My involvement with ITE began a few years ago at a summer networking event in Vancouver. Since then, ITE has become an important part of my professional journey. As an active member, I have participated in technical presentations, networking events, industry nights and most recently volunteered at the ITE Canada 2026 Victoria Conference. These experiences have helped me expand my knowledge, build meaningful industry connections, and learn from experienced transportation professionals.

Professionally, I have over eight (8) years of experience in transportation consulting, working on a diverse range of transportation planning and traffic engineering projects, including multimodal corridor studies, transit priority initiatives, transportation modelling, big data analytics, and traffic operations assessments. Beyond my technical responsibilities, I have been involved in workplace committees where I have contributed to employee engagement initiatives and networking events. I believe that my organizational experience and commitment to professional engagement would enable me to make a meaningful contribution to the ITE GV Section.

If elected as Treasurer, I am committed to supporting the Section through responsible financial management and clear reporting. I would also look for opportunities to improve budget tracking and financial oversight where appropriate.

I view the Treasurer role as the first step in a four-year leadership journey through the Executive Committee. Throughout this commitment, I hope to contribute by:

• Strengthening member engagement beyond major events – Supporting a mix of formal and informal networking opportunities, including small social gatherings, member forums, and feedback sessions to encourage participation and generate ideas for future ITE GV initiatives.
• Fostering an inclusive and connected transportation community – Creating a welcoming environment where members from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and career stages feel included and have opportunities to connect, participate, and build relationships within the transportation community.
• Strengthening mentorship and professional development opportunities – Creating practical opportunities for students and young professionals to learn from experienced practitioners through mentorship, informal coffee chats, career conversations, and other accessible professional development activities.

I am excited for this opportunity to give back. I hope to bring my experience, enthusiasm, and collaborative approach to the role as Treasurer, helping strengthen the GV Section and create more opportunities for our transportation community to connect, learn, and grow. Thank you for your support.

I am excited to run for Treasurer of the ITE Greater Vancouver Section for the 2027 term, as I believe in ITE’s vision for a more connected future. As Treasurer, I would bring my communication skills, attention to detail, and transparent operating principles to build upon the ITE Greater Vancouver Section’s past successes and to support its stronger future.

My experience has always focused on the efficient movement of people and goods. My journey as a transportation engineer began at Hatch Ltd., where I spent over two years focusing on the engineering and project planning principles behind the backbone of Canada’s economy. It was during this time that I developed the foundations of successful large-scale financial planning and project coordination. This is evidenced by my receipt of Hatch’s 2024 Bronze Quality Award for Western Canada, which recognized my adherence to the highest quality procedures and my ingenuity in developing new quality processes.

More recently, I transitioned to a people-focused transportation engineering position at Aplin Martin, aligning more closely with my desire to support the improvement of transportation accessibility for users across the Lower Mainland and Western Canada. I now focus on active transportation engineering, creating safer streets, emergency evacuation planning, and supporting non-traditional institutions with transportation improvements. My involvement in supporting transportation policymaking for smaller, rural communities in BC with limited budgets has strengthened my ability to make difficult financial decisions by weighing costs and benefits against community values. As the third employee of this new team, I have learned humility and developed a deep respect for patience and resiliency, which I will bring to my role as Treasurer.

As Treasurer, I will contribute novel ideas by looking outward, ensure industry best practices are followed, and uphold the trust of the ITE Greater Vancouver Section’s valued members by ensuring financial accountability across the Executive Committee and its actions. The long-term growth and sustainability of the ITE Greater Vancouver Section will be the main factor in every decision. Thank you for your time and consideration of my candidacy.

I look forward to the opportunity to grow and learn with the ITE executive team. Please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn to discuss any ideas or ask me any further questions.