Pronouns: they/them—she/her

— Saheli is a lawyer who was born and raised in Richmond on the unceded territories of the Stz'uminus, Hul'qumi'num, Kwantlen, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla peoples. Saheli is of mixed European and Punjabi descent.

Before law school, Saheli graduated with a BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia, where they developed a strong interest in political theory and human rights. During law school, Saheli participated in the Innocence Project, assisting individuals who have been wrongly convicted of serious crimes navigate the post-conviction review process. Through both education and experience, Saheli gained an appreciation of the disproportionate impact of the law and the Canadian legal system on marginalized groups. Saheli's involvement in community organizing and mutual aid efforts since early 2020 has led them to seek out opportunities to use their advocacy skills to support their community directly.

Today, Saheli is a litigator at a law firm in Vancouver. Their work focuses on professional disciplinary proceedings and general civil, commercial, and administrative litigation. Saheli is grateful for the opportunity to serve on Pivot's board.