Let’s get to work.
Balanced approach to leadership for a more affordable, accessible, and livable Ward 4.
Over the past 20 years, Nadia has lived, worked and served communities across Ward 4, building strong relationships with students, families, local organizations, and neighbors along the way. She began her teaching career at Parkdale Collegiate and went on to teach at multiple schools in the ward, giving her first-hand insight into the pressures residents face- from affordability and housing to access to public space and city services.
With a background in urban geography and an MBA, Nadia has focused her career helping to make complex systems into practical solutions that work better for people’s everyday lives . In her post-secondary roles, she launched the Center for Healthy Communities for applied social innovation research, and built partnerships connecting stakeholders, employers, and community organizations to deliver practical solutions in workforce development, health, and social services.
She has also served on the Board of a Community Health Center and one of Ontario’s Health Teams,
advancing more sustainable, community-based approaches to health and housing.
Nadia is also the founder of Orwell Art, an international education initiative teaching youth about democracy and civic engagement through the arts. She also developed curriculum on the Ukrainian Holodomor, highlighting media literacy and misinformation, which has been adopted nationwide. Here in Ward 4, Nadia led an urban gardening initiative that joined local students, seniors and not-for-profits in building community while addressing food insecurity.
Nadia believes in bringing people together to turn great ideas into impactful solutions that make a difference in people’s everyday lives.
She lives in the west end with her wife, Lucy, and their dog, Duke Ellington.
Safer transit, cleaner streets, and neighbourhoods where residents feel secure and supported.
Responsible growth, accessible public spaces, and communities where families, seniors, and all residents can thrive.
Reliable city services, practical solutions, and a balanced approach focused on getting results.
