Alumni Parent (Christopher ’09 and Brian ’11); Board member (2000-2009), Chair of the Education Committee; member of the Nominating & Governance, Bursary & Scholarship and Advancement Committees; New Parent canvasser (2001-2004); major donor to St. George’s for almost 20 years.

Mrs. Lam Lau is the mother of two Georgians, Christopher ’09 and Brian ’11, as well as a daughter, Jennifer. She is the daughter of David Lam, the 25th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, and is married to Philip Lau. Doreen has a long history of service to St. George’s over many years, generously giving her time and expertise as a Board member for over a decade. Doreen and her family have been major donors to the School over many years, most significantly supporting large capital initiatives and establishing the Global Perspectives and Voluntary Service Fund. Doreen also matched gifts to this fund, enabling it to grow significantly and engage many other donors.

The Global Perspectives and Voluntary Service Fund has transformed the way in which we have been able to move the Service Learning Program at St. George’s forward in a meaningful way. It is one of our most successful fund initiatives and has evolved quite quickly to support such wonderful programs as the ‘Each One Teach One’ student mentoring; the Grade 8 Reading Bear buddies program; and a variety of service trips globally in such places as Guatemala and Peru. The partnerships with needy organizations and schools locally and internationally involve our students in fundraising and volunteerism for the betterment of others, as well as raising awareness of world issues.