Our Mentors
Expert guidance to shape your future
Meet Our Mentors
Ken S. Khan, Ph.D., CHA
Educator, Entrepreneur, Leader
Professor Ken S. Khan, Ph.D., is the Founder of Dream Big Academy, an innovative career and leadership initiative dedicated to unlocking the potential of Dream Big Individuals and aspiring entrepreneurs. With over 25 years of international experience in workforce development, he has led transformative education and training projects across Canada, the UAE, Africa, Asia, and the USA. A visionary educator, entrepreneur, and leader, driven by the belief that talent is universal, but opportunity is not, Khan and other mentors are committed to guiding dreamers to create lasting impact in communities and beyond through their entrepreneurial mindset.
Gordie Hogg, Ph.D
Public Leader & Community Advocate
Gordie Hogg is a respected public servant with more than four decades of leadership across municipal, provincial, and federal government. He served as Mayor of White Rock (1984–1993), MLA for Surrey–White Rock for over 20 years, and Member of Parliament for South Surrey–White Rock (2017–2019). During his provincial tenure, he held key cabinet roles, including Minister of Children and Family Development and Minister of State for Mining.
A graduate of the University of British Columbia and Antioch College, Hogg’s academic and professional work spans psychology, sociology, and public policy. He has also contributed as an adjunct professor in criminology at Simon Fraser University and served on numerous nonprofit boards, reflecting his long-standing commitment to community development and social well‑being.
Entrepreneur, Community Builder & Founder, Vision2Reality Foundation
Winnie Hsu MBA, CPA
Winnie Hsu is a Vancouver‑based entrepreneur and community leader known for her work supporting newcomers, small business owners, and emerging professionals. She is the Founder of the Vision2Reality Foundation and CEO of NexGen Accounting Inc., where she combines financial expertise with mentorship to help individuals build sustainable careers and businesses.. Arriving in Vancouver in the early 1990s as an international student, Hsu built her career from the ground up—working multiple jobs, launching a bookkeeping business, and eventually growing NexGen Accounting into a trusted regional firm. Today, she leads a thriving online community of newcomers and young entrepreneurs, offering guidance on financial literacy, business development, and professional growth. Her work reflects a deep commitment to empowerment, inclusion, and giving back to the Metro Vancouver community.
Nasser Akram M.Sc
Global Energy Leader/Engineering and Operations Expert
Nasser Akram is a distinguished executive and strategic advisor with more than 40 years of international leadership experience in the energy sector. He has held senior leadership roles with BP Sharjah Oil Company and Dana Gas, specializing in engineering, operations, corporate communications, investor relations, and stakeholder engagement. An internationally recognized speaker and former SPE Distinguished Lecturer, Nasser has also served in several professional and community leadership positions. Holding bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Wisconsin, USA, he brings exceptional expertise in leadership, governance, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
Jamil Ahmed, MBA
Marketing and Sales
He brings over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and customer engagement, shaped by a deep commitment to understanding people and inspiring organizational growth. Throughout his career, he has mastered consultative selling, brand development, digital strategy, and market analysis—skills that empower learners to see what’s possible when knowledge meets purpose. As a mentor, he transforms real‑world experience into meaningful guidance, encouraging students to think boldly, apply their learning with confidence, and step into the marketplace as capable, forward‑thinking professionals ready to make an impact.