Karen Redman is the Regional Chair of the Waterloo Region, having been elected in the October 22, 2018 municipal election.
Karen has been dedicated to public service for more than 20 years. She has represented the community at several levels of government including federal, municipal and the board of education. Prior to being elected as Chair, she served on Regional Council as a representative for the City of Kitchener.
Karen has a Master's degree in Political Science, as well as an Honour's Bachelor's degree in English.
Among her professional endeavours, Karen served as Chief Executive Officer at Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region from 2010 to 2018.
In other community activities, Karen has served as Chair of the Independent Living Centre of Waterloo Region, President of the Rotary Club of Kitchener 2014-2015 and a Board Member of Martin Lutheran University College (formerly Waterloo Lutheran Seminary). Karen is also an elder at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church in Kitchener. Karen is the recipient of the Queens Jubilee Medal and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal.
PERSONAL VIGNETTE OF DARYL COLLINS:
In this meeting, Daryl Collins will share his personal story vignette with us all.
