The Byelection is Complete
Special thank you to the voters of Wards 1 & 2
Robbie Brydon for Trustee

As a Trustee, Robbie will bring a focus on evidence-based solutions, a commitment to helping students who are being left behind, and a collaborative approach to decision-making.
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“My work has always been centred around making an impact on my community. I want to make sure our public schools are places where all kids have the resources they need to grow and thrive.”
-Robbie Brydon
Why Robbie…
- Resident of the Wards he wants to represent
- Father of two young children, one HDSB student and one soon to be
- Committed to strong public schools where all kids have the resources to thrive
- Masters degree in Economics
- Dedicated to supporting youth leadership and listening to students’ voices
- Experience in policy governance and collaborative approaches to decision-making
- Economic and social policy researcher focused on evidence-based solutions
- Fluent in French and a strong supporter of opportunities for bilingualism
- Fiscal competence: Experience overseeing organizational budgets



Experience
Expertise
Robbie has a Masters degree in Economics and is a researcher in economic and social policy at McMaster University. He brings an evidence-based approach to finding solutions.
Dedication to Children and Youth
Ran after-school programs, coordinated regional and national youth leadership conferences, and mentored youth in “coming of age” programs.
Board Experience
Board member in a similarly structured board as the HDSB, where members set policy goals and oversee budgetary allocations to support those goals, but staff are responsible for operations.
Leadership with Government
Coordinated the evaluation of the Ontario Basic Income Pilot, working with a large team to plan and execute the evaluation, in coordination with the provincial government.
Results Oriented
Led a major fundraising campaign for his congregation and raised more than $1 million to support accessibility, environmental, and functional renovations.
Commitment to Collaboration
Currently leading a review of a national organization’s decision-making processes, focused on making them collaborative and inclusive.


Reach out!
Phone
289-812-0082