Back to Ward 3 candidatesOffices held or sought
- Elected as a Ward 3 councillor in 2022; seeking re-election in 2026.
Connection to Welland and the ward
- Ward 3 councillor for the 2022–2026 term.
Education and credentials
- Graduate of Queen’s University and the University of Waterloo.
- Certified Human Resources Leader designation.
Work and leadership experience
- Experience in public service, human resources and nonprofit governance.
Municipal and public-service record
- Elected to AMO’s Small Urban Caucus in 2024, one of four successful candidates in a field of eleven and the only Niagara representative elected in that contest.
- Serves on AMO’s board as a Small Urban representative; the City also lists Ontario Small Urban Municipalities executive membership.
- Advocacy for neighbourhood safety and proactive bylaw enforcement.
- Advocacy for access to programs serving families, seniors and small businesses.
Committee and community service
- City appointments include the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and the Downtown Welland BIA board.
- Former Equal Voice national board chair and Amnesty International Canada president.
- Recipient of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, awarded April 21, 2022.
Reasons for running and priorities
- Stated values: care, compassion and accountability.
Prior election results
- Elected in Ward 3 in 2022 with 961 votes; certified to run again in 2026.
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