Where to begin? My community involvement began decades ago when I was elected to the board of the humane society in my hometown. I also volunteered with the former Childfind organization. Those positions addresses animal and child safety issues.

In Kamloops I was president of the Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association board, which provides equine therapy for children living with challenges.

I was president of the Kamloops Family Resources Society, now known as the Family Tree and it continues to do amazing work.

I was president of what was formerly known as the Kamloops Society for Community Living, now called Kamloops Society for Community Inclusion, which also provides services to Kamloopsians who live with challenges.

I was president of the Kamloops Child Development Society board, which provides needed childcare taught through nature. We proudly became the Kamloops prototype of the provincial $10/day childcare.

I was also a board member for People in Motion and Volunteer Kamloops and president of SD73 DPAC.

Nationally I was chair of the Canadian Association of Journalists.

Currently I am a member of a national committee working to lobby the federal government to create a universal basic income.

In terms of impact on community, every board I have served in has focused on livability, inclusion, respect and safety. They all continue to have this impact today due to the wonderful people who step up to take in this needed work.