Andrea Tang is a visionary leader and philanthropic powerhouse, renowned for her ability to forge high-performance teams and spearhead transformational initiatives that create lasting impact.

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As CEO of Variety – the Children’s Charity, Andrea is at the forefront of driving the organization’s mission to create a more inclusive world where children of all abilities have the opportunity to thrive. Under her leadership, Variety delivers life-changing support—providing essential resources such as medical equipment, specialized therapists, mental health counselors, and expert tutors—to help children with complex healthcare needs break through barriers and reach their full potential.

Prior to leading Variety, Andrea served as Vice President of Philanthropy at the Terry Fox Foundation, and held senior management roles with international health organizations across Canada, Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean. Her global experience has equipped her with a unique perspective and the strategic expertise to tackle complex challenges while fostering innovation and long-term impact.

Andrea’s leadership excellence has been recognized by multiple awards, including the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s Top 40 Under 40, Business in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40, The Peak's 2024 Emerging Leaders, and the University of Western Ontario’s Excellence in Leadership Award. Armed with an MBA in strategic management and international business, Andrea is a dynamic force who champions equity, diversity, and inclusion, empowering the next generation of changemakers to rise.

Passionate about creating real, measurable change, Andrea inspires teams to pursue bold goals that not only meet but exceed the needs of the children and communities they serve. Variety stands as a beacon of hope for families, offering critical services that enable every child to feel a sense of belonging in their community. With the generous support of donors, Variety amplifies its impact, ensuring that more children can simply enjoy being kids while overcoming life's most difficult challenges.

To support Variety's life-changing work, donations can be made at variety.bc.ca, where contributions made during October will be matched for double the impact.

Additional ways to contribute include becoming a monthly donor, calling 310-KIDS (5437), texting "KIDS" to 45678 for a $25 donation, or tuning into Global BC from October 21-27 to meet the inspiring Variety kids and their families. Every donation makes a profound difference for families across British Columbia.