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Community & Professional Overview
Bio:
When I was 30, a car accident while traveling changed the direction of my life. I share this because it shaped qualities I rely on every day—resilience, adaptability, and a practical understanding of how people navigate their communities in different ways. I’ve always believed that what matters most is not what happens to us, but what we choose to do with it.
As I rebuilt my life, I found that embracing new opportunities didn’t just change my path—it broadened my perspective and how I connect with others. That experience has guided more than 20 years of work in disability inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement. Through consulting, public speaking, and collaborative projects across the province, I’ve seen how thoughtful planning and open conversations help communities function better for everyone.
My volunteer leadership on North Shore boards, committees and provincial working groups has kept me closely connected to the day‑to‑day issues residents care about. I bring a grounded, collaborative perspective shaped by lived experience and years of working with diverse organizations and residents.
Listening, learning, and working together have always been at the core of what I do.
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)
Leadership & Community Involvement:
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Member, Employment Accessibility Technical Committee, BC Provincial Government, 2023-Present
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Candidate, West Vancouver Council, 2022
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Director, Municipality of District of North Vancouver - Advisory Design Panel, 2021-2024
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Chair, North Shore Municipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues, 2015-2023
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President of the Board, Tetra Society of North America, 2009-2020
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President of the Board, Realwheels Theatre Company, 2013-2017
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Advisory Committee Member, Abilities in Mind, 2011-2015
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Board Director, BC Mobility Opportunity Society, 2007-2014
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President of Strata Council, North Vancouver, 2002-2014
Career:
I’m a consultant, speaker, and community advocate (Diversability Consulting) with over 20 years of experience supporting organizations in inclusion, accessibility, and built environment decision-making (clients have included Douglas College, Seaspan, Rocky Mountaineer, Snapchat, and UBC), while also holding professional roles across media, technology, and project coordination sectors (CTV, Arc’teryx, Provincial Health Services Authority).
Education:
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Rehabilitation and Disability Management — Simon Fraser University
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B.Sc. Nutritional Sciences — University of British Columbia
My candidacy is not financed or supported by special-interest groups. As such, my thoughts and voting practices as a Councillor will be independent.
