Achievements
Key Achievements
Parent & Community Representation
Advocating for Parent Voices
Supporting Inclusive Education
Community Engagement
Commitment to Public Education
Parent Voices and Building Healthy Communities
My approach to advocating for parent voices comes from two places that have shaped who I am: being a parent and operating a business in the healthcare field. I am not entering this work simply as a new face in politics. I am bringing real-life experience as a parent, a healthcare professional and a community member who understands that the decisions we make about our children have consequences that extend far beyond the classroom.
My experience operating a business in healthcare has given me an additional perspective on why this matters. Healthcare has taught me to look at the root causes of problems rather than waiting until they become crises. Education is one of those root causes. Education is widely recognized as an important social determinant of health because it influences employment opportunities, income, health literacy, access to resources and a person’s ability to navigate the systems that affect their lives.
That is why I believe one of the best ways to build a healthier community is to strengthen education from its very foundation: our children’s education.
If a child receives a strong education, develops confidence, learns to communicate effectively and has the support they need to succeed, we are not only improving that child’s academic future—we are helping build a stronger foundation for their future health and wellbeing. When children are supported and families feel confident that their children are receiving a quality education, that contributes to stronger, more resilient families. And stronger families help create healthier communities.
This is also why my healthcare background makes me different from someone who is simply entering politics for the first time. I have spent my professional life understanding people, listening to their concerns, solving problems and recognizing that the best solutions often begin with prevention, early intervention and meeting people where they are. I know what it means to be accountable to people who are trusting you with something important.
I want to bring that same approach to the TDSB: listen first, identify the root problem, bring people together, advocate for practical solutions and follow through.
I am not running to be another political voice telling parents what is best for their children. I want to be a representative who listens to parents, understands their lived experiences and makes sure those voices are reflected in the decisions that shape our schools.
Because ultimately, this is about more than test scores or school buildings. It is about building a foundation where children can thrive, families can feel supported, and Scarborough can become an even healthier, stronger community.
15+ Years of Professional Experience
My Immigrant Experience and Why I Believe We Can Do Better
As an immigrant to Canada, I came here with a belief that many immigrant families share: Canada is a place where our children can build a better future through education, hard work and opportunity.
My professional background has given me more than 15 years of experience in sales, marketing and strategic planning, and my experience operating a business in healthcare has taught me to approach problems by identifying their root causes, listening to the people affected and measuring whether solutions are actually working. I would bring that same approach to education.
And perhaps most importantly, there is a gap in parent engagement. Parents should not have to become experts in navigating the education system just to get their child’s needs recognized. I would create regular parent listening sessions, use accessible digital surveys and communication channels, bring recurring concerns directly to the Board, and provide follow-up so families know what happened after they spoke up.
My immigrant experience is a big part of why I care so deeply about this. I came to Canada believing in the promise that education can change a child’s future. I still believe that promise. My goal is not to criticize Canada or the TDSB for having challenges. My goal is to help make sure that the promise I believed in when I came here is available to every child growing up in Scarborough today.
I am proud of where I came from, proud of what Canada has given my family, and proud of the opportunity to give back. I want immigrant families to see someone who understands why education matters so much to them—because I have lived that journey myself.
Canada gave me the opportunity to build. Now I want to help make sure our schools give the next generation the opportunity to flourish.