Meet the Team
The Board of Directors (BOD) supports the Society's mission and values, ensures responsible management of policies, strategies, finances, and programs, and operates in accordance with the BC Societies Act.
Board Member
Khaliun Altanbadralt
Khaliun is an arts and communications professional with eight years of experience supporting non-profits in Vancouver and Toronto. She coordinates stage and technical teams for live events and theatrical productions at IATSE and has worked with the Vancouver International Dance Festival and Luminato Festival Toronto, developing expertise in festival management, accessibility, marketing, and grant-funded programming. In her spare time, she enjoys painting and exploring the outdoors.
Responsibilities:
- Arts & Culture Committee Liaison
- Grants & Development
- Communications & Digital Presence
- Website Creation & Maintenance
Board Member
Munkh-Orgil Batchuluun
Munkh-Orgil is the Reporting and Analytics Lead at Lululemon, overseeing North American e-commerce logistics and leveraging data to optimize supply chain performance. He has extensive experience in global logistics, procurement, and operational improvement. Since 2017, he has actively contributed to the BC Mongolian community, organizing cultural events and wellness programs that strengthen community connections. Outside of work, he enjoys running, volleyball, and recreational sports.
Responsibilities:
- Arts & Culture Committee Liaison
- Events
- Engages Mongolian communities and Mongolian-owned businesses across Canada
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Board President
Tumurkhuu Davaakhuu
Tumurkhuu is a strategic management and transformation executive. He served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Bird Alliance of Oregon. He previously served as CEO of Arig Bank in Mongolia and co-founded Achilles International Mongolia and Spirit Mongolia, advancing inclusive sports and community-led conservation programs. He co-authored Mongolia's national sustainable finance roadmap, later adopted into law, and co-developed ESG reporting frameworks used by the Mongolian Stock Exchange. In his free time, he enjoys running, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
Responsibilities:
- Education & Sports Committee Liaison
- Finance & Strategy
- Development of structures, systems, and policies
Board Member
Bolormaa Dorjpalam
Bolormaa is an Early Childhood Educator at YMCA Vancouver, supporting children’s learning through the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum. She also teaches Mongolian language and culture at Mongol Ukhaan School, creating programs and events that preserve and celebrate cultural heritage for younger generations. Previously, she worked as a Health and Safety Compliance Trainer at Oyu Tolgoi and with the U.S. Peace Corps, where she established a community English Resource Center funded by a USAID grant.
Responsibilities:
- Education Committee Liaison
- Create and maintain the Board’s annual activities calendar
Board Vice-President
Zolzaya Tuguldur
Zolzaya is UBC’s Housing Programs Manager, leading initiatives that support the university’s Housing Action Plan and long-term housing strategy. She brings extensive experience in housing policy, program design, and stakeholder engagement, and previously worked with the World Bank Group’s Sustainable Development Unit in Mongolia, supporting projects in urban development, energy, and agriculture. Zolzaya is an associate member of Metro Vancouver’s Housing Subcommittee. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with family and friends.
Responsibilities:
- Arts & Culture Committee Liaison
- Administration (rules, regulations, guidelines)
- Project management
- Act on behalf of the society in the absence of the President.