrilled to have Sobhana Jaya Madhavan joining us.

We have the amazing Shobna Jaya Madhavan with us today. Shobna calls herself an "unapologetic optimist" who believes in the strength of humanity. She's a first-generation immigrant who came to Canada in 1995, and for almost 20 years she's been leading teams and connecting with people across different organizations.
This powerhouse of a woman has been nominated for the BC Medal of Good Citizenship Award, and her work spans community engagement, public relations, child welfare, government relations, and more! She's passionate about collaboration and making a positive impact, and that's exactly what she's been doing – from 2017 to 2024, she was the AVP of External Relations at Simon Fraser University, and now she's the Chief Impact Officer at MSM Unify.
Shobna's dedication goes beyond her impressive career. She started volunteering at 16 and continues to do so for various causes. She's also the President of the BC India Business Network and serves on multiple boards and committees, all focused on making the world a better place.

We're going to peel back the layers and get to know Sobhana even better throughout the conversation. But for now, a big, warm welcome to the show, Hannah!

Host LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/monishamothilal/
Guest LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/sobhana-jaya-madhavan-0b826a6

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