I’m someone who has taken a pretty unconventional path to public service.

I’ve worked in government, agriculture, small business, non-profits, hospitality and management. I’ve worked on farms and in offices, managed people and budgets, run my own small business, and lived and worked overseas. Today, I help people navigate government, solve problems and access the services and supports they need.

I didn't take a traditional path through education either. I returned to school as an adult and earned my Business Administration diploma from Okanagan College, specializing in human resources and continuing my studies in accounting. Going back to school later in life taught me something I already suspected about myself: I love learning, I'm not afraid of hard work, and I'm stubborn enough to keep going when something matters to me.

That varied life experience is one of the things I would bring to Council. I've been an employee and an employer. I've been self-employed. I've worked in the private, public and non-profit sectors. I've lived in different countries and communities and worked alongside people whose lives and perspectives were very different from mine.

I've also experienced the realities that don't always show up in policy documents. I work for a paycheque. I rent my home and share it with my senior mother. I know what rising costs mean at the kitchen table, and I understand why people want to know that their tax dollars are being spent carefully.

I’m Métis and an active member of my local Métis community. Community service has taught me the importance of listening, building relationships and making room for perspectives that haven't always been represented around decision-making tables.

Outside of work and politics, I'm happiest gardening, kayaking, creating art and beadwork, cooking, or spending time with the people I care about.

I don't fit neatly into one box, and I think that's a strength. I bring curiosity, resilience, practical experience and a willingness to listen and do the homework before making a decision.

Most importantly, I bring the perspective of someone who lives an ordinary life in this community and believes those experiences belong at the council table too.