I was raised in Toronto and studied at OCAD University, a national and global leader in art and design. Early in my career I exhibited work as an emerging artist then accepted a position in the Education Department at the Royal Ontario Museum, where I taught for a decade.

Since moving to Ottawa, my family and I have planted strong roots in the vibrant community of Orléans with my son well on his way to becoming bilingual. I started Design By BDG - an interior design consultancy - and got active at the local level. In 2024 I was honoured as a recipient of the Orléans Leading Women and Girls Recognition Award for my dedication and positive impact on the community.

Strong leadership and service to the community have always been important to me. For the past three years I've served on the Executive Board of the Orléans Federal Liberal Association as well as the Executive Board of the Orléans Provincial Liberal Association. I have also served as Policy Chair for the Orléans Federal Liberal Women's Club and as President of the Orléans Provincial Liberal Women's Association.

As a parent and advocate for community safety I coordinate the Fallingbrook Neighbourhood Watch Program and serve as an active member of the East Ottawa Neighbourhood Watch Program Committee.

I am so proud to be part of this community. There is real strength in our diversity and in the way we support one another as neighbours. On October 26th, I can't wait to get to work for you and your family every single day.