Community leaders, educators, organizations, and residents have shared why they support Candace Knoll for SD43 School Trustee
Endorsements
Endorsed By
Leaders in Public Service
“I have known Candace for many years and am confident that she will make an excellent school trustee. She has the experience and skills to be a strong voice for students, families, teachers and education staff. I know she will stand up and fight for the people she represents.”
Mayor Brad West, City of Port Coquitlam
“Rarely have I met someone with such extensive passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to empower youth to reach their full potential through fostering diversity and inclusion values, as demonstrated by Candace in her role as the President of the Junior Black Achievement Awards Society…”
Nancy McCurrach,
Port Coquitlam City Councillor
(TELUS Legend)
nancy.mccurrach@gmail.com
“I’ve known Candace since 2020 and in every interaction, she’s shown herself to be compassionate, curious and community-minded. Candace works hard at things she believes in...”
Samantha Agtarap, P.Eng
Councillor, City of Port Moody
“I, Neville Thomas, a retired Educator and passionate supporter of lifelong learning, and know what is required to create and foster the right Educational and Learning Environment for our Students to learn, Parent satisfaction, and Community engagement…”
Education & Community Leaders
Neville Thomas, BSA, MBA, CCLP, PID. Retired Instructor, Past President BCOCCA, https://bcocca.ca/Chair CCCF-BC,
Member City Vancouver Anti-Racism Advisory Committee
“I am honoured to write this letter of support for Candace Knoll, whom I have had the privilege of knowing and working alongside through the Jr. Black Achievement Awards (JrBAA) Society…”
Jennifer Curpen, BBA, CFP
Senior Vice President PRIMERICA
www.primerica.ca/curpen
“I am pleased to recommend Candace Knoll for the School District 43 Trustee position. I have known Candace for almost 4 years since beginning our journey together with the Junior Black Achievement Awards (JRBAA). Throughout, Candace has shown an unshakable will to improve the lives of her community…”
John Nweke, M.A., RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
“It is with great enthusiasm and confidence that I endorse Candace Knoll for the position of school trustee. Ms. Knoll is an exceptional individual whose intelligence, trustworthiness, and unwavering dedication make her an ideal candidate for this role…”
Lindi Setiloane
MA, RCC-ACS, CCS
Clinical Director & Registered Clinical Counsellor
Community Voices
“I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Candace Knoll for School Trustee for SD 43, a role that I believe she would excel in based on her extensive skills, achievements, and unwavering commitment to her community…”
Mark Williams
Founder of Pink Thursday
pink4thursdays@gmail.com
“Candace is a passionate community advocate with strong experiences working to uplift the material conditions of workers and her community. Candace has been steadfast in encouraging marginalized youth to pursue their academic dreams and showcase their abilities through her leadership with reinvigorating the Junior Black Achievement Awards and more. Voters in the Coquitlam School District are fortunate to have such a thoughtful candidate in their community, and I encourage them to work hard to get Candace elected!”
Markiel Simpson
“Candace has spent years showing up for her community, not because she has to, but because she genuinely cares. Candace has always been passionate about empowering young people and strengthening our community. She has a unique ability to bring people together, build meaningful connections, and create opportunities for others to thrive…”
Efe Fruci Founder & CEO ODIHI