Shreya Qazi for School Trustee
Listening. Learning. Leading Together.
Every Voice Matters
For 15 years, I've worked to bring people together and ensure communities are heard. As a parent in School District 43 and a proud Coquitlam resident, I'm running for School Trustee to help shape a stronger future for our schools.
Building schools where every student can learn, belong, and thrive.
Why I Am Running for School Trustee
I believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed in an environment where they feel safe, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential.
As both a parent and a community engagement leader, I have seen how strong schools are built through collaboration among students, families, educators, and the broader community. Throughout my career in education and healthcare, I have worked alongside diverse communities, listening to their experiences and helping turn their ideas into meaningful action.
Our schools are facing increasing challenges, including growing enrolment, student mental health needs, changing learning environments, and financial pressures. I want to help ensure that decisions are thoughtful, transparent, and always centred on what is best for students.
I am committed to building a school system where every learner has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while ensuring public resources are managed responsibly for future generations.
ABOUT
Every Student. Every Voice. Every Opportunity.
I believe the best decisions are made by listening carefully to those affected, considering different perspectives, relying on evidence, and acting in the long-term best interests of students.
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Putting students at the centre of every decision.
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Treating every student, family, and staff member with dignity and respect.
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Supporting equity by ensuring every learner has access to opportunities to succeed.
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Working collaboratively with parents, educators, Indigenous communities, and community partners.
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Being transparent, fiscally responsible, and accountable to the public.
Values That Guide Me
I am a proud mother of two children in School District 43, and like many parents, I understand the hopes, challenges, and decisions that come with raising children in our public school system. Our family has proudly called tri cities home for more than 10 years.
I believe every student deserves the opportunity to thrive in a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. I am committed to listening to families, working collaboratively, and making thoughtful decisions that put students first.
A Vision Into Action.
I have worked in leadership roles focused on community engagement, strategic planning, and building partnerships across education and healthcare.
At School District 43, I worked directly with schools, families, and community organizations to understand community needs, develop responsive programs, secure funding, and build partnerships that benefited students and families.
What Experience Prepares Me?
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
Today, as Leader of Community Engagement at Fraser Health, I lead regional engagement initiatives, facilitate consultations, work with diverse communities—including Indigenous partners—and provide strategic advice to senior leadership. My work requires balancing different perspectives, making evidence-informed recommendations, and ensuring transparency and accountability.
What I Hope to Improve for Students
KEY PRIORITIES
I support schools where diversity is celebrated and every student—regardless of background, ability, culture, identity, language, or socioeconomic status— has equitable opportunities to learn, participate, and succeed.
Managing Growth and Fiscal Responsibly
School trustees have a responsibility to ensure public funds are managed wisely.
I support:
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Responsible budgeting
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Transparency in financial decisions
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Maximizing resources for classrooms
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Seeking partnerships and grants where appropriate
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Long-term planning.
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Reduced overcrowding.
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Advocacy for provincial capital funding.
Parent Partnerships
Parents are a child's first teachers.
I believe schools are strongest when families are respected as partners and communication is open, timely, and meaningful.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Student wellbeing is fundamental to learning.
I will advocate for:
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Improved access to school-based mental health supports
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Safe and welcoming schools
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Prevention of bullying and discrimination
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Strong partnerships with community organizations
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Inclusive Education That Works for Every Child--- Every child deserves to feel that they belong.
What You Get
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Putting students first in every decision.
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Supporting student achievement and wellbeing.
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Strengthening mental health supports
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Building inclusive schools where every child belongs.
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Working collaboratively with parents, educators, and community partners.
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Advancing Indigenous reconciliation.
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Managing public resources and capital funding responsibly.
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Leading with transparency, integrity, and accountability.
I believe strong public education is built on partnership, respect, and responsible leadership. My priorities are:
PLATFORM
Learn, Grow, and Succeed.
Advanced Voting
Town Centre Park Community Centre
(1207 Pinetree Way)
Centennial Pavilion
(620 Poirier St)
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Monday, October 5
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Thursday, October 8
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Saturday, October 10
Victoria Community Hall
(3435 Victoria Dr)
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Wednesday, October 7
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Saturday, October 10
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Tuesday, October 13
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Thursday, October 15
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Saturday, October 10
General Voting Day
Voting locations will be announced on the City of Coquitlam website once confirmed.
VOTING INFORMATION
Your Vote Matters.
Every voice counts in shaping the future of our schools and community.
Additional voting information will be shared on the City of Coquitlam website as Election Day approaches. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Shreya's campaign team.
Founder and president of the South Asian Collective Society and a dedicated community leader whose work has helped build more inclusive, multicultural spaces in Port Coquitlam.
Mithila Karnik-Adarkar
"I'm proud to endorse Shreya Qazi for School Trustee. She leads with integrity, listens first and brings people together around what matters most: student success. Shreya believes strong public schools are built through real consultation with families, educators and the community. She'll bring honesty, transparency and heart to the board. Vote for Shreya Qazi."
Dr Arun Garg
Distinguished Indo-Canadian physician, clinical professor, and healthcare leader in British Columbia
"I’ve known Shreya Qazi for many years, and one thing has always stood out to me—she genuinely cares about people. She leads with kindness, integrity, and a strong sense of purpose. Whether she’s helping a neighbour or volunteering in the community, she always shows up with a willingness to listen and make a positive difference. I can’t think of anyone better suited to serve as School Trustee."
Priti Gami Shah
"Shreya Qazi she is a collaborative and progressives leader. Her decision comes from her passion for public education, deep engagement and commitment to inclusion, diversity and a vision to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive. Throughout her career and community engagement, I've seen her working to bring people together and advocate for inclusive, student-centred decisions. I also witnessed her compassion during COVID times to garner resources and food for distribution to the most vulnerable in our communities.
She is passionate about education and has demonstrated her values by respecting different perspectives, and believes the best decisions are made through meaningful consultation with students, parents, educators, and the community. She will be a insighful, thoughtful , effective leader and will bring with her many years of experience, skills and talents as a School Trustee."
Educator, Transformative Facilitator, and JDEI Practitioner. Founder & CEO of Pathways to Leadership, Drishti Consulting, Urja Canada, Emerge Collab, and Miracle Connection
NEELMA DHAR
MD, FRCP(C), Adult psychiatrist
"It is an absolute pleasure to endorse Shreya for a school trustee. In the years I have known her, I have witnessed within her a strong desire and determination to improve things she is passionate about. Issues with children, their education and mental well being have especially been closely to her heart. We know these issues are intertwined and impact our youth in so many ways. She has shown her support with the local initiatives and collaborated within our local community.
Shreya, having worked in the school system and in mental health field, has a better understanding of both these systems. Therefore, she is strategically is in a perfect position to lead us to make positive changes.
Shreya is an empathic listener, respectful and non judgemental in her approach to deal with others. She is able to collaborate with others and work effectively in team settings. All of these skills are essential for a good leadership. In addition she genuinely cares and has profound compassion.
With all these characteristics, her experience, her desire to make a difference, I believe wholeheartedly Shreya would be an excellent trustee within our school board. Thank you."
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