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About Teresa

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About Me

What I Offer

  • Born and raised in BC

  • Raised with the values of Faith, family, love of country and neighbour, honesty, integrity, generosity, perseverance, a strong moral code and strong work ethic

  • Almost 5-year resident of Harrison Hot Springs

  • 8-year resident of Abbotsford immediately prior

  • Married 14 years

  • Love learning, creative pursuits, travel, adventure, puzzles, challenges, nature, animals, sports, cooking, baking, reading, gardening, floral design, meeting people, aquariums, running, walking, swimming, weight-lifting (to name a few)

  • Attending Council Meetings regularly for 3+ years

  • Currently studying Leadership Fundamentals through Harvard University EdX

  • Currently working on finishing my Lifeguarding

  • Currently studying Latin

  • 45 years of caregiving experience across all ages of the lifespan

  • 16 years as a former Professional Nurse (LPN) in good standing; held 2 Full, Active Licenses in BC and AB with no conditions or restrictions; obtained Specialty Designations of Foot Care Nurse for both licenses

  • Extensive experience, education, training, certifications, continuing education credits, award in healthcare, high achiever, excellent marks

  • Highlights include Medical Laboratory Assistant, CSMLS Certification, Perioperative Theory Nasogastric Certification, Tracheostomy Certification, Wound-Care Certification, Breastfeeding Certification, Birth Doula Certification, Post-Partum Doula Certification, Advanced ITLS Certification, Basic Dysrhythmia Certification, OFA Level 3,  Mental Health First-Aid, Suicide Prevention Training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, Dr. Alan Hall Bursary Recipient for Scholastic Achievement and Financial Need

  • Scored 100% on 1 Nursing Ethics Examination

  • Scored high repeatedly in Jurisprudence

  • Nominated twice for Valedictorian

  • Elected class representative twice

  • Elected to College Education Council

  • BSN credits toward degree

  • Practical Nurse Graduation Ceremony Committee Core Member

  • Sought out by nursing students and patients alike

  • Frequently called on to assist with the most challenging patients

  • Absolutely loved nursing, and healthcare and sought out every opportunity I could to learn

  • Lifelong Good Samaritan, Good Neighbour, and Volunteer

  • Professional Florist Certification and Experience

  • Professional Traffic Control Certification and Experience

  • Professional Sales Experience

  • Hospitality Experience

  • Professional Switchboard/Receptionist Experience

  • Professional Travel and Tourism Diploma and Experience

  • Current Community Supporter and Volunteer:

  • Walk-the-Talk for Lets’emot Participant-26Km

  • Created the Harrison Challenge Fundraiser for Lets’emot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre

  • Lets’emot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre Fundraising Committee Member

  • Terry Fox Run Volunteer (Intended 2024)

  • Homeless Outreach Initiatives (privately done as well as giving financial support to organizations)

  • Therapeutic Riding for the Disabled

  • BC and AB Guide Dog Supporter and Former Puppy Raiser, RunGo Dash for Dogs Participant and Supporter

  • Run for Women Supporter and Participant, Various Other Charitable Walks/Runs Supporter and Participant (Eg. Big Easter Run, Vancouver Sun Run, etc.)

  • Fraser Valley Hospital Foundation Supporter, Lifelong Firefighter and First Responders Supporter (pancake breakfasts, boot drives, Volunteer "casualty" for Abbotsford Fire Dept. Training Exercises),

  • Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Supporter, Kent Harrison Search and Rescue Supporter

  • Single Mother Advocacy and Support

  • Food Bank Supporter

  • Faith Communities Supporter

  • Human Trafficking Awareness Supporter

  • Ongoing Supporter of Tourism in Harrison

  • A stable addition to Council

  • An independent manner of thinking that considers all sides of an issue before
    making decisions

  • An ability to bring a calming, peaceful, take-charge and clear-headed approach to an emergency

  • An ability to integrate easily into a team or lead it if necessary, depending on
    circumstances

  • A willingness to respect the expertise and experience of current Council and Staff

  • An ability to participate in a collaborative manner in discussions, seek
    clarification, address concerns, or attend further trainings (still teachable)

  • A chance for more balance on Council

  • A recognition of knowing when to seek additional resources and support

  • An openness to Voters during the Campaign Period and through proper channels if elected (i.e. business email address, Council Meetings, etc.)

  • A platform based on understanding, and not selling or manipulating

  • A desire to work with Council and residents to put Harrison Hot Springs back on the map for all the right reasons!

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