Lucas Steele
Lifelong New Westminster resident, New Westminster Secondary School graduate and Massey Heights neighbour. Former coach with New Westminster Hyack football and New Westminster Royals. Founder of the NWSS Lifting Club, and a powerlifter with Team Canada. Volunteered at Fraser River and Glenbrook middle schools. Advocates for inclusive, accessible and well-resourced schools with expanded athletics and […]
Liz Fajber
New Westminster Secondary School graduate and Moody Park resident. More than 25 years of government and non-profit experience in Canada and internationally. Skilled in strategic planning, policy, leadership, budget management and public accountability, including managing annual budgets from $5 million to $300 million. Held senior roles with the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office […]
Anita Dunn
Born at Royal Columbian Hospital, raised in New Westminster and educated at New Westminster Secondary School. New Westminster parent of a 15-year-old Salmonbellie attending NWSS. Holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and CPA, CGA designation. Ten years of accounting and finance experience with a Crown corporation. Owned and operated Mila + Paige, a downtown New […]
Don Doyle
Chair of the Queensborough Parent Advisory Council – current term ending June 30. Longtime New Westminster resident and strong advocate for Queensborough families. Advocated for sustainable school bus service so students can get to school safely and without long commutes. Focused on practical solutions for overcrowding, school safety and the need for more school space […]
Danielle Connelly
Experienced New Westminster school board trustee – first elected in 2018 and current board vice-chair. Advocates for expedited provincial funding to address school capacity and reduce reliance on portables. Champion for reduced wait times for educational assessments, mental health and wellness funding, and stronger in-class supports. Served as Operations, Policy and Planning Committee chair and […]
Kathleen Carlsen
Incumbent New Westminster school trustee, elected in the 2024 byelection. More than 30 years working directly with children, youth and families through the City of New Westminster’s Parks and Recreation Department. Studied Business Administration at Capilano College. Known to generations of New Westminster families as “Miss Kathleen,” teaching dance, movement and music for more than […]