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Shelley Laskin

Trustee Ward 8 (2018-2022) at Toronto District School Board Senior Policy Advisor - Agency Support, MOHLTC

Shelley Laskin is the Trustee for Ward 8 (2022-2026) at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and a Senior Advisor, Agency Support at the Ontario Government.15 She has an extensive background in project management, strategic planning, business processes, and policy development within both the public and private sectors.13 Laskin has been working in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) for over 16 years.1

Experience and Roles::

  • Senior Advisor, Agency Support, Ontario Government: In this role since July 2016, Laskin provides strategic direction and leadership in developing and implementing mandates for adjudicative boards within the Ministry of Health. She manages the accountability relationship between the ministry and these boards, ensuring effective use of public funds.13
  • Trustee, Ward 8 TDSB: Laskin is currently serving her sixth term as trustee on the Toronto District School Board.23 She was first elected in 1997, served two terms, and then returned in 2010.3 As trustee, she supports students, families, and communities, advocating for public education.1
  • Pan/ParaPan American Games Secretariat: From January 2010 to July 2016, Laskin was a Senior Advisor in the Integration & Coordination Unit. She provided leadership in developing corporate requirements for the Community Services Cluster, including diversity and accessibility initiatives.1

Other Notable Information::

  • Laskin is a champion of strong schools and healthy communities.23 She has been involved in developing policies related to parent and community involvement, equity, EcoSchools, and documenting incidents of hate.2
  • She is an alternate Director on the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association and represents the Central East Region as Vice-Chair of the Policy Development Working Group.3
  • Laskin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University and a graduate diploma in Cartography from the University of Glasgow.123
  • She is married with three grown children who are graduates of Toronto’s public schools.3
  • Laskin can be contacted by email at [email protected], or followed on X (formerly Twitter) @shelleylaskin.4

Highlights

Feb 6 · x.com
Shelley Laskin (@shelleylaskin) / X
Sep 1 · tdsb.on.ca
Ward 8 - Trustee Shelley Laskin - Toronto District School Board

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Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada