Town Councillor — Town of Halton Hills
2022–Present
Ward 3 Councillor. Chair of the GO Station and Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan Review Committee and member of the Black Creek Subwatershed Committee.

Board Member — Conservation Halton
2023–Present
Member of the Board of Directors and Finance & Audit Committee.

Biodiversity Caucus Member — Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)
2021–2024
Participated in the working group organizing the caucus, reviewed policy comments, facilitated public webinars, and participated in national and international biodiversity consultations, including those related to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Board Member — Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources (POWER)
2018–2022
Served on the board of a local non-profit organization focused on protecting the environment and the quality of life in North Halton.

Committee Member and Past Chair — Georgetown Farmers’ Market
2004–Present
Long-time volunteer supporting the Georgetown Farmers’ Market and its role in the downtown community.

Board Member & Interim Manager — Downtown Georgetown BIA
2004–2012
Worked on marketing, promotion and event planning, including helping secure and implement a significant Rural Economic Development grant to support downtown revitalization.

Facilitator & Program Developer — Becoming Present
2004–Present
Develop and facilitate digital and in-person programs, workshops, retreats and professional development focused on mindfulness, communication, leadership and personal development, including nature-based meditation programming.

Web Design & Branding — Becoming Present Online
2014–Present
Provide website design, branding and communications support for small businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

Facilitator, Trainer & Founding Team Member — Youth Net Halton, Halton Region
1998–2006
Helped bring the Youth Net program to Halton Region through a collaborative community model, then worked as a facilitator and later trained others to deliver the program.

Program Coordinator — Youth Net Peel, CMHA Peel Dufferin
2007
Coordinated youth mental health programming and supported program development, training, and facilitation.

Founding President & Chair — Halton Hills Mayor’s Youth Action Committee
1996–2001
Helped establish a forum for local youth to have a voice in the community and participate in municipal and community initiatives.

Halton Hills Representative — Halton Regional Youth Action Committee
1997–2001
Represented Halton Hills alongside youth from across Halton, contributing to discussions and initiatives affecting young people.

Working Group Member — Hungry Hollow SNAP
2021–2025
Contributed to the Hungry Hollow Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan through community-based environmental stewardship and neighbourhood initiatives.

Co-lead — Bird Friendly Halton Hills
2021–Present
Helped lead the community effort to achieve Bird Friendly City certification by Nature Canada and build awareness of bird conservation, habitat and biodiversity.

Co-founder — Halton Hills Nature
2022–Present
Helped establish an online hub connecting residents with local nature, biodiversity and environmental stewardship.

Member — HER Halton
2023–Present
Collaborate with women serving at different levels of government across Halton Region and helped develop and promote the Elect Respect Pledge.

Founding Organizer & Facilitator — Halton Hills Interfaith Community
2023–Present
Helped establish and facilitate the Interfaith Community, bringing together people of different faiths to build understanding, strengthen relationships and learn from one another.

Community Volunteer — Local Events
Ongoing
Volunteer support at community events including the Georgetown Fall Fair, Santa Claus Parade, Head for the Hills Craft Beer Festival, stewardship and habitat planting events, and more.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, General — University of Guelph
2001–2005 · With Distinction · French concentration

Professional Development

Land Use Planning Training for Elected Officials — Association of Municipalities of Ontario
2023

Facilitation & Leadership Training
Training in talking circle facilitation, Ethical Space and Two-Eyed Seeing, conflict resolution, group facilitation, mental health awareness and suicide intervention.

Conference Highlights

Asset Management & Psychological Safety — Christina Benty
AMO Conference · 2024
Explored how psychological safety can help municipal leaders and staff openly identify risks, acknowledge uncertainty and make better long-term infrastructure decisions.

Inside the Systems That Shape Our World: How Infrastructure Works — Dr. Deb Chachra
Blue Cities Conference · 2025
Explored how infrastructure decisions shape communities over generations, and the need to build and renew systems that are equitable, resilient and sustainable.

Health and Supportive Housing Partnerships to Address Homelessness — Dr. Andrew Boozary & Tyler Campbell
AMO Conference · 2026
Explored how health care, supportive housing and community services can work together to address homelessness.