Community & Professional Overview
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More than 25 years ago, my life changed in an instant. What followed taught me that resilience isn't simply about overcoming adversity—it's about adapting, learning, and finding new ways forward.
That lesson has shaped my life and my career. I've come to believe that people, organizations, and communities all become stronger in much the same way: by listening, learning, adapting, and working together.
Throughout my career, I've worked across the public, private, and non-profit sectors, helping organizations navigate change, lead complex projects, and create environments where people can succeed. Accessibility and inclusion have been an important part of that work, but they are only part of the story.
Over the past several years, my focus has expanded into broader community leadership through municipal advisory committees, volunteer board governance, public engagement, and working alongside residents on the issues that shape where we live. Housing, transportation, financial stewardship, public spaces, accessibility, and community well-being are all connected. Good decisions require us to see the whole picture.
Whether I'm speaking, collaborating with a team, or engaging with my community, my goal is the same: to bring people together, build understanding, and help create practical solutions that leave communities stronger than we found them.
Community Recognition
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Canucks Community Hero (2025)
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West Vancouver Community Commitment Award (2023)
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District of North Vancouver Civic Recognition Award (2023)

Community Leadership
Current
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Provincial Government Employment Accessibility Technical Committee
Past
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Vice-chair, Positive Voices of WV
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Vice-chair, DNV - Advisory Design Panel
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Chair, North Shore Municipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues
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President, Tetra Society of NA
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President, Realwheels Theatre Co
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Advisory Committee, Abilities in Mind
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Director, BCMOS
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President of Strata Council
Professional Experience
I'm a consultant, speaker, and community leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations advance inclusion, accessibility, and informed decision-making in the built environment.
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My career has also taken me through media, technology, and healthcare with organizations including CTV, Arc'teryx, and the Provincial Health Services Authority. Working across these sectors has strengthened my ability to collaborate, solve complex problems, and bring practical, real-world perspectives to decision-making.
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I've had the opportunity to work with organizations including:

Education
​Post Graduate Diploma
Rehabilitation and Disability Management
Simon Fraser University
B.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
University of British Columbia



