Board of Directors

Sritharan Thurairajah is a seasoned financial services professional with extensive expertise in life insurance, wealth protection, and financial planning. As the Chief Executive Officer of Life100 Insurance  & Investments Inc., he has successfully led the firm with a strong focus on client-centered solutions, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth.

Holding professional designations as a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS), Sritharan brings deep technical knowledge and a high standard of integrity to his work. Over the years, he has guided individuals, families, and businesses in achieving financial security and building long-term strategies tailored to their needs. In addition to his professional career, Sritharan is actively involved in supporting professional and community organizations, reflecting his commitment to mentorship, development, and positive community impact.

As a member of the Board of Directors, Sritharan is dedicated to contributing his expertise in financial stewardship, governance, and strategic planning to help advance the organization’s mission

Dushy is better known to the Canadian Tamil community as a theatre practitioner and translator. He has translated, acted in, and directed several critically acclaimed plays in both English and Tamil for Manaveli Performing Arts Group and Asylum Theatre Group, including R. Cheran’s What if the Rain Fails which premiered as part of CTC’s commemoration of Black July’s 25th year remembrance. His translation of Suvendrini Lena’s play about the effects of war trauma on a Tamil Canadian family, The Enchanted Loom, was published as a bilingual edition by Playwrights Canada Press in 2022, and was shortlisted for The Governor General’s Literary Award in 2023. His translation of acclaimed South-Asian-Canadian storyteller Sharada Eswar’s children’s book When the Banyan Sways – Folktales from India was published as an illustrated, bilingual edition by Running the Goat Books & Broadsides in 2025. He also contributes occasionally to literary magazines. His essays, interviews, and translations have appeared in notable publications such as Kalachuvadu/காலச்சுவடு and Kaakkai Chiraginile/காக்கைச் சிறகினிலே from India and Thaiveedu/தாய்வீடு from Canada, a publication for which he serves on the editorial board . 

Dushy has been a member of CTC since its inception and is proud of his association with it throughout its journey. With his progressive leadership experience, passion for literature and the arts, strong cultural connections, and profound fondness for the Tamil language, Dushy brings a diverse set of skills to help keep CTC moving forward. He is grateful for the opportunity to live with his family in Mississauga, Ontario – on the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Huron-Wendat and Wyandot Nations

Sukeevan Kailayapathy is a technology consultant with over 15 years of experience helping organizations leverage digital solutions to improve operations and drive growth. As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Sukeevan Kailayapathy brings a strong foundation in finance and strategic planning, combined with expertise in technology and process transformation.

In addition to his professional career, Sukeevan is the co-founder of the Canadian Tamil Professional Association(CTPA), where he has worked to create opportunities for mentorship, networking, and professional development within the community. He is passionate about supporting organizations that foster inclusion, innovation, and positive social impact.

As a member of the Board of Directors, Sukeevan is committed to contributing his expertise in governance, financial stewardship, and technology strategy to help advance the organization’s mission.

Kuna Nagalingam is an accomplished entrepreneur, property management executive, and community leader with extensive experience in condominium management, real estate, financial governance, and organizational leadership. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dove Square Property Management Inc. and a licensed Principal Property Manager, he oversees the management of more than 40 condominium corporations across Ontario, each operating as an independent not-for-profit corporation under the Ontario Condominium Act. His responsibilities include financial oversight, budgeting, reserve fund planning, governance support, and regulatory compliance. With every corporation undergoing an independent annual audit, Kuna has developed extensive expertise in not-for-profit financial management, audit processes, internal controls, and long-term financial stewardship, working closely with boards of directors, auditors, engineers, and legal professionals.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Kuna is deeply committed to education and community development. Following the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka, he co-founded Kalvi Connection and partnered with Kalvi Valarchi Arakkadalai in Kilinochchi to help underprivileged students access post-secondary education. Through interest free loan initiatives, mentorship, and educational assistance, he has supported young people in pursuing higher education and building successful futures. His dedication to service, governance, and community empowerment reflects a lifelong commitment to creating sustainable opportunities and meaningful impact both in Canada and abroad

Varman Cholan is an educator, technology executive, entrepreneur, and community leader with more than 25 years of experience in information technology, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, enterprise software, and digital transformation.

As a professor for over 20 years, Varman has educated and mentored students in information technology and computer science, helping prepare future technology professionals and leaders. Alongside his academic career, he is the Founder and CEO of a technology company, where he leads the development of innovative solutions focused on AI, cloud technologies, enterprise software, and digital transformation.

Varman has a distinguished record of leadership and governance through his service on the boards of colleges, universities, and non-profit organizations. He has also served with the Macaulay Child Development Centre, contributing to initiatives that support children, families, and inclusive communities. His governance experience has provided strategic direction in organizational growth, technology innovation, and long-term planning.

Passionate about empowering communities through education and innovation, Varman believes that emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, can create meaningful opportunities to improve lives, strengthen organizations, and inspire future generations. As a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Tamil Congress, he is committed to advancing the organization’s mission by fostering leadership, supporting youth development, promoting innovation, and strengthening the voice and contributions of Tamil Canadians.

Varman resides in Ontario with his family and remains dedicated to leveraging his expertise in education, technology, and community leadership to make a lasting and positive impact.