Community involvement is a way to give back to the places we call home. Raising five children here in Coquitlam, Jennifer interacts with the school system on a daily basis and knows how valuable each resource is to our students and their families.  

JENNIFER'S GOALS
  • EARLY ACCESS TO ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT
    Volunteering in classrooms, I've seen that the research is right -  early intervention is the best, most cost-effective solution to learning difficulties.

  • CREATING SPACE IN SCHOOLS FOR DAYCARE 
    Families are challenged to find a safe, quality daycare space for their children.   Co-operating with the province and the school district can maximize this opportunity. 

COMMITTED TO EDUCATION IN COQUITLAM 
Since being elected to School Board in 2018: 
  • Chair, Tri-City Task Force on Daycare​
  • Member, TCCAT (Tri-Cities Task Force on Opioid Addition)
  • Member, Homelessness Task Force 

As a 2018 recipient of the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers, Jennifer was recognized for her commitment to many school district, community, and provincial initiatives, including: 

  • Community Advisor to City of Coquitlam during consultation process for Rochester Park restoration, 2015-2016
  • Secretary/Member of PAC for Maillard Middle School, 2014-2018
  • Association Director, Odyssey of the Mind British Columbia, 2014–2018
  • Organizer of STEM day camps in Coquitlam & Burnaby, 2014–2018
  • Member of the Citizens Advisory Council for Metro Vancouver East Correctional Area, Federal Corrections, 2014–2017
  • Parent Reading Program Coordinator, Rochester Elementary, 2014–2016
  • Board Member, Creative Problem Solving Society, 2013–2018
  • Coach of Odyssey of the Mind team; 2013, 2014, & 2015 World Finalists; 2013–2018
  • Reading Link Coach, School District 43, 2013–2016
  • Social Coordinator for Rochester Elementary School, 2012–2014
  • Girl Guides of Canada Troop Leader, 2009-2014
  • Board Member, Life Skills Training Program in Surrey for young mothers to achieve graduation, 2004–2006
  • Volunteer tax preparation for low-income seniors, 2001–2006
  • Conversation partner and tutor for new Canadians, 1996-1998
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2017 Coquitlam Teddy Bear Picnic Parade
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2018 Coquitlam Teddy Bear Picnic Parade
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