The Ontario Liberal Party is holding its AGM in Hamilton next month and I'm standing for VP Communications.
I’m putting my name forward because we need to rebuild the OLP to compete in 2026 and we can’t wait for others to do the hard work. We need to step up ourselves
I’ve been a Liberal since I was a teenager, living in both rural and urban ridings, because it’s the party that best represents my values.
I’ve worked in a campaign war room and managed numerous campaigns, federally and provincially. After more than a decade in journalism, for the past seven years I’ve been an assistant to a Liberal MP in Ottawa.
I believe we need to communicate better. Better with each other, and better with Ontarians. And as a third-place party without a lot of resources, we’re going to need to develop the capacity to do it ourselves.
Here’s how I see the role, and what I’d like to work with you on:
Leverage connections with our caucus so we can get the word out about the good work they’re doing and bring it to the membership.
Form a volunteer communications committee to create templates for e-blasts, plug-and-play newsletter content, shareables and other communications materials that PLAs can use for outreach and customize to meet local needs.
As part of role-based training alongside party and regional events, develop volunteer-led training for communications roles in both the PLA and campaign context so volunteers are armed with the skills to deliver our message in their communities.
I also believe we need to open our party so all members can participate fully in the leadership process. That’s why I’ll be supporting a weighted one member, one vote system of leadership selection.
Please reach out if you’d like to discuss my candidacy and the challenges we face further.
I’m asking for your support when we gather in Hamilton next month for our AGM. This is both a crucial and an exciting time for the OLP. We can rebuild our party from the ground up, and I’m excited to be a part of it.
