Meet our Board of Directors
Gary Ma
Chair
Gary Ma
President
Gary is the founder of Gary Ma Accounting and Consulting Ltd., a CPA firm that serves clients across a variety of industry sectors including retail, real estate, technology, hospitality, financial services, consumer goods and entertainment. He is a designated Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and holds a Bachelor of Management degree (Honors) from University of British Columbia. As an auditor and a business consultant, he brings with him experience in both corporate and not-for-profit environments. Previously, he worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers and a medium-size professional services firm, where he specialized in providing audit, accounting and advisory services.
Gary is committed to giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of youth. He has volunteered with Connections Community Service Society (previously RYSA) since 2010. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures.
Hong Yi Li
Vice Chair
Hong Yi Li
Vice Chair
Peng Wang
Finance Chair
Peng Wang
Vice-President & Finance Chair
Peng is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology development and consulting, bringing a wealth of expertise to the board. Proficient in corporate accounting, Peng combines his technical acumen with financial savvy to drive organizational success. As a former team lead for the Vancouver chapter of Data For Good, Peng has demonstrated a strong commitment to using data for social impact. He is also dedicated to empowering others through his mentorship role at Canada Learning Code. Having lived in Richmond, BC since 2010, Peng is deeply passionate about building connected communities and fostering collaborative environments that drive positive change.
Cora Lai
Secretary
Cora Lai
Secretary,
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, Leader
Cora holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Diploma in Financial Planning from the City University of Hong Kong. She has extensive experience working in audit firms, banks, and financial institutions, gaining a wide range of expertise in operations, customer service quality assurance, sales management, internal control and compliance.
As a mentor to her coworkers, Cora enjoys sharing knowledge and learning from others. She joined the Board in 2024 in addition to be a volunteer. She aims to add value to CCSS by shaping a secure and sustainable future through the implementation of sound procedures and financial management policies.
Ornella Tolfo
Board Member