Rishi Sharma born in Port Alberni has proudly called Saanich home for 47 years. He and his wife Amy are raising their three daughters our community.

Rishi brings nearly three decades of public, private and non-profit experience, including senior B.C. public service and legislative roles. As a provincial Director, he helped lead pan-Canadian work on labour markets, post-secondary education and employment opportunities for Canadian Armed Forces spouses.

Today, Rishi is Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships with the Construction Foundation of BC and a leadership instructor with UVic Continuing Studies.

Rishi has served as a Director of the Gordon Head Residents Association and volunteers on a Saanich committee focused on accessibility.

He holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University, where his research explored how difficult conversations can build relationships and trust. Rishi is running with Save Our Saanich.