About Me

I was elected to the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly to represent the constituency of Yellowknife North.

I was born and raised in Barrie, Ontario. Having called Yellowknife home for the past 15 years, I have embraced the dynamic, creative, and eclectic lifestyle in Old Town near Great Slave Lake.

My commitment to public service is evident in my two consecutive terms on Yellowknife City Council from 2015 to 2022. During this time, I held the roles of Deputy Mayor, Chair of the Community Energy Planning Committee, and Chair of the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness.

I hold degrees in International Development (B.A. Hons) and International Affairs (M.A.), specializing in community economic and political development in remote and Indigenous communities globally. I worked with a grassroots cross-cultural peacebuilding movement in the Philippines from 2002 to 2003. My master's research delved into negotiations between mineral exploration companies and First Nations in Canada, focusing on land access during the earliest stages of mineral exploration.

Over the past 15 years in Yellowknife, I have prioritized work at the community level. Working with private consulting firms and a non-profit thinktank focused on clean energy, I served as a resource person to Indigenous governments and communities across the NWT. My contributions ranged from planning renewable energy projects to housing initiatives, building cross-cultural environmental research and monitoring programs, and navigating the complexities of major resource extraction projects.

While serving as a City Councillor, I also managed my own piano teaching studio, worked as an on-the-Land educator with Bushkids NWT, and contributed for many years as a full-time member of the Snow Castle construction crew and snow carving team. Additionally, I engaged in facilitation and consulting contracts.

Active in the arts community, I provide piano accompaniment for Yellowknife’s Aurora Chorealis (adult community choir) and Fireweed Children’s Choir. I have served as a Board member for the Yellowknife Women’s Society and as a weekly volunteer with Food Rescue and have dedicated time to the Yellowknife Ski Club and Victim Services.

My love for the land is palpable in my adventurous spirit. I enjoy a myriad of outdoor activities in the North across all seasons, from whitewater and flatwater canoe trips to hiking in Auyuittuq National Park and along the Canol Trail. My passion extends to cycle touring, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and hunting for moose and ducks with my partner.