Building Confident Learners

Joanna Pang

Director

Joanna is passionate about bringing children and families a fun and loving hub. Joanna was inspired by the teachers at one of the Gymboree Play & Music Centers in China, the classes supported her son, Winston’s early development. She decided to bring Gymboree to families in the Lower Mainland, envisioning that the professionally designed programs could benefit families and children.

Joanna holds two Master's Degrees from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University of British Columbia. She oversees the center's operations, marketing, programming and training. When she is not at work, she enjoys hiking with her family, snowboarding on the mountain, and travelling.

Chang Qian

Advisory & Director

Chang is a senior management and IT consultant; he always brings a different perspective on how to run the business efficiently. With his extensive consulting experience with many large enterprises, such as Lululemon, and BC Hydro, Chang designs Gymboree Vancouver's operations, marketing, and human resources plans.

Chang holds three degrees in Finance, Mathematics, and Computer science from the University of British Columbia. He oversees the center's finance and strategic planning. Chang enjoys reading, snowboarding, and spending quality time with his family.

Ani Tanwar

Lead Writer & Administrative Assistant

Ani teaches Preschool Prep, Music, Babies, Play & Learn and our other drop-off programs. Outside of the classroom, she also leads email marketing campaigns and contributes to event execution.

She is pursuing a Psychology degree at the University of British Columbia. She has a passion for child development and in her free time, she enjoys film, music & reading.

Paola Moreno

Teacher

Paola teaches Preschool Prep, Explorers and Play & Learn, along with seasonal drop-off programs.

She is pursuing a Psychology degree, with a minor in Special Education at the University of British Columbia. She has a passion for neuroscience and in her free time, she enjoys hiking and spending time with her family.

Jenny Chen

Teacher

Jenny teaches Little Architects and Play and Learn, which ranges from a variety of different age groups.

She is pursuing a Psychology & Interpersonal Development degree at the University of British Columbia. She is passionate about helping the little ones to learn and have fun. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, music & playing badminton.

Tiffany Rodrigues

Teacher

Tiffany teaches Preschool Prep, Art, Play and Learn, and our other drop-off programs, ranging a variety of different age groups.

Rebeca Ponce

Teacher

Rebeca teaches Play and Learn, primarily focusing on the Crawlers age group.

She is pursuing an International Relations degree at the University of British Columbia. .

Rehema Ivan

Teacher

Rehema teaches Play and Learn, which ranges from a variety of different age groups.

Redhab Shaker

Teacher

Redhab teaches Play and Learn, which ranges from a variety of different age groups.