Shanti Uganda's Board of Directors. From L to R: Karen Luk, Nicole Oguchi, Sara Mullin, Joan Hill, Sue Hickman, Margaret McNeil
Sue Hickman -President
Sue is a mother of two, a yoga teacher and artist who spends much of her time volunteering within her community. She brings extensive and varied experience to Shanti Uganda and is looking forward to infusing her passion for life into her work here.
Sue identifies strongly with empowering women to find the strength within themselves to better their lives and the lives of those around them. Shanti’s programs align well with Sue’s values and vision and she is strongly dedicated to her service on the board.
Sara Mullin - Vice President
Sara has been volunteering with Shanti in some capacity since the beginning and is constantly inspired by the vision of this small organization and the power Sacred Activism has in creating a new way for the healing and betterment of the planet. She currently works at Lunapads International, supporting women globally to shift their perspective of themselves through their monthly cycle. She is also a yoga teacher, doula and transformational coach and healer.
She is happy to be in service on the Board of Directors for her second term. She brings a strong background in fashion, textiles and marketing to the board along with a passionate connection to Shanti’s values and mission.
Joan Hill – Treasurer
Margaret McNeil - Secretary
Margaret is a public service executive with over 30 years of experience working and leading organizations that support vulnerable populations. Most recently, she was VP Operations at BC Housing, where she led the development and integration of support services with social housing. She has also worked at Vancouver Island Health Authority, leading the Mental Health and Addictions program, and for the Ministry of Health and Vancouver Health Department in a variety of leadership roles. Active in the community, she has sat on the Board of the Minerva Foundation where she is currently a volunteer, and has been a volunteer mentor with the YWCA.
Her long standing interest in international work, community development and supporting women to lead fuller lives led her to Shanti Uganda. She is honoured to sit on the Board and bring her Government and nonprofit experience to continue to develop and grow this amazing organization. The organization’s achievements in a short time have been remarkable, and she looks forward to being part of its continued success.
Nicole Oguchi
Nicole works in Production in the film industry. She not only works on the big budget feature films done here in Vancouver, but has also seen her work take her to Detroit, Atlanta and Hong Kong. She has always been able to contribute to charities in monetary ways, but found that Shanti Uganda was a wonderful opportunity to give her time and commitment.
At Nicole’s first meeting, she listened to the stories of the Ugandan women and not only found it inspiring, but was amazed at how much progress this organization has made in such a short time. She is honoured to be on the Board of Directors, and will do her part to share these stories with others. She offers to the board her experience in marketing, presentation and project management.
Karen Luk
