Meet our
dedicated team
Noemi Victorino
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
With a passion for serving others, Noemi founded Harvest for Hope Society to provide vital support to individuals and families in need, fostering opportunities for growth and hope. A longtime resident of Surrey-Guildford, her lifelong commitment to community service is reflected in her extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and community engagement. Noemi also brings a strong background in public service, having held various roles in government, including positions in enforcement, where she demonstrated her dedication to making a positive impact.
Sohaljeet Singh
BOARD CHAIR
Sohaljeet Singh has been a proud Surrey resident for over 15 years and is a dedicated small business owner. Passionate about community support and fostering connections, Sohaljeet has made significant contributions to nonprofit initiatives and efforts to bring communities together. As a past President of the Rotary Club of Surrey, he led impactful programs aimed at creating positive change. He is also an active volunteer with the Starfish Program, helping provide food support for children in need.
Lee-Anne Theron
VICE-CHAIR
Lee-Anne Theron is a video production professional with 18 years of experience creating impactful content. Originally from South Africa, she co-founded Six Degrees Production Canada in Vancouver, where she leads a creative team specializing in high-quality sales, marketing, and training videos. With over 600 videos and 50+ animations to her credit, Lee-Anne blends creative vision with business strategy. She also volunteers with Girl Guides Canada and supports local organizations like the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, BCAMA, and IABC/BC through sponsored design and video work, combining her expertise with community impact.
Mihai Draguleasa
TREASURER
Mihai Draguleasa is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of expertise in accounting and tax services. He earned his CPA designation in Vancouver, British Columbia, while gaining extensive experience at multinational public accounting firms Deloitte and Ernst & Young. Mihai is now the principal of Lazuli CPA Inc., a professional accounting firm specializing in tax services, financial statement compilation, CFO support, and a range of business consulting solutions tailored to meet client needs.
Sonja Madsen Mills
SECRETARY AND HR DIRECTOR
Sonja Madsen Mills a certified human resources professional (CPHR) and experienced people leader who brings over 25 years of expertise in HR management to her role as HR Chair on the Harvest for Hope Board of Directors. With a strong background partnering with executives and business leaders across Fortune 500, national, and locally-based organizations, Sonja has successfully driven key HR priorities and fostered meaningful workplace transformations.
Beyond her professional achievements, Sonja is deeply committed to community engagement. She has served as a youth basketball coach with TCYBA since 2022, an umpire coordinator for TC Thunder Baseball since 2022, and an executive member of the Mary Hill and Pitt River School PAC, demonstrating her dedication to enriching the lives of others. Sonja is excited to contribute her expertise and passion to advancing Harvest for Hope’s mission.