Jean Luc Kalambayi is a dynamic and motivated problem solver with five years’ experience creating, maintaining, and improving business-to-business and business-to-client relationships in e-commerce and international trade contexts. He currently works as a Project Coordinator in Construction Management with MAKE Projects Ltd, with a project portfolio spanning multi-phased healthcare, commercial, recreation, and education projects across BC.
Originally from Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean Luc holds a Master of Technology in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Technology in Project Management, and a National Diploma of Management. He is a gifted connector: fluent in English, French, and three African languages, Jean Luc has a passion for creating meaningful intercultural collaborations that contribute to a more equitable world.
Prior to relocating to Canada in 2021 and joining the board of Brightside Community Homes Foundation in 2023, Jean Luc actively volunteered in leadership roles with organizations in South Africa and DR Congo, providing services to low-income or at-risk communities. These included Save the Children’s Community Child Protection Network, the Google Student Ambassador program, TechZone, and AIESEC. He is also a Fellow alumnus of the Hive Global Leaders Program, a network for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators to create a lasting positive impact.
Jean Luc currently resides in Vancouver – on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.