Experience You Can Trust
Why does experience matter in this role? Well... would you hire a first year apprentice as a CEO, or would you look for a qualified, well skilled and well practiced candidate that can take your organization to new heights?
You need a Mayor that can hit the ground running in ALL municipal issues, not just one or two. Someone who is well versed in the issues and can pull on examples from other municipalities at the drop of a hat. You need a critical thinker who is adaptable, educated and resourceful.
That is what I bring to the table!
Council Swearing In Ceremony - 2017
Alberta Municipalities Board 2024-2025
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With my formative years spent in private business and the past 8 years as a municipal councillor, I have developed a proven skillset. From mediation of boards thru direct conversations with local government officials, I have developed professional relationships that directly and indirectly affect our city. I strive to listen to and relate to all the citizens who call Airdrie home.
I possess an unmatched attention to detail and can learn and retain information very quickly. I have a strong connection to preserving our past, while creating an innovative future with a responsible financial outlook. In addition, I have the ability to observe peoples strengths to ensure that I can obtain the best possible qualities from everyone, to create a winning team! In short.... I really never stop learning. I do take every opportunity that comes my way to learn more, to execute my job better, every single day, for you. With a welcoming and encouraging nature, a passionate spirit and a love for the City of Airdrie, I don't settle for less than the best and am a woman who can get the job done! |
Proven Experience to Lead
City of Airdrie Boards & Committees: (click the links to learn more)
- Council meetings (Current)
- Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee (Current)
- Community and Corporate Services Standing Committee: Chair (Current)
- Council Budget Committee
- Emergency Advisory Committee
- City of Airdrie Library Board: Trustee and Vice Chair
- APL Governance Committee: Chair
- APL Personnel Committee: Vice Chair
- Community Services Advisory Board: Vice Chair
- Airdrie Mainstreet Square: Director
- Municipal Policing Advisory Board
- Municipal Planning Commission: Chair
- Environmental Advisory Board: Vice Chair
- Subdivision & Development Appeal Board: Alternate
- Rocky View Foundation: Director (Current)
- Calgary Metropolitian Region Board: Alternate
- Governance Board: Alternate
- Land Use and Servicing Committee: Chair
- Advocacy Committee
- Alberta Urban Municipalities Association: Director for Cities up to 500,000 (Current)
- Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, Safe and Healthy Communities Committee: Chair (Current)
- Government of Alberta, Seniors Lodge Review Panel: Panelist
- Government of Alberta, EMS Working Group: Alternate (Current)
- Canadian Mental Health Association & Centre for Suicide Prevention: External Board Member (Current)
- The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association's representative on the Alberta Peer Mentor Network for Municipal Dispute Resolution (Current)
- Alberta Municipal Services Corporation: Director
- Inter-City Forum on Social Policy: Previous Vice-Chair, Chair
- ICFSP Mental Health Advisory Committee: Chair
- ICFSP Ministerial Collaboration Advocacy Committee: Chair
- ICFSP Housing Committee
- The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association's rep on the Inter-City Forum on Social Policy (Current)
- Airdrie's Representative for the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, Sustainability & Environment Committee
- Alberta Emerald Foundation: Emerald Awards Judge for 3 years
Certificate Presentation for ICS 200 - 2024
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Airdrie Chamber of Commerce Luncheon - 2024
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Professional Experience: A Commitment to Continuous Improvement
- 8 Years served as your Airdrie City Councillor
- Successfully completed:
- Subdivision and Development Appeal Hearing training and testing
- Municipal Elected Leaders Certificate - This covers seven courses offered through the Elected Officials Education program and is administered by the University of Alberta’s Augustana Extended Education. Course include:
- Regional Partnership and Collaboration
- Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance
- Munis 101
- Strategic Planning
- Public Engagement
- Land Use Approvals
- Service Delivery
- Municipal Management and Protection of Water Courses
- Economic Developers of Alberta's : Introduction to Economic Development for Elected Officials
- Basic Emergency Management through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency
- Incident Command System 100 through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency
- Incident Command System 200 through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency
- Brain Story Certification through the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
- Adaptation Resiliency Training through ClimateWest and the Government of Alberta
- Change Management Certification through the University of Calgary - courses of note include Leadership Fundamentals, Stakeholder Engagement and Human Behaviour in Organizations along with change management.
- National Advance Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level 1 through the University of Alberta
- Property Taxation and Assessment (Completed)
- Local Government Finance (Completed)
- Financial Management (Completed)
- Information Access and Protection of Privacy (Completed)
- Municipal Law (In Progress)
- Local Government (In Progress)
- 15+ years in business management, specializing in mediations and client relations
- Experience as a mediator between individuals, organizations, businesses and various government agencies
- 14 years as Operations Manager for a network of businesses in Calgary, working with over 40 staff members
- An ability to efficiently and effectively run meetings on time while staying on task
- Transparency and accountability in all aspects of work
- Productivity, efficiency and dispute resolution training
- Operator of Event Management company, handling large and small scale event particulars and budgets
- Co-ordinator for the 2018 Alberta Winter Games Tour, Airdrie Volunteer of the Year Awards 2017, 2017 Airdrie Graduation Banquets, Airdrie Health Foundation Gala (2016-2024) and the Airdrie Mayors Night of the Arts (2018-2023)
Volunteer Experience
- Airdrie Festival of Lights - Board of Directors
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World Read-A-Loud Day at Coopers Crossing - 2019
Smile Cookie Decorating at Tim Hortons - 2025
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Awards and Nominations
Amazing Airdrie Women Awards - 2024
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- 2016 "Soul of Airdrie" Volunteer of the Year Award Nominee
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