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Re-Elect 

Myra D'Souza

Wards 1, 2, & Cochrane

Myra is a humanitarian committed to peace, equity, and social justice. As an experienced 8-year Trustee, she has been honoured to serve her wards with dedication and passion — and humbly asks for your vote on October 20th.

Myra is a strong voice advocating for student complexity, funding, infrastructure, diversity, and educational programs. She works tirelessly to advance inclusion, reconciliation, environmental stewardship, and the success of all students as holistic global citizens.

As Chair of the Audit Committee for 3 years, Myra spearheaded and successfully convinced the School District to adopt its first Risk Report. Her leadership facilitated the implementation of advanced Risk Mitigation tools, protecting the District and promoting advanced governance and accountability.

Myra has a friendly, approachable personality and a proven track record, building positive relationships with shareholders, parents, staff, school councils, provincial associations, and elected officials. She will be honored to continue this journey of service with an unwavering commitment.

A recipient of the O’CANADA Award of Excellence for her outstanding volunteerism and community service, Myra launched initiatives benefiting marginalized groups to build stronger communities. Empathetic and people-focused, she is known for truly caring about the well-being of all, continually engaging with diverse shareholders to ensure all perspectives are heard.

Myra was selected as one of Canada’s 50 Most Diverse Persons to sit on FP500 boards and represented Canada at the United Nations on human rights. She maintains an authentic connection with Indigenous communities, served as a board member of the Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative for 7 years
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👉 On October 20, re-elect Myra as your trustee. Together, let’s keep building safe, inclusive, and thriving schools for every student.
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Myra Cares
Myra Listens
Myra Speaks
Myra is YOUR Voice.
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Donate

Please e-transfer to myra4trustee@gmail.com for donations.​

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Your generosity makes a real difference. Though donations are not eligible for tax receipts, every contribution directly supports campaign expenses. Your support ensures Myra’s vision and commitment continue to serve our students, families, and community. Thank you for standing with Myra and supporting her campaign.

Chaired the Audit Committee (3 years).
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      As Trustee Myra has held the following positions:  

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  • Vice-Chair of the Board  (120 schools with 64,000 students)

  • Chair:   Audit Committee (630 million Budget) 

  • Chair:   Chief Superintendent and Board Evaluation Committee.

  • Director: Alberta Schools Boards Assoc. (61 Alberta school boards).

         

        Board Representative:

  • St. Mary’s University

  • Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education.(GRACE)

  • Teachers’ Employment Bargaining Assoc. (TEBA)

  • Zone 5 Alberta Schools Boards Assoc. (ASBA)

  • Second Language Caucus (ASCA).

                                    25+ YEARS BOARD GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP

  1.  Certified Chartered Director C. Dir. designation (McMasters University).

  2.   Selected Canada's 50 Most Diverse Persons for  FP500 Boards. 

  3.   Governance Instructor (Govt. of Alberta)

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  • Trustee:                 Calgary Separate School Board, and Chair: Audit Committee 

  • Commissioner:       Calgary Police Commission. (2 years)

  • Chair:                   Corrections Canada Citizen’s Advisory (14 years)

  • Chair:                   Outside Review Board, Corrections Canada (2 years)

  • Chair:                   Federated Cooperatives Saskatoon Resolutions (250 national Cooperatives).

  • Director:                Calgary Co-op, Chair of Nominations and Member Relations. (7 years)

  • Director:                FOCUS, Chair of Governance Committee. (2 years)

  • Director:                Servas Canada (2 years)

  • Director:                Alberta Community Cooperative Assoc. (ACCA), Chair, Stakeholder Relations.

  • Director:                SW Communities Association. (2 years)

  • Board Member:      National Investigative Board Corrections Canada

  • Board Member:      Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative. (7 years.)

  • Director/Treasurer:  Calgary Social Capital Society

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