Housing Policy Enthusiast
After a string of negative experiences as a tenant, I became interested in housing policy and how it impacts people’s lives. My priorities are addressing systemic issues and ensuring everyone has a safe place to call home. I aim to help people communicate the challenges they are experiencing so that solutions can be implemented, and I help develop online resources and data analysis tools so that negative patterns can be identified and rectified.
Right now, I’m participating as the Vice-Chair of the BC Housing Action Coalition.
Software Developer
My background spans twenty years in web and software development, beginning with self-directed learning and then continuing into the New Media Design & Web Development program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, developing complementary skills in design, marketing, and business strategy alongside my technical foundation. I’ve enjoyed working on diverse projects including online content management systems, interactive internal applications, games, and data automations.
These days, I do this work as a volunteer with non-profits and grassroots movements in my community.
Maker
After spending many years working on a computer full time, I now have more time to enjoy knitting, sewing, leathercraft, woodwork, and 3D printing. The process of bringing ideas off the screen and into the real world is deeply satisfying, especially when fixing something broken or creating a tool that makes a task a little easier.
Problem Solver
No matter what I’m doing, I like to make things simpler and easier for myself and others. I believe that making space for people to grow and thrive is how we make the world a better place in the long term. Removing obstacles to basic necessities doesn’t make people less resilient. There will always be other challenges, and when people can start tackling the novel ones, that’s where the magic happens.