Ka Tong

Board Member

Manager for Operations and Community Engagement, Tres Community Solutions

My name is Vanessa Tong, an immigrant from Hong Kong, fortunate to call the beautiful ancestral unceded lands of the scəw̓aθən (Tsawwassen), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and other Coast Salish peoples home. Alongside being a proud mother of three uniquely wonderful children and a devoted owner to a hound and feline companions who act like dogs, I find solace in nature, basketball, hockey and creating a diversity of foods to share with loved ones.

Currently I am pursuing a Masters of Public Administration in Community Development at the University of Victoria. In addition, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an extended minor in Asia Canada Studies from Simon Fraser University, and a Diploma in Leadership Recreation from Langara College. Presently, I serve as the Manager for Operations and Community Engagement at Tres Community Solutions, a social purpose-driven enterprise, where I collaborate and work with others on municipal social development projects and initiatives.

With over two decades of experience in supervisory and coordinator roles within municipal community services and recreation, my passion lies in inclusive practices addressing pressing social issues. I am deeply committed to advancing neurodiversity, LGBTQ2S+ rights, homelessness, newcomer integration, Indigenous rights, and mental wellness. As a dedicated advocate, I am honored to lend my voice and expertise as a board member with CAI, actively driving transformative projects that foster inclusivity and equity within teams and communities.