Alexandra Bercea is a Kamloops parent, clinical leader, counsellor and community professional with more than a decade of experience across mental health, addictions, trauma, program development, grant writing, funding proposals, policy and procedure development, Indigenous and community services, and organizational leadership.

Her professional background includes national clinical leadership, residential and outpatient addiction treatment, child and family services, frontline counselling, multidisciplinary team leadership, program design, quality improvement, policy development, accreditation readiness, and work with Indigenous communities and community organizations.

She has also developed programs and educational resources, supported grant and funding applications, contributed to service planning, and worked with organizations to strengthen systems, policies and access to supports.

As a parent, Alexandra brings both a professional and personal perspective to public education. Her areas of focus include student safety and wellbeing, mental health supports, literacy, numeracy and attendance outcomes, support for educators, communication with families, and responsible governance.

She is running for School Trustee to bring her experience in people, programs, policy and organizational leadership to the board table while listening closely to students, families, educators and the wider community.