By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

LIBERALS

Candidate Profile: Michelle Corfield (LIB)

Sep 7, 2021 | 10:09 AM

Contact Information:
Phone: 250 591 0206
Email: michellecorfield2021@gmail.com

Social Media:
Website: https://michellecorfield.liberal.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCorfield
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_corfield/

Biography:
Dr. Michelle Corfield has been a lifetime resident of Nanaimo. She credits her hometown as the source for her grit, determination, and dedication to community service.

Michelle’s upbringing on Vancouver Island led her to become passionate about reconciliation, community organizing, and social equality. Her interests led her to receive a Bachelor’s in First Nations Studies, a Master’s in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution, as well as a Doctorate in Management and Organizational Leadership.

Michelle became an experienced negotiator with the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. She worked closely with the federal government to secure $46.2 million from the $100 million Port of Nanaimo expansion project. In addition to this, she led a community movement to push the municipality to address environmental concerns by facilitating the Colliery Dam conclusion. She also used her organizing skills and negotiating experience to raise funds for the Stevie Smith Bike Park, a beloved community space.

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Michelle wants to use her negotiation, conflict resolution, and advocacy skills to help push Nanaimo-Ladysmith forward. She wants to go to Ottawa to advance reconciliation, champion sustainability, and push for social justice.