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Advisory Board
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Dr. Peter Silverman
A professional journalist since 1974, Peter is internationally recognized, and a winner of 7 awards. He started at Global TV as a reporter covering a variety of beats: labor, Queen's Park, military and terrorism. He was also the host writer for Code 10-78, a half hour reconstruction of unsolved crimes.
In 1981, Peter left Global to join the "CityNews" business segment CityBiz and became Ombudsman "Silverman Helps", in 1989. He is the author of Who Speaks for the Children Commemorating the International Year of the Child and wrote Voices of a Lost Generation, focusing on child welfare.
Peter was also editor of Angola Story of a Revolt and one time editor of the Journal Race London England. Prior to being a journalist, Peter was a senior advertising executive in London, England and Toronto. He has also had experience as an entrepreneur, and was at one time the deputy director of the Institute of Race Relations, London. In 2008, he was appointed to the Order of Ontario.
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Board of Directors
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Babu Nagalingam
President
(CHRV Director: Elected Feb 2009, re-elected Dec 2011 for 2 year term)
Cell No. : 416-276-2146
Office No. : 416-644-7287
E-mail : nbabu@chrv.ca
Babu Nagalingam is President and Co-Founder of ORU Solutions Inc. - SharePoint Firm. Co-Founder and currently serving as a treasurer of Canadian Alliance for Condominium Owners Rights (CAFCOR) and Financial Operating Officer .
Served as a sports coordinator of TSU of University of Ottawa. Babu is a Mathematics graduate from University of Ottawa. |
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Nellie Walker
Fund Raising
(CHRV Director: Elected Feb 2009, re-elected Dec 2011 for 3 year term)
Nellie’s drive to fight against injustice and intolerance was what lead him to become a member of CHRV. While perusing a degree in Political Science, Nellie is also a unit President with the United Steelworker Union. His leadership experience includes Vice-President of the Seneca Student Federation and Director of Student Publications and Communications. |
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Sabthan Thiyagarajah
Vice President
(CHRV Director: Elected Feb 2009, re-elected Dec 2011 for 3 year term)
Cell No. : 647-833-3403
Office No. : 416-644-7287
E-mail : tsabthan@chrv.ca
B.Eng Ottawa, Ontario. Served as a president of OCTSA (Ottawa Carleton University of TSA) and President of Ottawa branch CTSA (Sports Association). |
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Robin Konkel
Director
(CHRV Director: Elected Dec 2011 for 2 year term)
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Suresh Kumar
Treasurer
(CHRV Director: Elected Feb 2009, re-elected Dec 2011 for 2 year term)
President & CEO of J11 IT Solutions Inc., an e-commerce solutions firm specializing in setting up professional and creative websites, former employee of Ontario PC Caucus (Queen’s Park), Committee Member at Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital. |
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Todd Ross
Media Spokesperson
(CHRV Director: Elected Feb 2009, re-elected Dec 2011 for 3 year term)
Todd Ross is the Director of Community Development and Partnerships at Casey House, Canada’s oldest free-standing HIV/AIDS hospice. Prior to Casey House, Todd has held senior positions in the Ontario government and has worked as a public affairs consultant specializing in Aboriginal Affairs, Energy, Environment, Finance and Health Care. Todd is very active in a number of community organizations including as a director for the Canadian Human Rights Voice. |
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Raji Sivasubramaniyam
Political Liaison
(CHRV Director: Elected Feb 2009, re-elected Dec 2011 for 3 year term)
As volunteer in the community for more than 15 years, Mr. Sivasubramanium received many awards, including the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 for community service. He also advocated and initiated many local community programs, such as community centre based programs for St. James Town youths. Currently, Mr. Sivasubramanium is serving on the board of the Toronto Centre Provincial Liberal Association as Regional Vice President. |
Event Coordination Committee
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Shano Thiyagalingam
Team Leader
shano@chrv.ca
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Shano Thiya is a Bachelor of Science graduate who is currently seeking to further his studies in the medical research stream. He was the founder of the Grand River Hospital Emergency Department Nurse-Volunteer Committee. Shano currently works as a teaching assistant at the University of Waterloo. He was the former president of the University of Waterloo Young Liberals. Shano has been heavily involved in municipal, provincial and federal governance. He has been a long-time humanitarian involved in major organizations including the Canadian Red Cross and Amnesty International. His passion and desire has always been to be a force of change in society.
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Marketing/Communications Committee
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Sinthusan Sinnadurai
Team Leader
Sinthusan Sinnadurai is currently pursuing his education in the field of Health Sciences (B.H.Sc.) at the University of Ottawa. He is the present V.P. Finance of TSA of University of Ottawa.
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Fundraising Committee
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Ramanan Senthilmurugan
Team Leader
ram@chrv.ca
Served as a sports coordinator of York University (TSA) and Soccer coacher of Panthers Sports Club. Currently working in TD bank. He is the Fundraising lead for CHRV.
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Human Rights Liason Committee
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Jeevan Mano
Team Leader
jeevan@chrv.ca
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Community Liason Committee
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Pragas Nanthakumar
Team Leader
pragas@chrv.ca
Pragas Nanthakumar is currently working at BMO Capital Markets.
Pragas is a Co-Founder of 5iveWs.com an real-time social networking tool. Pragas is a Team Leader for the Canadian Human Rights Voice. |
Political Liason Committee
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Dayana Yoganathan
Team Leader
dayana@chrv.ca
Currently at York University, completing a degree in Psychology. Dayana is the youth leader/member for Oolagen (Bridging the Gap) and TTSA.
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Legal Advisory Committee
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Salini Francis-Xavier
Team Leader
B.A. (Hons) from UofT |
Membership/Nominating Committee
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Pratyusha Muskula
Team Leader
pratyusha@chrv.ca
Pratyusha Muskula is currently a Intermediate/Senior Teacher candidate at York University. Pratyusha graduated with Environmental Science specialized honors from York university. She is very much interested in education on sustainable development and research on environmental issues. She is committed to create awareness and respect for diversity, equity and differences within the new generation.
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Audit Committee
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Ayanthah Ravichandran
Team Leader
B.A. (Honors) from UofT. She is currently pursuing a career in the Legal Field. Actively involved in Advocacy of Human Rights and Non-profit sectors.
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