Heidi Nagtegaal is passionate about addressing systemic issues of poverty and bringing anti-racism and anti-homophobia policies to Vancouver schools.
As a Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) School Board Trustee, Nagtegaal will strongly advocate for anti-oppression training for all staff in the school system, increased support for creating safer spaces, gender neutral bathrooms, and sensory rooms for students with various special needs to ensure accessible and inclusive education and facilities for all students regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or socioeconomic status.
Nagtegaal is an artist and an active resident of Grandview-Woodlands. In 2006 she founded the Hammock Residency, a community based initiative to create space for local and international artists to grow their practice. As an artist she has shown work internationally.
Nagtegaal is a lifelong advocate for children and has recently worked for the Vancouver School Board.
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Website: votecope.ca
