A stronger voice for women in the East
Join Alison O'Brien in building an accessible, inclusive OWLC. Add your name and we'll share campaign updates ahead of convention.
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Broadening the circle
I'm running because in the last election there were zero women nominated in the NCR. That has to change. We need active clubs and programs that support women so more of us succeed.
Young women tell me they aren't seeing opportunities and feel they have to create their own. Elder women tell me they feel pushed out. A strong mentorship program can broaden the circle so there's space for all women at the table.
More women nominated
Proactive recruitment, training and transparent support to increase women's nominations in the NCR and across the East.
Active clubs + programs
Reactivate and resource clubs with practical toolkits, outreach support and accessible events that work for real life.
Mentorship across generations
Pair emerging leaders with experienced members in a respectful, structured program that builds skills and leadership pipelines.
Advocate. Parent. Community Builder.
Alison has performed unpaid work for 8 years to fill the void left in the social support system. She has advocated for her child and Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Ontario and British Columbia, helping drive real change.
She brings awareness of signed language into everyday life and works to create accessibility for those who do not rely on speech. Fluent in English, French, ASL and LSQ, she communicates in all official languages of Canada.
- Deep lived experience navigating health, education and social systems in Ontario
- Organizational, outreach and customer relations skills from housing and property sectors
- Committed to community service, teamwork and collaborative success
