2026 BOD CANDIDATE - Narima Dela Cruz
Narima Dela Cruz
British Columbia (BC)
Narima Dela Cruz is the Founding President of Filipino Canadian National Congress and Founder of Surrey Philippine Independence Day Society (SPIDS) in B.C. Professionally, she works as a court interpreter and language translator, and she is a Licensed Realtor with the Greater Vancouver Board. She also serves on Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Advisory Committee for Asian Studies Program. She is married to Eng’r. Joel Dela Cruz, a business owner, and they have two adult children: Daryl, a well-known transportation advocate, and Glisha, a multi-awarded singer-songwriter and audio engineer.
With nearly two decades of consistent leadership as a community advocate, volunteer, and activist, Narima Dela Cruz brings extensive experience in building, sustaining, and elevating nonprofit organizations. Her commitment to public service is grounded in dedicating time to volunteerism while maintaining her professional responsibilities and a balanced personal life
Answers to Questions:
1. What skills will you contribute to the FCNC Board?
With nearly two decades of consistent leadership as a community advocate, volunteer, and activist, Narima Dela Cruz brings extensive experience in building, sustaining, and elevating nonprofit organizations. Her commitment to public service is grounded in dedicating time to volunteerism while maintaining her professional responsibilities and a balanced personal life.
2. What are the most important functions of FCNC for its members?
She believes that the FCNC must inspire and unite its members to strengthen the Filipino-Canadian community through programs, advocacy, and education, while ensuring meaningful engagement, representation, and empowerment.
3. Why do you want to be a FCNC director?
For Narima Dela Cruz, serving as a Board Member is a commitment and responsibility – one that calls for dedication, hard work, and a shared vision to elevate the community’s presence and participation in Canadian society.