For more than 20 years, Markham has been home to three generations of my family. Through my work in media, communications, leadership, and community service, I have learned how to listen carefully, communicate clearly, solve problems, and remain connected to people from every background.
My Canadian Story
I was born and raised in Hong Kong and came to Canada as a teenager.
Like many immigrant families, my story involved hard work, adjustment, sacrifice, and gratitude. Canada gave me an education, freedom, opportunity, and a place to build a future.
I graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and went on to build a career in media, communications, public speaking, business development, project leadership, and community service.
My journey has allowed me to understand both the opportunities Canada offers and the challenges many newcomers face when adapting to a new country, learning unfamiliar systems, finding employment, supporting a family, and trying to make their voices heard.
This experience is one reason I believe local government must be accessible and responsive to residents from every background.
Diversity is one of Markham’s greatest strengths, but our shared Canadian values must always bring us together.
- Respect
- Freedom
- Responsibility
- Fairness
- Compassion
These values belong at the centre of public service.
Community Service
I have always believed that when people are facing hardship, a community should not look away.
Over the years, I have helped organize and support fundraising activities, humanitarian relief efforts, community initiatives, and assistance for families and individuals in need.
I have also spent many years supporting newcomers and community members as they adapt, integrate, and rebuild their lives in Canada.
These experiences strengthened my belief that leadership is not simply about speaking at a microphone or attending meetings.
Leadership means stepping forward when help is needed.
It means bringing people together.
It means turning compassion into action.
It also means recognizing that government does not have every answer. Strong communities are built when residents, businesses, charities, faith communities, community organizations, and different levels of government work together.