Shala is a creative connector who excels at bringing people and ideas together to inspire meaningful change. With a background in retail and hospitality management, team engagement, volunteer coordination, and grassroots organizing, their approach is grounded in collaboration and purpose.

They believe shared experiences are powerful stories in action, fostering connections that drive community growth and meaningful collaboration. A lifelong advocate for social change, Shala celebrates diversity of thought, background, and lived experience as essential tools for building stronger, more inclusive communities.

Outside of work, they enjoy birdwatching, creating art inspired by New Brunswick’s natural beauty, and sharing meals as a way to connect and build community.