Friday, October 18, 2013

For Immediate Release October 17, 2013

(Markham) – York Region School Board Trustee, social worker and long time Markham resident Juanita Nathan has announced that she will be seeking the Federal Liberal nomination in the new riding of Markham-Thornhill. The City of Markham is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada. The formation of the new Markham-Thornhill riding reflects the growth of the city and the strength of its diversity. With her academic and professional background in social work, grassroots advocacy, and significant experience as a public school board trustee, Ms. Nathan promises to continue to be a strong voice for residents of Markham-Thornhill at the federal level.

“I am thrilled to put forward my name for the Federal nomination with the Liberal Party of Canada and look forward to continuing to work with residents on building strong and vibrant communities.” said Ms. Nathan. “Diversity of this region has changed and so has the social and economic needs of our communities. Together, we will build on our strengths and successes while addressing the gaps in social and economical well being to benefit all Canadians” added Ms. Nathan.

Over the past years, as Trustee in Markham wards 7 & 8 which encompasses most areas of the new riding of Markham-Thornhill, Ms. Nathan has increased parent engagement with schools through a number of workshops and forums, and increased community partnerships. Ms. Nathan is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, serves on the board for Canadian Mental Health Association – York and South Simcoe, York Region Equity Council and with the Canadian Tamil Congress.

Biography:

Juanita Nathan is a public school board trustee, a community youth outreach worker, seniors support staff, and a counsellor for women fleeing violence. Juanita dedicates her time and energy striving to make positive changes in the lives of youth, parents and seniors.

Whether it’s empowering youth to see education as a gateway to success; supporting women to live a life free of violence; or ensuring that seniors are active and informed about their health; Juanita plays an instrumental role in the lives of many individuals and families. Juanita strongly believes parents must be fully engaged in their children's education to ensure success.

Her record on community involvement and grassroots engagement is exceptional. After graduating from Brock University with a BA in Psychology, Juanita went on to complete a special project for the Ministry of Attorney General focusing on domestic violence.

Her strong desire to empower young people to overcome obstacles and challenges put her on the path to get involved and pursue a career in the social services sector. Juanita Nathan currently works with YOUTHLINK and Family Services of York Region. Her volunteer involvement includes serving on the board for Canadian Mental Health Association-York and South Simcoe, York Region Equity Council, and recently with the Canadian Tamil Congress.

Courtesy: PR
Published on: Oct 18, 2013 12:57:49 GMT