Contact information
Email
sshrivastava@northsaanich.ca
Office Phone
(250) 415-1607
Position
Councillor
I have been living in North Saanich with my wife since 2015.
I grew up in Kenya and Zambia, earned my doctorate in physics in South Africa, where I also worked as a university professor for over two decades.
I bring to the council my experience of working in a wide variety of collaborative contexts, from fundamental science research, to citizen science projects, to inner city youth empowerment. Our verdant island home has also inspired me to develop a keen interest in gardening and photography.
My guiding philosophy derives from compassion, being open to serendipity, and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the whole world is family).
2026 committee appointments:
- Agriculture and Food Security Advisory Committee
- Indigenous Consultation Working Group
- Peninsula Streams Society
- Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture
- South Island Prosperity Project
- South Island Reconciliation Advisory Committee
- Sidney Museum & Archives
- Saanich Peninsula Wastewater Commission
- Saanich Peninsula Water Commission