Catherine Gardner -

About

Catherine Gardner is a Community Advocate and Freelance Photojournalist. 

Born and raised in Ottawa, Catherine has lived in numerous areas of Ottawa including four areas of College Ward. She has lived in Bells Corners for the past 10 years.

Catherine is running in the 2010 City of Ottawa Elections for the seat of Councillor in College Ward and is running on a number of issues including; transit, housing, safe communities, health, recreation and the environment, recycling and waste management, pay as you go proactive planning, poverty reduction and inclusion for all!

Education

Catherine  graduated from a number of programs at Algonquin College including;

• Health Care Aide
• Hospital Orderly (first class of female hospital Orderlies)
• Registered Practical Nurse (formerly known as the Registered Nursing Assistant)
• Developmental Service Worker (Hons)
• Social Service Worker (Hons)
• Personal Support Worker (Hons)

Catherine is a graduate of Leadership Ottawa 2006 http://www.leadershipottawa.org

Employment:

• Former Health Care Professional both in Long-term Care and in the Community
• Former Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Worker.
• Former, small business owner

Volunteer and Community Involvement

• Board member with STRIDE Assistance for the Disabled and a volunteer at the STRIDE Wheelchairs Plus Recycling Depot.
• Present Chair of the City of Ottawa Accessibility Advisory Committee.
• Former Board member of the Social Planning Council of Ottawa

Catherine has advocated on a number of issues including accessibiltiy for all, snow removal, safe sidewalks, safe & accessible nature / bike paths, transit, wildlife, safe parks, respect of the dead, etc.  Catherine has used her photography  to demonstrate a number of concerns. http://www.pbase.com/catherinegardner/journalism

Catherine believes that there is a great disconnect between City Council and residents of Ottawa and that change is needed at the Council Table.

Catherine believes in Community and feels she has demonstrated her committment to the residents of Ottawa. Catherine  is the fresh face with fresh ideas which will change our City for the better!