Community Engagement Specialist

I BuildConnected Communities

10+ years helping organizations engage with purpose, build trust, and create lasting impact

About

We love an engaged community

10+ years of community engagement, social impact & civic participation

I have over a decade of experience leading community engagement strategies and public engagement efforts within the public and non-profit sectors in the City of Vancouver, across the Lower Mainland and across Canada. Guided by a deep passion for social impact, civic participation and community-building, I have engaged:

✓Youth leaders, businesses and funders to support young women's leadership and gender equality through YWCA Metro Vancouver and YWCA Canada.
✓Parents and caretakers in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, who informed renewed needs in the Vancouver School Board's community programs.
✓Elected officials, municipal leaders, settlement agencies and newcomers in the City of Richmond to guide the development of city-wide policies and programs to foster cultural inclusion and belonging.

An engaged community is a healthy and resilient community, and I'm excited to bring this spark to Lime as the business grows in my home—the City of Vancouver—and across Metro Vancouver.

The Impact

Building at Scale

A decade of proven impact across the public, nonprofit, and private sectors

Years of Experience

12+

Leading community engagement across public and nonprofit sectors

Cities I've Worked With

Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, Burnaby and regional impact Canada-wide

3.5Y

Social Planner

City of Richmond - Municipal frameworks & inter-governmental affairs

Community Programs

Vancouver School Board - Children & family services

10Y+

Community Engagement

YWCA Metro & Canada - Gender equality & youth leadership

Expertise

My Approach

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Fostering Government Relations

For Lime to grow, we need buy-in from municipal leaders and government partners. This can be demanding and complex, and requires strong political acumen and relationship-building. I've been inside the municipal planning space, and I get it.

2026 is also an election year, and everyone at City Hall is on their toes for different reasons. Having spent the last 3.5 years as a Social Planner for the City of Richmond, I have a deep understanding of the municipal frameworks and inter-governmental affairs that are critical to the success of regional partnerships.

And yes, I know experience within the City of Vancouver is preferred for your team. From an advocacy perspective, I have delegated to Vancouver City Council, worked with City of Vancouver staff to advance social issues like gender-based violence prevention and public health equity, and spent 3 years working at the Vancouver School Board to improve community programs and services for children and their families. Paired with my expertise at Richmond City Hall, I bring well-rounded municipal leadership experience to your team.

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Facilitation is my jam

I thrive in the room where community voices and organizational goals meet. My approach to facilitation is built on a decade of experience managing both high-stakes dialogue and low-key, casual gatherings. My warmth and silliness easily makes participants feel at ease, making conversations approachable and human.

At the City of Richmond, I lead the organization's annual Diversity and Inclusion conference, which has engaged over 1,200 participants from across the Lower Mainland and virtually across Canada since 2022. I also serve as the Staff Liaison to the Council-appointed Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee.

As a facilitator, I'm keen on bringing people together in fun and productive environments where complex feedback is transformed into actionable data.

Zootopia - Bringing diverse characters together

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Accessibility & Inclusion

My vision, and how I plan to raise the bar through this role, is to ensure that Lime is a viable, reliable transportation option for everyone in the Lower Mainland, particularly for equity-deserving groups who often face the highest barriers to sustainable and cost-effective transit.

Leveraging my background in accessibility and inclusion planning, I apply a rigorous social equity lens:

→Lowering Barriers for Newcomers & ELLs: Engagement strategies in plain language and beyond English-only communications.
→Strategic Social Service Partnerships: Building deep-rooted partnerships with local non-profits to integrate Lime Access into existing service models.
→Inclusive Infrastructure Advocacy: Prioritizing the safety and needs of vulnerable road users.

What others say

Trusted by colleagues

Real words from people who've worked with me on building communities

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"Peggy is skilled in dealing with challenging situations that arise in working with vulnerable folks. She is a natural leader and brings great ideas to the table."

Colleague in Community Services

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"I can rely on Peggy for ideas for program management, how to manage volunteer and advisory board teams, strategies on engaging inter-generational and diverse groups of individuals towards a common goal."

Program Director

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"You have a knack for asking thoughtful questions which gently help open up dialogue in a safe way, where people can feel comfortable speaking with you about anything."

Community Engagement Partner

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"Peggy is great at leading with peace. In challenging situations you are able to be assertive yet calm and provide space to hear others' thoughts and opinions. You make people feel valued, listened to, and comfortable to be themselves. You are able to build trust and reliability because you have an open communication style and are supportive of others' needs."

Senior Team Member

Ready to Build?

Let's Connect

I'm excited to discuss how community engagement, accessibility, and strong municipal relationships can accelerate Lime's growth across Metro Vancouver.

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