I came to Canada as a 13-year-old refugee, seeking safety and the chance to build a better future. My family made our home on Boullee Street, and from that moment, Ward 4 became more than just the place where I lived; it became the community that helped shape who I am.
I attended Montcalm Secondary School, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from King’s University College at Western University, and dedicated my time to supporting young people in our community. Along the way, I organised community sports events that brought together people from different cultures, helping build friendships, strengthen neighbourhood connections, and celebrate the diversity that makes Ward 4 so special.
My commitment to this community has always been rooted in action. I worked alongside neighbours to advocate for improvements to Ed Blake Community Park, helping create a more welcoming space for families. Now, I’m ready to bring that same passion and determination to City Hall.
I’m running for City Council because I believe every resident deserves a safe neighbourhood, affordable and well-maintained housing, opportunities for young people to thrive, and a councillor who listens, shows up, and delivers results. Ward 4 has given so much to me, and I want to give back by building a stronger, safer, and more connected community where every family has the opportunity to succeed.
I belong here
My story is rooted in this community -- in its challenges, its triumphs, and its unyielding spirit.
Land Acknowledgment
I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are gathered on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Attawandaron Peoples, and to recognize the many treaties and agreements that continue to shape our shared responsibility to this land. I also acknowledge the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee-Delaware Nation as neighbouring sovereign Nations and honour the enduring presence and stewardship of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples.
As someone who was born on the African continent, where respect for the land and our responsibility to care for it are deeply valued, I have a profound appreciation for the connection between people, community, and the places we call home. While these traditions are distinct, they have strengthened my respect for the enduring relationship Indigenous Peoples have with these lands. I believe reconciliation is more than words—it is built through listening, learning, respect, and meaningful action. May we all work together to care for this land and for one another.