Count every dollar.
Hear every parent.

I came to Canada in 2005 with a chemistry degree, a habit of double-checking my work, and a lot of hope. My first job here was as a Quality Controller, where getting the details right wasn't optional. That habit never left me.

In 2008 my family settled in London, and we have been in Oakridge ever since. For years I owned and ran the Subway at Oakridge Centre, so I have spent plenty of time on the other side of the counter from my neighbours, hearing what is working, what isn't, and what keeps parents up at night. Running a small business taught me how to make a budget balance, how to lead a team, and how to fix problems without a lot of fuss.

Beyond the business, I helped organize multicultural nights and graduation celebrations through my kids' elementary years, and I served on the board of the Hindu Cultural Centre, leading fundraising and outreach. My twin daughters are in Grade 10 at London Central Secondary School right now, so I see today's classrooms up close, not from memory.

Here is why I am running. Schools work best when families and educators are real partners. Too often parents feel talked at instead of listened to. I want to give back to the city that gave my family so much, and help build schools that are safer, more open about how decisions get made, and genuinely supportive of every kid.

Quick facts

Came to Canada

2005

Made London home

2008

Education

B.Sc. Chemistry

Business

Former owner, Oakridge Subway

Community

Hindu Cultural Centre board

Family

Twin daughters, Grade 10