Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity

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Kelli Paddon was elected MLA for Chilliwack-Kent in 2020. She has served as Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth, and member of the Legislative Review Committee, the Government Caucus Committee on Social Initiatives, the Select Standing Committee on Legislative Initiatives, the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills, and the Special Committee to Review to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. She has also served on the board of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation. 

Prior to running for provincial office, Kelli dedicated her career to supporting families and people in the community living sector. Kelli served as a community support worker, youth employment counsellor, university instructor, and led the provincial team for Policy & Government Relations as part of the Strategic Initiatives team at Community Living BC. She has also dedicated her time to volunteering in the community for local groups that support youth, as well as community corrections and RCMP victim services.

Kelli is French-Canadian, holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Law, and a Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a dual focus in Equity Studies and Work, Organization & Leadership. Her most recent research on the impacts of COVID-19, gender, and the BC Legislature has been published in the Canadian Parliamentary Review.