I am an immigrant from Hong Kong.  I have developed a strong background in education, community development and early learning and care through volunteerism and previous employments of over 33 years with university, school boards and government.  My career and volunteering experience has allowed me to become knowledgeable about the education system and recognize the importance of homes and schools working together in the best interest of students.


I have been an active volunteer since 1997 and was honoured with a number of awards for my outstanding leadership and contributions to the wider community.  


I am always passionate and committed to newcomer, women, children and mental health issues. And, nothing gives more tangible results or has a more significant impact than education!  Being a retiree means I will be able to dedicate full time to the interests of my school communities if elected.  

Current

Volunteer work/communtiy experience

  1. Peel Chinese Community Service Hub (PCCSH) – Founding and Current Chair of Board of Directors and Steering Committee
  2. United Way of Peel Region (UWPR) – Member of Community Investment Cabinet; Founding Co-chair and Honorary Chair, Chinese Advisory Council; Mental Health Community Forums Advisory Committee Member
  3. Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals and Businesses (CPB) - Vice Chair, Membership; Co-Chair of 2011 and 2013 Mississauga Healthy Living Expo’s
  4. Peel Parenting Collective
  5. Peel Service Collaborative (of mental health)
  6. Peel-Halton Collective for Canadian Chinese Mental Health
  7. Mississauga Mandarin Business Association


Past

  1. Success by 6 Peel Children’s Charter of Rights

  2. Peel District School Board Understanding the Early Years Malton

  3. Malton Community Building Project Phase 1

  4. Peel Chinese Inter Agency Network (Co-chair)

  5. Chinese Association of Mississauga Volunteer

Other community involvements to assist new immigrants

  1. Assisting newcomers and young graduates in job search

  2. Co-organized and conducted an employment panel

  3. Helped immigrant mothers, primarily of Urdu background, analyze their transferable core competencies from previous employments and helped them match with local job requirements

  4. Conducted lunch sessions on workplace culture

  5. Translated for immigrants with English barriers on occasions

  6. Developed and conducted 3 all-day training sessions on Chinese Cultural Competence

  7. Co-developed a booklet of Chinese legends, songs and rhymes called “Keeping the Chinese Culture Alive!”

  8. Co-authored the UWPR report, The Needs and Challenges of the Chinese Community in Peel Region

Recognition

  1. Mississauga Civic Award

  2. Ontario Volunteer Service Award

  3. Ontario Leading Women, Building Communities Award 2011