Associate Director

Meet our 2024-2025 Associate Director! The Associate Director position was newly created this year, thanks to grant funding offered by the Law Foundation of BC. The Associate Director will work closely with our Board of Directors and Executive Coordinators to fulfill FACL BC's mission of promoting equity, justice and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the broader community. 

Taja De Silva (she/her) is an experienced writer, illustrator, and communications professional with over two years of experience working within the legal field. She enjoys skiing, reading, and absolutely loves her grandma ("Auwa")'s cooking. Taja is also passionate about mental health and a volunteer for the BC Crisis Center, among other organizations. 

Executive Coordinators

Meet our 2024-2025 Executive Coordinators! Executive Coordinators are BC law students that work closely with our Board of Directors to fulfill FACL BC's mission of promoting equity, justice and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the broader community. Our Executive Coordinators provide administrative, communications, and logistical support. 

Jerika Caduhada (she/her) is going into her third year of law at the University of Victoria. When she is not exploring the intersections of storytelling and social change, she is pursuing her life goal of indulging in as much dessert and tropical fruit as possible. 

Elena Chen (she/her) is a first-year JD student at the University of British Columbia. Outside of law school, she enjoys hiking with her golden retriever, Darcey, rewatching sitcoms, and going to Taylor Swift themed spin class! 

Vanessa Cheung (she/her) is a first year JD student at the University of British Columbia with a background in policy and research analysis. She can be spotted paddling at False Creek, shopping for hot pot ingredients at Crystal Mall, or visiting new cafes as they pop up in Vancouver.

Past Executive Coordinators