🟡 WHY I’M RUNNING
Members deserve a WSIB representative who understands the reality of the shop floor and stands up when something isn’t right.
​
I’m running to make sure members have someone who:
• understands how the plant works
• knows the WSIB process and timelines
• communicates clearly with members and management
• pushes back when decisions aren’t fair
• follows claims from start to finish
This role isn’t about visibility.
It’s about making sure members get results.
🟢 EXPERIENCE IN THE PLANT & WITH WSIB
I’ve worked at Ford Motor Company in Oakville since 2000 and have served as a WSIB representative supporting injured workers and advocating for fair outcomes.
My experience includes:
• helping members with claims and documentation
• supporting safe and realistic return-to-work plans
• communicating restrictions and medical updates
• mediating workplace disputes
• presenting WSIB issues at union meetings
• helping members understand their rights and next steps
This isn’t new to me. I’ve been doing the work.
🔵 LEGAL & WSIB TRAINING
I am a Licensed Ontario Paralegal and a graduate of the Paralegal Program at George Brown College.
My legal training includes:
• representation before the Landlord and Tenant Board
• matters in Small Claims Court
• advocacy and dispute resolution
• contracts and torts
• legal accounting and procedure
WSIB-specific education includes:
• Rights and Obligations
• Benefits and Services
• Return to Work
• Accommodation Law
• Health and Safety / WHMIS
This training helps me approach files with precision, strategy, and attention to detail.
🟣 UNION LEADERSHIP
I’ve been trusted by members to serve in elected and accountable roles, including:
• Women’s Committee Chair — Unifor Local 707 (9 years)
• Trustee
• WSIB Alternate Representative (6 years)
Through these roles I’ve learned how to:
• manage sensitive workplace issues
• protect member interests
• communicate clearly during disputes
• represent members fairly and professionally
Leadership means listening, staying calm under pressure, and always putting members first.
🟤 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Giving back has always mattered to me.
I’ve volunteered through:
• United Way campaigns
• organizing community fundraisers
• supporting McMaster Children’s Hospital initiatives
• leading memorial and awareness events
Strong unions are built on service - inside and outside the plant.
⚪ WHAT MEMBERS CAN EXPECT FROM ME
