Executive Team

Sam, a grade 11 student at Magee Secondary, is one of the Executive Director of Operations for the 2024 – 2025 year. Sam is passionate about road cycling and actively contributes to the community through volunteerism. In addition to his love for cycling, Sam also enjoys backcountry mountaineering and showcasing his diverse interests and athleticism. His enthusiasm, success and dedication to making a positive impact reflect in his school, extracurricular activities, and various volunteer positions.

E: samsarfaz@projecthastings.org

Umar, a grade 12 student at Windermere Secondary,  exemplifies a profound dedication to achieving excellence. His steadfast pursuit of improvement fuels his diligence across various pursuits. In his capacity as the Executive Director of Projects, Umar spearheads distribution initiatives and coordinates Project Hastings' extensive team of volunteers. Through this position, he aims to leverage his exceptional leadership abilities and interpersonal aptitude to deliver crucial support to the marginalized communities and the disadvantaged within Vancouver.

E: umarkhan@projecthastings.org

Apple Wu is currently a grade 12 student at Lord Byng Secondary School. As the chief of staff, she contributes to fostering a supportive atmosphere within the organization. Apple strives to approach this work with empathy and understanding, getting to know the individuals they serve and learning from their experiences. Her dedication to Project Hastings is driven by a strong belief in making a meaningful impact and supporting those in need.

E: applewu@projecthastings.org

Mavis Kam is an outgoing, determined, and energetic individual with a passion for business, community service, and creativity. With years of experience in leadership, fundraising, and entrepreneurship, she has dedicated their time to make a positive impact through this initiative, Project Hastings. Beyond her work as Finance Executive, she loves to spend her time drinking coffee, going on walks, and dancing! She holds a lifelong dream of building a career in New York. Whether leading a team or creating something new, she always tries her best to bring character, innovation, and dedication in everything she does.

E: maviskam@projecthastings.org

Grace, a grade 12 student at Magee Secondary, is honored to be appointed the Executive of Legal Affairs and Head of Media and Grants at Project Hastings. Existing within queer and disempowered communities, Grace was shaped to examine systems of power and its harmful intersectional ramifications. With this, Project Hastings is the amalgamation of her ability to champion on the ground activism, and to challenge broader societal narratives that serve to harm already harmed communities. She is extremely excited to work with local community members and connect on an individual level with the people she serves.

E: graceqiu@projecthastings.org

Christian is a grade 12 student at Magee Secondary, who is passionate about being an active member of his community and serving those around him. As a soccer player, volleyball player and a member of student council Christian prides himself on being an all rounder. When he's not playing sports or at school, Christian helps by leading Project Hastings as the Executive Director of Communications for the 2024-25 year. In charge of community outreach, Christian works on improving Project Hasting's online presence in hopes of reducing the stigma surrounding the unhoused crisis and raising awareness for the cause.

E: christianeng@projecthastings.org