Margaret Wanyoike

Margaret (she/her) is a spirited advocate for affordable housing and anti-racism education in New Westminster, the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halkomelem-speaking peoples. She was inspired to get involved in community work in order to raise up the voices of people with lived experiences of poverty and instability. Since graduating from a NewWestminster CAN cohort, Margaret has immersed herself in a variety of opportunities to be involved in her community. Facilitating webinars and community meetings, liaising with the New Westminster school district regarding anti-black racism, and representing the voices of newcomers, renters, and those who have experienced poverty on a municipal Advisory Committee are just a few of the many ways Margaret has shown leadership in her community. Margaret is seen as a bastion of knowledge in New Westminster, often spending her time helping folks navigate community services, either informally or through the Community Resource Team at the NewWestminster Library. In her personal time, she enjoys swimming, going for walks, and singing. She is available to connect in English, Kikuyu, and Swahili