My family’s roots in B.C. civic life reach back to Vancouver’s earliest years, including a seven-term alderman who became mayor. Our connection to Victoria dates to the 1870s.

Victoria has been my home for more than 30 years. All three of my children graduated from Victoria High School. This is where my family has built its life.

I have spent much of my working life in education, community service and nonprofit leadership. As Executive Director of Family Services of Greater Victoria, I led through periods of change and funding pressure, managed staff, budgets, facilities, partnerships and complex initiatives. I was also a long-term board member and 2025 Acting Director of Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society, and helped create the Victoria Social Innovation Centre.

I know what it means to be accountable for people, resources and results. As Mayor, I will bring that same discipline to City Hall: listen carefully, set clear priorities, bring people together, use resources responsibly and follow through.

And I will work with anyone who has a good idea for Victoria, regardless of whom they supported in this election.