Gurbeen Bhasin is the founder and executive director of Aangen. A trained social worker, Gurbeen established Aangen in 2000, following in the footsteps of her ancestors who always welcomed and supported community members facing challenges. Her primary purpose with Aangen is to foster personal empowerment and nurture communities by responding to community needs. Her professional journey has included serving as project manager of a global human rights initiative; a senior analyst at the Canadian Mental Health Association; and as an entrepreneur and creator in Toronto’s independent arts sector. Gurbeen holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, a Master of Arts in international relations from the University of Windsor, and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from York University.  She is best known for her mile-wide smile, her funky shoes and her mom’s timeless life wisdom.

An accomplished Senior Manager with a proven track record in the food distribution, manufacturing, and hotel industries. Renowned for expertise in cost control, inventory management, and warehouse operations, Ramouy has consistently driven efficiency and operational excellence. With extensive experience in supply chain management and project leadership, he specializes in streamlining processes and delivering impactful results. His career reflects a commitment to optimizing resources and fostering sustainable growth in dynamic environments.

Tricia-Gaye Foster-Mitchell serves as Human Resources Officer. Her job encompasses a wide range of responsibilities which include recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training and development of staff, as well as fostering a positive work environment. ​ Prior to joining Aangen, Tricia-Gaye worked as Head of the Humanities Department and Teacher of History & Social Studies at a high school in Kingston, Jamaica. For thirteen years she led a team of nine persons as she recruited staff, conducted assessments, planned training of staff and organized various nationally recognized events. She has a proven track record of maintaining a healthy work environment, building employee relations as well as training and development. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Communication Studies, a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science and a Diploma in Education from the University of the West Indies. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Cameron is a versatile professional with a unique fusion of culinary artistry and technical expertise. Renowned for his mastery in scratch cooking and quality control, he creates exceptional dining experiences while prioritizing user efficiency. His strong background in web design enhances his ability to streamline processes, ensuring a seamless experience in any kitchen environment. On the technical side, Cameron excels in computer hardware and software, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Adobe. His programming skills in Node, Python, and JavaScript further enhance his web design capabilities, allowing him to create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. Outside of work, he enjoys restoring guitars and collecting cards, showcasing his diverse interests and attention to detail.

Cindy is a calm and caring person who enjoys cooking, baking, and learning about finances. She's a proud parent to her son Aahil, who loves joining her at work. Cindy's job involves supporting kitchen operations, coordinating orders, and managing inventory, which she's been doing for over five years.

Monica Thomas been with Aangen for 10 years plus. She says, “Aangen help me in many ways: with finding me work, housing and much more. I am very grateful for everything. Aangen is a non-profit organisation helping people in many different ways in Canada and different countries. At Aangen, there's no discrimination and all are equal. Aangen is a place where we are a family.”

My name is Shirva Spencer, I am originally from Trinidad and Tobago and was in the security industry i now residing in Toronto Canada. My hobbies are volunteering cooking singing dancing and taking care of the elderly i decided to do volunteer work in my neighbourhood Regent Park at C.R.C, its a non profit organization, that serves my community in housing meal programs for people who are experiencing poverty or homelessness. I then found out about Aangen in 2016 and decided to join there call which was similar but in a bigger way I set up cleaning of some shelters, I work the soup kitchen that served meals for a respite centre, cleaning for some clients, and cleaning of apartments of some of our clients I am so pleased to be back with the organization and there great endeavours in serving humanity the community and the world.