Ravi Saxena

Founder & Managing Director

Ravi Saxena has lived in Prince George for over 18 years, where he and his wife raised their two children. He holds an MBA from the University of Northern British Columbia and serves as Executive Director of the Immigrant & Multicultural Services Society (IMSS), leading the organization into a new era of growth and community impact.

Under his leadership, IMSS has received multiple honors, including two Riasat Ali Khan Diversity Awards, the International Peace Award, and recognition as Northern BC’s Anti-Racism Hub. He founded The Unsung Heroes of Northern BC to celebrate outstanding community contributors and has organized A Day of Cultures since 2018 to promote diversity and inclusion.

Ravi’s professional and volunteer work extends across several boards and committees, including the BC RCMP Cultural Diversity & Inclusion Board, UNBC MBA Alumni Association, Change Day BC – UHNBC Physician Initiative Committee (UPIC), Northern Health, Interfaith Council Planning PG, the College of New Caledonia Board, and the BC Settlement and Integration Services (BCSIS) Program Evaluation Working Group. He has also served as a judge for UNBC JDC West and the International Peace Awards in Brampton, Ontario.

In collaboration with Dr. Ajit Dayanandan and Dr. Han Donker, Ravi Saxena co-authored the study “Corporate Board of India Blocked by Caste,” published in the August 11 edition of Economic & Political Weekly (India). The research received international attention from The Wall Street Journal, BBC, NDTV, and other major media outlets.

Working in a multicultural non-profit has allowed Ravi to connect with people from around the world and appreciate the beauty of our shared humanity. Since childhood, he has questioned why people are treated differently based on faith, belief, or culture. Through open dialogue and interfaith discussions, he has learned that we share far more similarities than differences. Ravi believes it is time to come together with patience, open minds, and open hearts to build a world rooted in understanding and unity. One Unity envisions a future where everyone’s spirituality and beliefs are respected. He invites everyone to join The One Unity Project, to take a step today, start a dialogue, volunteer, and help build harmony, trust, and collective strength for generations to come.