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Board of Directors
Robert Gagne
Founder | Owner of Santa’s Chimney Services Ltd
Inspired by Jesus’ example, Robert lives with a heart to serve. From a young age, he cared for a homeless man living in the woods — an experience that shaped his lifelong passion for helping others.
After moving from Niagara Falls to Vancouver twenty years ago, he founded Santa’s Chimney Services Ltd, often delivering food and clothing to the homeless from his work truck.
He believes true faith is shown through action and true love through everyday compassion.
Mr. Steven Yu
Chairman and CEO of Grandview Pacific Investment Group (Canada), based in Vancouver for over 25 years. The group operates in international business consulting, investment migration, wealth management, education, real estate and farmland investment. He has held leadership roles in the Canada‑China International Business Association, Vancouver Sunshine Lions Club and the Tianjin Federation of Canada Association, and is a regular finance commentator on Fairchild TV. Previously he worked for ten years at the Shanghai Economic Commission and earned a master’s degree from Ghent University (1993–1996). Since 2017 he has served as a director of the Santa’s Helpers Association, supporting charitable work in Canada and China.
Yijun Chen
UBC | Co-Founder of BV Capital
Yijun combines artistic talent with compassion. She has participated in charity performances, joined humanitarian work in Guatemala to support local school projects, and actively serves in Santa’s Helpers Association events—delivering food and gifts to the homeless and seniors. She continues to support multiple international charities focusing on education,healthcare, and children's welfare. As Co-Founder of BV Capital, she integrates business insight with love to promote sustainable philanthropy and social impact.
Ryumei Yoshida
Ryumei is a Chinese of Japanese nationality, with an academic background in both Economics and Computer Science, and over 20 years of experience in the IT and Internet industries.
He previously worked at IBM Japan, where he focused on driving digital transformation and IT automation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, gaining extensive experience in strategic planning and project management.
Beyond his professional career, he is actively involved in community service and philanthropic initiatives, committed to promoting sustainable development through technology and innovation.
Kevin Tong
Senior Partner at Lianggao (Shanghai) Law Firm, holds a master’s degree and practices across both China and Canada. Fluent in English and Chinese, he offers bilingual legal services with a focus on corporate law, financial law, civil and commercial disputes, family matters, and inheritance law. Known for his rigorous legal reasoning and steady, ethical approach, Mr. Tong combines strong academic grounding with extensive hands-on experience. Over decades of practice, he has earned a reputation for integrity, clarity of thought, and a commitment to delivering practical, effective solutions tailored to clients’ needs. His work reflects professionalism, responsibility, and a deep dedication to protecting clients’ rights.
Johnson Shen
serves as President of the North America Artist Association, President of FeiXiong International Art Group, and Dean of the North America Calligraphy and Painting Research Institute. As a prominent figure in the North American Chinese art community, he is dedicated to fostering cultural exchange between East and West and supporting overseas Chinese artists on the global stage. Johnson has led numerous major exhibitions, cultural events, and academic programs across North America and Asia. With profound expertise in calligraphy, painting, cultural leadership, and cross-cultural communication, his artworks have been widely exhibited and acclaimed. Known for his broad vision and steady leadership, he continues to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of multicultural arts in North America.
Frank Huang
Frank Huang is a distinguished veteran of Canada’s media industry. He served as a reporter for CBC/Radio Canada International and Editor-in-Chief of Global Chinese Press, and is a recipient of the prestigious Jack Webster Award. He founded several influential media outlets, including New Leaf Times, New Leaf Weekly, Canada News Today, CanadaNews.today, and the Canada Education Guide. He also helped establish the global Chinese International Media Association and served as its Secretary General. Frank has worked as News Editor for Fairchild TV, host of AM1470’s “News Hotline,” and current affairs commentator for Omni TV. He currently serves as Vice President of the Canadian Multicultural Media Confederation.
Beyond journalism, Frank has made major contributions to youth education, arts, and culture. He co-founded Canada’s leading children’s art competition and chaired the Canadian division of the Chinese Children’s Small Golden Bell Music Contest, where Canadian contestants achieved top international results. He is Chair of the North American Youth Arts and Culture Foundation and founder of the International Junior Elite program. A dedicated community leader, he founded the Canadian Youth Leadership Training Centre and has served in key roles including President of the Wong’s Benevolent Association of Canada and Vice President of the Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver.
Melissa Zhang
Melissa Zhang is an independent financial advisor as profession for eighteen years. She is also a community advocate and a long time dedicated volunteer. She was two times nominee of “Star of Richmond” in 2019 and 2021. Melissa also serves eight years as a board director at Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, eight years in Richmond Sister City Advisory Committee as vice chair and Chair, and also treasure and board member at Stevetson Historical Society.
Melissa Zhang had been serving as a lions club member for ten years. She was the two times past Zone Chairperson of Multiple District 19A Zone 7, and the Charter President of Vancouver Fraser Lions Club. She was a Diamond Melvin Jones Fellow of Lions Clubs International Foundation and Judge Brian Stevetson Award recipient of Lions Club Foundation of Canada.