The Team

Dr. Francis H. Vala, MD, ABOM

CEO and Founder

Dr. Francis Vala is a physician, author, public speaker, certified master life coach, social impact entrepreneur, clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, philanthropist, and most importantly, an inquisitive life-time student. He obtained his MD degree in medicine at the age of 25, and served in different rural and urban parts of his country. In 1999, he immigrated to Canada, pursued his residency in family medicine, and obtained two more fellowships in Sexual Medicine (UBC), and Bariatric Medicine (USA). Currently he works as a bariatrician (obesity medicine doctor) in Vancouver, Canada.

Elena Lamont

Sales & Marketing Advisor, MBA

Ms. Lamont, MBA, CCPE is a dynamic, results driven business development professional with more than 10 years of experience in medical and community care operations. Ms. Lamont has been responsible for a range of functions, including sales, operations, technology, compliance, and human resources.

Njeri Watkins

Digital Intelligence Consultant

Njeri Watkins is a Digital Intelligence Consultant and Instructor at the UBC Sauder School of Business – Executive Education (Digital Programs) with an extensive background in digital media technology. For the past 15 years, she provided consulting and training services in digital media literacy, innovative marketing strategies and communications to students, seasoned professionals, digital media entrepreneurs and early stage companies.

Behrouz Rabiei

Financial advisor, CPA, CGA

Behrouz has extensive experience as Corporate Senior Accountant in the manufacturing industry. He is also a small business bookkeeper and consultant and a self-employed business owner.
Other highlights in his career include:

• Senior Computer Technician
• Board member of the North Shore CPA chapter
• Director of Finance for World Partnership Walk in Vancouver

Mona Rajabi

Image Consultant

Mona has extensive experience in sales. She was the Regional Sales Coordinator at YSL in BC and Regional sales/account manager at Stella McCartney in BC. She also has marketing experience as the Marketing manager at Dream Colour Paint in BC, and international market researcher at Interactive Marketing Group.
Other highlights in her career include:
• Over 20 years experience in leadership and management with brands
• Organized special events and meetings for over 14 years
• Organized and facilitate orientation workshops and training over 14 years
• Experience in visual art, Design and Graphic
• Makeup, Esthetic and Special Effects Diploma 2006
• Graphic diploma 1998