RASS’ Board of Directors is recruiting! We are seeking committed individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors, who are responsible for the governance of the organization. See our recruitment page for information on how to apply.

Sadaf Sediqi – Board President

Sadaf is an accomplished professional with degrees from the University of British Columbia and Stanford University. A lifelong Richmond resident, she has built a broad network of national and international connections. Deeply committed to community service, Sadaf has contributed 1000+ hours of volunteer service to local organizations such as BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Aspire BC. Her involvement with Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives introduced her to the Richmond Addiction Services Society, where she began her journey in non-profit community work. She went on to play a key role in forming the organization’s Community Advisory Council.

Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Sadaf enjoys spending time outdoors, especially walking and hiking.

Ray Wang – Director

Raised in Richmond, BC, Ray is a community-minded entrepreneur. He graduated from SFU Business School and has worked in the digital marketing industry for over ten years. He holds a degree in marketing and finance.

Dedicated to his community, Ray is keen on taking part in volunteering, fundraising, mentorship and other community initiatives in Richmond. He serves on the boards of local non-profit organizations, including Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives and Gateway Theatre, where he provides his expertise in support of their missions. Ray also delivers seminars and mentors students to provide career and personal guidance.

When he’s not volunteering, Ray works to grow RW Digital, a digital marketing agency he founded to help businesses use web technologies, digital advertising, and data analytics to expand their reach in the ever-growing digital space.

Michelle D – Director

Michelle is an HR Specialist and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from UBC and her HR Management Certificate from BCIT. She grew up in Richmond and continues to live, work, and play in Richmond. She is passionate about volunteering especially in the areas of mental health, food security, and community well-being.

Michelle loves travelling all over the world, enjoys sports such as cycling, rock climbing, and badminton, and can often be found cooking or tending to her finicky house plants when home.

Darren Tam – Director

Darren is a Crown Counsel in the Criminal Appeals & Special Prosecutions section at the Ministry of Attorney General, specializing in complex criminal litigation. He also serves as a Director with the B.C. Crown Counsel Association, where he represents the professional interests of over 550 prosecutors across the province.

He brings legal and governance expertise to the board and is committed to advancing RASS’ core mission. He is especially focused on supporting the organization to grow sustainably, expand its reach, and deepen its impact to better serve individuals and families in the community.

Leyla Sullivan – Director

Leyla is a lawyer and has been practicing construction and infrastructure litigation since the year 2020. Leyla grew up in Richmond and had lived there for over 20 years before moving to Vancouver. Her favourite Frozen Yogurt is from Timothy’s in Steveston Village. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, travelling, learning new languages (she speaks Russian, French and Spanish) and cooking. Leyla enjoys giving back to the community and has been involved on several boards in the past. She looks forward to working with RASS.