Born and raised in Scarborough and a mother of 3 boys, I have worked  in the non-profit sector for 20 years, working on education and training, economic development and civic engagement.
I have also worked in the private and public sectors.
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​I am a regular participant  Scarborough Community Council and  to prepare for running in the Toronto municipal elections, I have developed my capacity through: 

• Women Win TO,  
• The Institute for Change Leaders (Ryerson University),

• The Open Democracy Project.

I currently work with: 

• Economic Development with (SCRO) Scarborough, Community Renewal Organization,
• The David Suzuki Foundation, 
• Scarborough Civic Action Network (SCAN); and
• The Malvern Food Security Committee.

I was formerly involved in:

• City of Toronto, Youth Employment Partnership Network;
• City of Toronto, Children’s Services Advisory Committee; 
• Board of Directors for Jessies, The June Callwood Centre
• Connect Sheppard East Campaign,
• Rexdale Youth Employment Committee; and
• Rush The Vote​
• Ontario Campaign 2000 for Poverty Reduction,
• TDSB Parent Involvement Advisory Committee as a Representative in Learning Centre 3, Ward 21 (wards 41/42)
• Lake Ontario Waterkeeper.

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I have been honoured with: 

The Ontario Volunteer Service Award;
 
The MicroSkills Youth Service Award;
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The Scarborough Pilot Award;

The Catharine Janes Women's Opportunity Award;

The Young Mother's Toronto Dollar Award; 

2018 Urban Hero Award Nominee.