Our Team

Senos Timon is a visionary grassroots leader, community builder, organizer, advocate for social justice, administrator, and humanitarian based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Born and raised in South Sudan, Senos is deeply passionate about community-building, advancing equity for marginalized communities, promoting reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada, and fostering a just and inclusive society for all.

He is the founder and Executive Director of The People’s Bridge Advocacy Inc. (PBA), formerly the South Sudan Humanitarian Action Development Agency Inc. Under his leadership, PBA has evolved from an idea, shared and nurtured by dedicated volunteers over the years, into a vibrant, multicultural organization that serves as a driving force for community capacity-building, intercultural connection, and the advancement of Truth and Reconciliation.

With more than two decades of experience, Senos has initiated and managed numerous local and international projects that empower individuals and communities, foster collaboration, and strengthen organizations and institutions. Through his people-centered leadership, he has built meaningful relationships among diverse communities, organizations, and Indigenous partners, helping to create stronger, more inclusive, and better-connected communities.

In November 2024, Senos made history when he was elected as the City Councillor for Ward 2, becoming the first Immigrant and Black person to serve on Saskatoon City Council. His leadership continues to be guided by values of service, inclusion, and accountability, and he remains focused on building a city that works for everyone.

Senos holds a Master’s Certificate in Social Economy, Co-operatives, and the Nonprofit Sector from the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan). His leadership and service have been recognized with several honors, including the City of Saskatoon’s Living in Harmony Award and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

A proud resident of Treaty 6 Territory, Senos has made Saskatoon home since 2000, where he lives with his wife, Betty, and their three adult children. Together, they remain devoted to giving back and helping create a more compassionate and connected community.

Thanisha S. Anila is a Saskatoon-based administrative professional and community advocate who currently serves as the Executive Administrative Assistant and Community Outreach Coordinator at The People’s Bridge Advocacy (PBA). In this role, she supports the organization’s operations, community programs, and outreach initiatives.

A recent graduate of University of Saskatchewan, Thanisha has participated in numerous volunteering opportunities throughout her university life, like the USSU Help Centre, South Asian club, Best Buddies club, SaskAbilities and more. She is currently volunteering at Haven Kids’ House. Hailing from South India, she is passionate about community engagement, cultural exchange, and promoting equity and inclusion.

Thanisha also has experience in mentoring through a Big Brothers Big Sisters program and also through a peer mentorship program at Usask. She also completed various courses such as The Inquiring Mind Post-Secondary program, Suicide Alertness and Response and more.

Darlene Biggins is the Director of Finance & Administration at the Saskatoon Public Library and a designated accountant with a strong focus on strategic planning and leadership. Passionate about fostering cross-cultural understanding, she believes that learning from diverse perspectives is key to building a more connected and equitable world. Darlene is excited to join the Board of People Bridge Advocacy (PBA), a non-profit in Saskatoon dedicated to building a more just society through cross-cultural, socio-economic development, decolonization, and civic engagement. She looks forward to supporting PBA’s mission of empowering and mentoring local ethnocultural and Indigenous communities while contributing to the development of vital resources and partnerships.

Agum Mapiour is a registered nurse, educator, and passionate advocate for mental wellness, equity, and belonging. She has dedicated her career to caring for vulnerable populations particularly those navigating mental health challenges and to educating the next generation of nurses to provide safe, culturally responsive, and compassionate care.

As an immigrant from Sudan/South Sudan, Agum brings lived experience and professional insight to her role on the board. She is especially passionate about increasing mental health awareness in newcomer communities and giving voice to those often left on the margins.

Through her work with People’s Bridge Advocacy, Agum is committed to creating space, shifting narratives, and helping build a future where care and dignity are not privileges but rights for all.

Peter is a labour lawyer based in Saskatoon and has practiced labour, employment and human rights law on behalf of trade unions and employee associations for over 30 years with law firms and as inhouse counsel. While now semi-retired, Peter has worked in British Columbia, Ontario Saskatchewan and in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Peter remains active in international labour organizations and worked extensively with trade unions in Uganda, where he was also an adjunct professor in international human rights law at Makerere University, Kampala. Peter is the author of several books and numerous articles on domestic and international labour-related topics and is the principal revising author of the text Employment Law in Canada. He is a frequent speaker on labour and human rights conference panels and Past President of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers (CALL)

Jeanne is a labor activist, passionate in community development and the promotion of cultural heritage. She’s one of Board of Directors of Filipino Canadian Association of Saskatchewan (Filcas).

Janvi has worked extensively with at-risk youth and adults, the newcomer population, Indigenous communities, businesses, and non-profit organizations. She has experience with the Ministry of Justice and has contributed to several national and regional projects, including recent research on the impact of COVID-19 in rural areas across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. She has led and assisted with recent international recruitment missions to India, the UAE, and the Philippines in partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan.

In addition to her advocacy and frontline work, Janvi is an entrepreneur and founder of an event management business through which she has supported high-profile community events such as the Annual Diversity Awards Gala.

She currently serves on several boards and advisory committees, including People’s Bridge Advocacy, CrimeStoppers, the Saskatoon Appeals Board, and advisory groups focused on Newcomer-Indigenous Relations and the Prairies and Northern Territories Rural Immigration. She has also previously served on other community boards and leadership roles.

Always on the move and deeply devoted to community involvement, Janvi encourages others to get involved, make meaningful connections, and contribute to positive change in their communities.

Her guiding belief is simple yet powerful:
“Kindness costs nothing, but means everything.”