My Story

I have a deeply rooted commitment to Edmonton and the community in which I was born and raised. Over the years I have worked in local business, served on school and community councils and developed relationships with business and not-for-profit organizations which have given me a first-hand view of the advantages that come with a Catholic education.  

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After graduating from St. Francis Xavier high school, I earned a Management Degree in Voluntary Sector Management – Non Profit Agency Management from MacEwan University. I believe in life-long learning and I am currently working towards a Leadership and Management Certificate through the Faculty of Business at Athabasca University. 

Following many years managing local retail businesses, I now collaborate with my husband as an owner/operator of a growing and successful facility solutions carpentry business. Together with our four children and family dog, we maintain a strong presence in community development.

As a family we strive to strengthen our community ties. I have been involved as a representative on the School Advisory Councils, serving 4 years as President to the commencement of my first term as a Trustee for Edmonton Catholic Schools.

 

In this role, I have served on several internal and external committees including the Board of Directors of the Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association and the Newman Theological College Senate.  I have served as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board and as Chair of the Board’s Planning Committee. I have also served on committees for public engagement, policy and board development, audit and finance and a variety of ad-hoc committees including.

I was elected for my first term as an Edmonton Catholic School Board of Trustee for Ward 77, in 2010 and was re-elected in 2013 and 2018.  In my role as trustee on an elected Board of a publicly funded school jurisdiction, I have an excellent appreciation for and understanding of governance at the political level. 

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My goal is and will remain focused on success for all students who can live, learn and serve God each and every day.