Kanika Mehra

Director of Youth Programs and Community Services

Kanika Mehra is a dedicated and dynamic leader with over seven years of experience in the non-profit sector. Her expertise in program development, project management, and strategic planning allows her to effectively support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, helping them navigate employment opportunities, life skills training, and successful integration into Canadian society. With a strong focus on community engagement, workforce development, and leadership, Kanika is a driving force for meaningful change.

As an innovative and empathetic leader, Kanika fosters a collaborative environment where her team thrives, continuously generating fresh ideas and working towards shared goals. Her optimism, persuasive nature, and personal
experiences as both an immigrant and a job seeker motivate her deep commitment to helping others succeed. With a versatile skill set that spans management, media relations, marketing, and creative ideation, she leads with confidence and purpose, inspiring her team every day.

Kanika’s professional designations—PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-PBA, and PMI-ACP—reflect her strong foundation in project management, risk analysis, business strategy, and agile methodologies. These credentials, combined with her strategic mindset and hands-on approach, ensure that the programs she leads are executed with precision, adaptability, and significant impact.

Since joining PICS in 2018, Kanika’s passion for youth empowerment, community service, and advocacy has made a lasting difference, leaving a profound and positive impact on both the organization and the communities it serves.