Why I am Running? Sharing my story, values, and what motivates me to serve Airdrie.

Working with FCSS Youth Group for Pocket Park Revitalization Space

Great question to start off with!

It is pretty simple. I want to help, and I feel I've built myself up to where I can.

It centered around my values as a kid. I was always taught to serve community and give back to others. Part of that was being a 4-H kid with the mandate to be of service to community. I felt it was ingrained into me at that time - from participating in highway litter clean-ups to fundraising for community kitchens.

With my home and community of Airdrie, I have always been involved with giving back and being part of community for over 21 years living here. It was not always continuous, as life happens - such as raising a young family, but for the most part, I have been grounded in volunteering and giving back.

Why am I running? Because I am passionate about people and feel solutions to many challenges come from working together. To be of service to others is the BEST feeling towards contributions, and I hope to empower others with the same. Also, I feel I have studied a lot and gained much experience in the 'community building' realm to prepare me to be 'ready' as a leader. It was important to me to build the knowledge and experience as a foundation in order to bring my full self to serve with intention, meaning, and purpose.