This candidate has been endorsed by the Board of Directors.
Personal Statement of Interest
As a proud member of FirstOntario Credit Union for more than 30 years,
with over 12 years of experience as a director on the board, I am eager to
leverage my skills and experience to enhance our Board's efforts to
benefit our members, partners, and the community. I look forward to the
opportunity to return to the Board and uphold our member-focused values.
It’s important that we continue to operate our Credit Union based on the
core values that differentiate the credit union from a bank, that means
being democratic, community based and focused on our memberships needs. I
am dedicated to nurturing the community relationships we have built over
the years.
What can you specifically contribute to the Board
- 30+ years Board experience
- Mentor & Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Educational and Professional Designations
- Credit Union Director Achievement Program (CUDA)
- McMaster University Labour Studies Program
Work Experience
- GM/CAW Workplace Training Facilitator
- OFL Certified Health & Safety Instructor
- WHMIS trainer
- General Motors Employment Equity/Women’s Advocate
- Human Rights Trainer & Investigator
Board and Committee Experience
Over 40 years’ experience serving on a variety of Boards and committees:
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Director FirstOntario Credit Union Committees: Elections, Governance,
Corporate Social Responsibility, Risk
- Executive Board St. Catharines & District Labour Council, Trustee
- Board of Directors Niagara North Condominium, Chair
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Women’s committee, Education, Community Services supporting a variety of
community optimizations – Canadian Landmine foundation, Alzheimer’s
Society, United Way, Hospice Niagara, Gilian’s Place to name a few.
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