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.
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
ABOUT
Integrity, Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability.
I am a community engagement leader, parent, and long-time Tri-Cities resident committed to strengthening public education. With more than 15 years of experience bringing together families, educators, healthcare partners, and community organizations, I believe that the best decisions are made by listening, collaborating, and putting students first.
I am running for School Trustee because every child deserves a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where they can thrive. I am committed to responsible governance, meaningful parent engagement, transparency, and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
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.
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 Experience Prepares Me?
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
KEY PRIORITIES
What I Hope to Improve for Students
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.
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.
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: