Testimonials

I had the pleasure of working with Sobhana in India and having worked in various international organisations over the last decade, I can truly say that I have learned from her what it means to be a leader. As a person, Sobhana is a bundle of positivity and inspires even when things seem impossible. Being a strong and independent woman who leads with compassion, she is an invaluable asset to any organisation and I can vouch for a fact that her trailblazing capability has been inspirational to better ourselves constantly.

ALOKA ABRAHAM

Business Operations Specialist

Accenture, India

It was Sobhana who reminded me that leadership roles are pivotal in making positive social impact, they come with responsibility. In my association with Sobhana, she has been a true inspiration as a mentor.

Her kind and compassionate approach made me rethink about my leadership style and helped me become a better leader.

SANDEEP KAUR-GREWAL SIDHU

Chief Information Officer

Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Canada

An experienced and strategic leader, Sobhana has been a champion for the Public Service, and excellence and innovation in education. Sobhana has served the Government of British Columbia for two decades and has represented British Columbia Government provincially, nationally and internationally. During this time, Sobhana was nominated for the BC Medal of Good Citizenship. Sobhana’s international experience combined with her passion for human rights and peace makes her a humane and much sought after leader, mentor and advisor to many youth and organizations in Canada and overseas. I have had the pleasure of knowing Sobhana for nearly 15 years, during which time she has been my professional mentor and advisor.

JOHN NSABIMANA

Canada Ambassador

UNICEF

Senior Policy Analyst

Govt. of British Columbia, Canada

Most inspiring. In addition to academic excellence, we greatly honor the empathetic leadership of Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan. With her vital values of community connection and humanitarian outreach, she has enriched the education ecosystem with exemplary leadership toward creating a better world for all.

DR. HARBEEN ARORA RAI

Founder & President

G100 ALL WEF WICCI SHECONOMY BIOAYURVEDA

Sobhana is one of the most inspiring, kindest and supportive member of SFU administration. During my time as VP External Relations for SFU's Student Society, I worked closely with her on student issues. She provided insight on the advocacy work I conducted and guided me in working with the government. Her guidance and mentorship were imperative to my student experience. Sobhana works beyond what is needed from her, which always inspires me to do the same. As a student, I am happy to know that there are people like her at SFU. Now that I have graduated, Sobhana is mentoring me in achieving my dream career, which speaks volumes. She is the epitome of role models!

PRABJIT BASSI

Simon Fraser University Graduate and LLB Graduate from University of Birmingham

There are so many wonderful leadership qualities that Sobhana embodies, but by far the most impactful one is her genuine ability to connect with people. Whether they are her juniors, superiors, or colleagues, she has an ability to draw out and leverage their common humanity. She is a true champion of diversity and inclusion, and does what great leaders do: identifies and cultivates the potential in people. While her extensive provincial, national and international experience in strategic leadership, organizational development, global citizenship and social impact are certainly impressive, I believe her solid track record for delivering high caliber results is a direct result of her natural ability to build strong partnerships and draw out and mobilize the talent in people around her.

JULIE CZECK

Director, Strategic Initiatives

BC Public Service