I was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and moved to Coquitlam in 2010. Since then, Coquitlam has become my home, and it is where my husband and I have chosen to raise our son.

Outside of community volunteering, I am a graduate of the University of Victoria, where I studied psychology and social justice. My education later took me to Harvard for grad school, where I continued studying psychology and social epidemiology. My time at Harvard deepened my understanding of social determinants of health, the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, and how profoundly those conditions shape our health and well-being.

That experience shaped how I think about public policy. Health and well-being cannot be separated from the communities we build. Housing, transportation, the environment, social connection, and access to community spaces all influence whether people can thrive. I believe we need to bring a social-determinants-of-health lens into local policy and decision-making.

My platform is focused on circular economy principles, integrating social determinants of health into policy, building a stronger designated Blue Community, bringing urban planning and public health perspectives to the way we approach traffic and road safety, and creating more third spaces where people can connect, gather, and belong.

My work with the Together Against Poverty Society in Victoria also showed me firsthand how important affordable housing is, not simply as a housing issue, but as a foundation for health, stability, and opportunity. Everyone deserves the ability to find a safe and affordable place to call home.

I am running for Coquitlam City Council because I believe local government has an important role in shaping the conditions that allow people and communities to flourish. This is an independent, grassroots campaign. I will work hard for you, Coquitlam.

Think global. Act local.