I am a devoted member, activist and volunteer. I’ve been a member of Amnesty Canada since 1987! Believe it or not, when I was 19 years old, I had our logo tattooed on my ankle – that’s how sure I was about my commitment to this movement. I joined as a youth, and have remained committed since then at differing levels of involvement. More importantly, I have the institutional knowledge – or as I prefer to call it, movement knowledge – that allows me to see both the past and the future of our organization. The qualifications I bring are not just this lengthy involvement, but in the leadership roles I’ve accepted. As a leader in this organization, I’ve coordinated local groups, worked to build connections and collaborative relationships, initiated projects, coordinated events, educated members, supported members, and taken on last-minute engagements. I am prepared for whatever may come our way as a Board.
I have a vision for Amnesty Canada. My vision is of People Power. I am running for Chair of the Board because I believe in the power of our community. Imagine a future where we have become a truly member led movement. A movement where members, volunteers, activists and staff work together to achieve our mission of creating a world where human rights are respected and enjoyed by all.
My long time experience as an Amnesty member in multiple different roles, my expertise in managing programs and people, make me an ideal candidate at this point in time. I have a depth of knowledge of our movement, our history, and even better: our potential. I am experienced in building relationships with members, with other organizations, developing and delivering human rights education for members and non-members alike. I have experience speaking with the media to get our message out there. Moreover, I am always willing to step up when needed.
