Teresa was elected in October of 2018. Since then, she has worked tirelessly with local municipal and provincial politicians to advance the interests of her constituents. Through tireless advocacy for her constituents, she has been instrumental in securing funding for two new school buildings of over $55 million, securing funding for increased daycare of over $10 million and over $400,000.00 for better playgrounds across Ward 4.
Teresa initiated raising the Every Child Matters flag in all 200 Toronto Catholic Schools. She has been an active member of various Committees. This includes serving as Chair of the Corporate Services Committee, Strategic Planning and Property Committee, a member of the Race Relations Committee, and for two years Vice-Chair of the Student Achievement Committee and the Well Being.
As a member of the Race Relations Committee, she has committed herself to the cause of inclusivity and equity within the Board through the lens of our Catholic values.