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| Diana Whalen, MLA - whalendc@gov.ns.ca
 Diana Whalen was first elected the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Halifax Clayton Park in 2003 and has twice won re-election.
Diana holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Arts from Dalhousie, as well as being a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Diana lived and worked in South Korea, Australia and Jamaica from 1980 to 1988 and has 15 years experience as a management consultant.
The experience of living in other countries has given Diana a unique perspective on the issues facing Nova Scotia and a strong appreciation for the values and lifestyle that we enjoy here. Having been a resident in other countries also provides Diana with insight and a real understanding of challenges experienced by the large number of new Canadians living in Halifax Clayton Park.
Among her noteworthy projects as a management consultant, she led a consulting project to recommend changes to the management systems of the Public Prosecution Service and conducted a review of the Regional Development Authorities She specialized in business planning, financial analysis and strategy development.
Diana has been an active community volunteer at the local level, including:
· Founding member and Chair - Clayton Park West Homeowners Association
· Member of the Parish Council– St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Birch Cove
· Member, Overcrowding, and Busing Committees - Grosvenor Wentworth Park School
· Chair, Parent School Association and Spring Fair Coordinator - Rockingham School
· Board Member - Dalhousie University Alumni Association
· Area Leader / Canvasser - Heart Fund
· Founder and Chair - Mainland North New School Action Committee (successful in lobbying government for a new Park West School)
In 2000 Diana was elected as the HRM Councillor for District 16, Clayton Park West, Rockingham, Prince’s Lodge. Among her accomplishments on Council were:
· the establishment of a Planning Advisory Committee to review new developments
· Founding the first Mainland Commons Recreation Centre Committee to organize the efforts to replace Northcliffe with a new Recreation Centre
· Improvements to the the Lacewood interchange including a much needed sidewalk to Bayer’s Lake.
· Change in standards for crosswalks which resulted in many new crosswalks being added in Clayton Park
· Completion of two community murals in cooperation with the Rockingham Heritage Society
· Getting Council approved for a $300,000 contribution to a theatre in Halifax West High School, which is currently being completed by the community.
· Convincing HRM Council to provide land, roads and services for the Halifax West High School which supported the community efforts to secure a new school.
Diana has served on the Neptune Theatre Board, the Centennial Rink Commission, and the Halifax Library Board and the Immigration Partnership Committee. She is currently a member of the Halifax North West Trails Association.
Since her election on August 5, 2003, Diana has gained a reputation as a tireless worker for her constituents. She is accessible to residents and interested in listening and responding to their concerns. Diana has held the following positions in the Liberal caucus:
Critic for Finance, Education, Immigration, Services Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, Heritage Property Act and Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Diana has introduced many private members bills in the legislature and her bill to make Booster Seats mandatory was passed in 2004.
Diana is currently the critic for Health and Health Promotion and is also the Chair of the public Accounts Committee.
Diana received the Women of Excellence Award from the Progress Club in 2009 for her public service work. |
