FOR THE COMMUNITY
IN THE COMMUNITY

Regional Councillor 2014-2018

First South Asian Woman to be a Regional Councillor in the City of Markham

Past Co-Chair for the York University Markham Campus Committee

Awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002

Awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012

Holds a BA, LLB and LLM degree

Family and Criminal Lawyer by Profession

Has been a volunteer legal advisor to several organizations

Legal Aid Panelist

Former lecturer in the Faculty of Family Law for the Ontario Bar Admission Course at the Law Society of Upper Canada

Past chairperson of the Markham Arts Council

Past President of Markham Unionville Rotary Club

Past Director for the Equity Council in York Region

Past Director of the Social Services Network

Past Chair for Multicultural and Anti-Racism Community Organization

Had a motion passed to have a live stream option for City of Markham and York Region Council Meetings

Had a motion passed to give Regional Councillors the opportunity to write a newsletter for the residents

Had a motion passed to declare November as Hindu Heritage Month in the City of Markham

Helped organize a luncheon inviting businesses to discuss how to combat Youth Homelessness within York Region

Helped organize the Markham Youth Civic Action Initiative

Helped plan the First Hindu Heritage Month celebrations in the City of Markham

Helped organize an event to raise awareness about Domestic Violence in the York Region