Shina is a research and policy analyst with the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills and was an analyst with the Policing and Security Branch of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. A resident of Newton, Shina has a Master’s in Commerce, a Bachelor’s in Education, and a postgraduate diploma in computer applications. Her career experience includes supply chain and project management, and her community work includes years of volunteering with local seniors, youth and new Canadians.