An involved parent, Narima served for many years as a Parents’ Advisory Council (PAC) officer at her children’s former schools in Guildford. She is also a passionate, dedicated community volunteer, having contributed nearly two decades of service in various capacities to charitable foundations, immigrant communities and service-oriented groups.

Narima is the founder and long-standing leader of SPIDS, an organization representing Surrey’s hardworking, welcoming, and vibrant Filipino community. She is a tireless stakeholder and community advocate, inspiring others to get involved and make a difference in their city.

Narima mobilizes and leads diverse groups in a wide range of advocacy and volunteer initiatives, including: community clean-up campaigns, food bank volunteer days, blood donation drives, tree planting efforts, health awareness activities, political engagement and cross-cultural ‘lift’ initiatives. Currently serving on Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Advisory Committee for Asian Studies, she continues to help shape a future where student and youth voices are given space and weight in society.

Narima’s leadership-by-example energy creates a ripple effect, inspiring and motivating others to get involved. This is precisely the impact she is expected to bring to her role as an Imagine Surrey council candidate.

As a parent, Narima’s closest and most personal influence is seen plainly in her two young-adult children, who are making significant contributions to community-building and volunteerism all on their own. Daryl Dela Cruz is a well-known public transportation advocate who has been instrumental in several successful transit-related campaigns benefiting Surrey communities. Narima’s daughter, Glisha, is an artist and musician who brings immense pride to Surrey’s arts, music and cultural scene. The family now resides in Surrey Centre.

Narima is committed to applying herself to public service with diligence and integrity, and will take immediate action to keep our city affordable, safe, healthy and easier to move around in. She wants to expand public consultations and community outreach on critical issues, and advocate to higher levels of government for the resources and support a growing Surrey needs.