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Mandip Kharod is the Regional Manager for TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) for Western Canada. She joined the FEF team in September 2011 and oversees the Foundation’s community-based environmental granting program, working with internal and external stakeholders to bring attention to projects throughout the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northern Ontario as well as the Territories.
Prior to joining the bank, she spent 8 years working for a variety of non-profit organizations including the Canadian Cancer Society and AIDS Vancouver. She also spent 3 years working with the Ministry of Attorney General and the RCMP on the Air India Bombing case. She holds a Bachelors in Criminology and Psychology from Simon Fraser University. Outside of work, she likes to spend time outdoors with her two kids and husband, follow Pearl Jam on tour, and participate in community care.