Meet Umendra SINGH for School Board

Umendra is a long-time Delta resident who is an accomplished journalist, social worker, and community activist. Umendra has worked in South Asian community newspapers, TV, and radio as a reporter and host. Umendra is a past president of a local Rotary Club and is a recipient of Rotary International’s highest award, the Paul Harris Fellowship, for his community service and outstanding leadership. Umendra is currently the President of the Fiji Canada Association (whose members include many Delta residents).

Umendra holds a Bachelor of General Studies, majoring in Business, from Simon Fraser University, a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University, a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from the University of Victoria, and a Diploma in Communications.

Umendra is married to Roselyn, and they have three children, Natasha, Kunal, and Brandon. They also have the honour of being grandparents to two grandchildren, Riley and Kaitlyn. Except for Kunal, the whole family lives in Delta. Umendra and Roselyn have resided at their current Delta residence (next to Gray Elementary) for the past eight years. His grandchildren are students in Delta schools, and his daughter, Natasha, is the chair and a long-term member of a local PAC. Umendra and Roselyn also volunteer at their grandchildren’s school. Umendra is running with the Achieving for Delta team because it has the most qualified leader and candidates to implement policies that will best serve the residents of Delta.