Alice is a CPA, CA (Chartered Professional Accountant) with a background in audit from PwC Canada. Graduated from the University of Toronto as the Class Valedictorian with a Bachelor of Commerce, Alice later went on to complete her graduate studies in accounting at the Rotman School of Management. As an accounting and finance professional, Alice hopes to bring a business mindset to City Hall that improves internal efficiency while growing city revenue. 

 

Fluent in Mandarin and English, Alice immigrated to Canada at the age of seven and settled down in Toronto’s Chinatown. Alice is proud to call this city her home. 

 

Alice has deep roots in the community and volunteered tirelessly with organizations such as SickKids and the SOS Children's Villages. Every day after school was another exciting opportunity to get out into the community and put forward her best efforts. Growing up, Alice’s passion has always been about service to others, and stepping up to run for public office is an extension of that. 

 

In 2018, Alice founded a grassroots charitable initiative that raised funds for social causes through community engagement - earning national media attention and support. Busking on the streets of Toronto became Alice’s creative way to not only raise donations but also raise awareness for philanthropy. In 2019, Alice was honoured to be selected as the winner of the Miss Universe Canada Humanitarian Award.

 

Alice’s interest in leadership and governance sparked at a young age. She was keen to get involved with the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee and City Youth Council of Toronto. At the University of Toronto, she served three consecutive terms on campus governance, winning the support from her 14,000 peers.
 

Having worked in Toronto's public transit for the past 9 years, Alice has gained a unique yet important insight into the city. It has given Alice the opportunity to meet millions of transit riders and residents. This is the spark to Alice’s motivation to step up and run for public office. 

 

Throughout Alice’s time working in Toronto’s public transit, she has experienced theft and security incidents causing more than $30,000 in personal loss and damages. In 2025, an unprovoked assault at Bloor-Yonge station resulted in a spinal disc herniation, dislocation in both shoulders, torn meniscus, and multiple cuts and bruises. Patron–caused incidents outrank mechanical and infrastructure issues as the leading cause of service delays on the TTC. Transit workers, frontline staff, and commuters all deserve safety.
 

We need real-lived experiences to be the input to help set the standard and identify the targets we measure public transit against. To better understand the reality on the grounds, Alice has spent more than 400 hours shadowing a diverse range of frontline roles in the TTC. Both short-term and long-term issues need to be addressed, without one compromising the other. Alice believes in a Toronto where transit, safety, and affordability are treated as priorities.

 

Being part of a generation that is severely impacted by the affordability crises, Alice understands the struggles and pressures that households face. When three meals a day became a luxury, Alice adjusted to one meal a day to save money and spend more time working. Too many people in our city cannot afford to stop working or afford to be sick. Alice is not alone in her creative coping mechanisms with rising inflation and surging costs. An effective solution requires willing and joint effort from all levels of government.

 

As someone who has worked in education and the public school board, Alice has first-handedly experienced the systematic crisis that is affecting classrooms today. It was beyond challenging to manage the class sizes that she was given, while giving each student the individual support that they deserve. The classroom is becoming an increasingly complex space while resources are relatively decreasing. In 2017, Alice started an initiative called “Education Beyond the Classroom” which was a series of interactive speaking presentations to students across the GTA about important topics such as finances, career goals, and finding your passions. The voices of students, parents, and educational workers need to be heard.

 

As a mental health advocate, Alice started a grassroots project called “No More Chunky Bracelets” to address the gap between what help is needed versus what resources are available and take action in her local community. Nobody should feel alone or judged when they need help. It is time that we destigmatize mental health and normalize open discussions. 

 

A core memory that Alice will never forget is at the platform of Bloor-Yonge station, when Alice pulled back a customer who was going over the yellow line, as a northbound train was incoming. The people who have been on both ends of a crisis call can tell you what a good response looks like on the ground better than a policy document can. As a community, we need to be there for each other. It is important that the right resources can be connected to those who need it and when they need it.

Sustainability and innovation have been defining passions throughout Alice’s career. As Miss Earth Canada 2021, she served as a national ambassador, championing environmental awareness, eco-tourism, and sustainable practices across Canada. During her time at the University of Toronto, Alice won first place in Ontario’s largest post-secondary sustainable business case competition for her innovative solution to paper waste and printing. Her approach was cost-effective, convenient, easy to implement, and designed to deliver immediate results. Alice brings the same innovative, results-driven leadership to her vision for a more sustainable Toronto.

 

Our beautiful city is rich in arts and culture. The local talent deserves more support, more recognition, and more opportunities to flourish in the creative fields. As a performing artist herself, Alice sees the value that local creators contribute to the community. It is something we should celebrate, embrace, and encourage.

 

Toronto is our home. No one understands this place better than us. We live here, work here, and experience it every day. We need leaders who not only have the credentials and work experience, but also have the heart and passion to truly care. I look forward to knocking on your door, listening to you, and working together with you. Tell me what will get you out to vote this year.
 

 

Alice is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces who will take a leave of absence from the CAF if elected as a Toronto City Councillor.

 

Alice is currently under contract with the Toronto Transit Commission and will terminate that role if elected as a Toronto City Councillor.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed during this campaign are personal and do not reflect that of the Toronto Transit Commission, Canadian Armed Forces, or Department of National Defence.