Nominated by:
Girl Guides of Canada
Languages spoken:
English as mother tongue, fluent French, and basic Spanish
PERSONAL STATEMENT
What motivates you to serve on the WAGGGS World Board, and how would your experiences, skills, values, and perspective contribute to its governance, strategic leadership, and the global mission of the Movement?
A steady and strategic leader in governance, finance, and fundraising, I bring the experience needed to guide WAGGGS with confidence, grounded in multilingual and multicultural understanding, strong relationships, and a deep commitment to regional empowerment and youth voice. These principles have shaped my journey from the very first moment I stepped into the world of Girl Guiding.
I still remember walking into my first Girl Guide meeting, unsure if I belonged. The songs were unfamiliar, my second-hand uniform too big, but none of that mattered. I was welcomed, encouraged, and celebrated. That simple kindness revealed the power of inclusion, support, and belonging, values that have guided my leadership throughout the Movement.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of serving as Board Chair and International Commissioner of Girl Guides of Canada, supporting volunteers and staff to create opportunities for girls and young women while ensuring clear roles, effective decision-making, and governance practices were in place. In my decade as WAGGGS Constitutions Coordinator, I have partnered with Member Organisations worldwide to strengthen practices, modernise structures, and advance governance in their unique contexts. These experiences have given me practical insight into how strong governance builds resilient organisations, supports volunteers, and improves outcomes for young people, while grounding my perspective in both global and local realities.
Equally essential is staying connected to youth. Each week, I engage with more than 100 youth as a local unit leader, witnessing firsthand how encouragement and trust help girls grow in confidence, take risks, and find their voices. This direct involvement ensures that my
leadership decisions are always informed by the real-life experiences of the girls
and volunteers we serve.
Building on these experiences, my platform for the World Board focuses on three priorities:
Purpose – delivering meaningful, measurable impact for girls and young women.
Professionalism – ensuring strong, transparent governance, clear accountability, and confident, well-informed decision-making.
Progress – evolving WAGGGS through innovation, technology, partnerships, and new ways to support Members.
In a complex global environment, WAGGGS needs a World Board that provides clear direction while respecting the diversity of its Members. This requires thoughtful decision-making, open communication, and strong, meaningful collaboration with Regions and Member Organisations, grounded in solid governance experience and a clear understanding of effective oversight. My commitment is to support the Board in establishing clear priorities, upholding accountability, and ensuring that regional perspectives genuinely shape major initiatives.
Having lived and worked across cultures and languages, and raising a family deeply involved in Guiding and Scouting, I have developed a strong appreciation for the diversity of experiences that shape young people around the world. I would bring this perspective to help WAGGGS remain inclusive, relevant, and responsive to every Member.
These experiences continue to ground me in the values that first drew me to Guiding: kindness, inclusion, integrity, and service. By pairing these values with strong governance, clear structures, and effective decision-making, I hope to ensure that every young person walking into their first meeting anywhere in the world feels they belong—and has the support to lead with courage, compassion, and confidence.