Sharleen Weatherley is the BC Green Party candidate in Nanaimo-Lantzville. She is a high school teacher with experience in engineering, statistics and environmental education.
“Her experiences with extreme weather and wildfire have shaped her focus on climate resilience, sustainable transportation and protecting natural spaces,” her bio says on the BC Greens’ website.
Weatherley holds a degree in chemical engineering and bioengineering, a master’s degree in statistics and a bachelor of education focused on high school math and science.
Originally from Ontario, she worked as a whitewater rafting guide in Squamish after moving to B.C., teaching visitors about the salmon forest ecosystem.
“Sharleen has since transitioned into teaching high school on Vancouver Island. Her professional background combines technical analysis, education and hands-on experience in the outdoors and she brings those perspectives to her interest in climate preparedness and community planning,” her bio says.
Weatherley supports improving public and active transportation, including restoring passenger rail service along Vancouver Island’s Island Rail Corridor.
“She is running in Nanaimo-Lantzville to advocate for climate action, accessible transportation and the protection and expansion of the region’s green and blue spaces,” the bio concludes.
General voting day for the provincial election is Oct. 24.
