Liz Fajber launches her NWP campaign to become a school trustee in New Westminster

Описание: Liz Fajber is passionate that every child in New Westminster deserves access to safe, inclusive, high-quality education. A proud graduate of New Westminster Secondary School, Liz credits her school experience and youth leadership programmes with inspiring her dedication to public service. Now living in the Moody Park neighbourhood, Liz is committed to giving back to the city that shaped her future.

With over 25 years experience working in government and non-profit sectors in Canada and internationally, Liz brings a proven track record in strategic planning, policy and effective leadership. She has held senior roles with the United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, including as Deputy Director, Geopolitics, and with the UK Department for International Development as Senior Social Development Adviser and Deputy Country Director, stationed in Afghanistan.

She also worked with the International Development Research Centre of Canada in India and Ottawa. She has managed large portfolios and budgets, including education and youth programmes, successfully advocated for and secured funding, and has worked with diverse communities in Canada and abroad.

Liz is known for her collaborative approach, working closely with community groups, government officials, businesses, and civil society. She believes that transparency, listening and open communication, and collaboration with parents, teachers, support staff, students and other parties are essential to addressing the education challenges in New Westminster.

Holding an M.A. in Anthropology from McGill University, Liz is an active volunteer including as a mentor to young professionals and as president of her building’s strata council.

Liz is running for New Westminster School Board Trustee to promote policies that enable children to have safe, inclusive quality education, ensure responsible stewardship of public financial resources, and foster strong partnerships with parents, teachers and schools. Her leadership experience and commitment to putting kids first make her a trusted choice for the School Board.