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Honourable Rachna Singh - Minister of Education and Child Care

Rachna Singh was elected as the MLA for Surrey-Green Timbers in May 2017 and re-elected in October 2020. She is the Minister of Education and Child Care. She served as the parliamentary secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives where she led the development of the Anti-Racism Data Act, and as a member of the Special Committee to Reform the Police Act. Rachna moved from India to Canada in 2001 and chose Surrey to build a better life for her young family. She has worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor, a support worker for women facing domestic violence, and a community activist. Rachna has two children and is married to radio journalist Gurpreet Singh.


Jennifer McCrea - Assistant Deputy Minister, System Liaison and Supports Division, Ministry of Education and Child Care

Jennifer McCrea (she/her) lives, works, and plays on the unceded traditional territory of the Lekwungen People, specifically the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. She has been with the BC Public Service for 30 years and is currently the Assistant Deputy Minister within the Ministry of Education and Child Care leading the System Liaison and Supports Division. Jennifer’s team aims to ensure safe, caring and inclusive school environments to optimize learning and wellness. Specific areas of responsibility include: Early Learning, Indigenous Education, student safety, wellness and anti-racism in the province with a strong focus on mental health. Jennifer is passionate about creating strong, collaborative relationships within the province to support student outcomes.


Brad Baker - Associate Superintendent of Indigenous Education, Ministry of Education and Child Care

Tsnomot (Brad Baker) is a proud member of the Squamish Nation and has had the opportunity to enhance the awareness and values of Indigenous Education across Canada and the United States. Brad's mottos are for all of us to understand "Truth Before Reconciliation" and to "Go Forward With Courage."


Neeru Muker (she/her) - Program Facilitator, Children of the Street - PLEA Community Services

Neeru holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology along with a minor in Counselling. In 2016, she discovered her passion of supporting women fleeing domestic violence and sexual assault. Since then, she has had the opportunity to work and collaborate with several like-minded individuals with the same passion and drive to educate the community and provide a safe space to those impacted. In her spare time, Neeru can be found cuddled up in a blanket watching tv or spending quality time with her friends and family!


Panel: Life All Over the Specturm

The panel, Kaden, Annika, Kat, Fraser, Hannah was created to provide an opportunity to university students in Elizabeth's classes, who were learning about inclusion and diversity. The panel has been an opportunity for students to learn from those with living expertise and a safe place to ask questions, reduce stigma and celebrate each other.


Tracy Humphreys – Executive Director, BCCPAC

Tracy has ADHD and autism, and is a parent to three amazing children with disabilities. She has also been an active volunteer in BC schools in many roles for over 25 years and was awarded the 2019 Victoria Community Leadership Award in Lifelong Learning for her work as the founder and Executive Director of the BCEdAccess Society, advocating for equitable access to education for children and youth with disabilities.

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