Indigenous Trustee Ashley St. Pierre will represent seven First Nations within the NNDSB catchment area. She is passionate about advocacy for First Nations Peoples and communities. She is an education counsellor for Moose Deer Point First Nation and looks forward to being an advocate for First Nations students, families and teachers. Indigenous Trustee St. Pierre believes in the power of public education to improve the lives of students, make the community stronger and the future brighter. She believes everyone is entitled to a safe, welcoming environment and will work to bring equality for all the First Nation students and communities she serves. Indigenous Trustee St. Pierre has extensive community service and education experience and says special education holds a special place in her heart. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors, and her hobbies include cooking, reading and beading.