MEET THE WOMEN RUNNING IN METRO
ANNE MARIE ANONSEN
Anonsen’s biography on the NDP website describes her as a tireless advocate with a proven track record of getting things done, including starting her own consultancy business, helping to build the rural craft industry in Newfoundland and assisting in starting Marguerite’s Place, a residence for women in crisis. Her leadership and dedication to building community also extends to being elected as town councillor for Pouch Cove, serving on the St. John’s Status of Women Council, the N.L. Craft Council and the executive of the provincial NDP. She’s also described as a mother who earned a bachelor of science degree while raising three children.
ALEXANDRA HAYWARD
Hayward’s biography on the Green Party website describes her as a lifelong resident of Mount Pearl and a recent graduate of Memorial University, with a bachelor of science degree in biology with a geography minor. The website says she’s been recognized with awards for her community involvement and environmental efforts, and that she organized a campus club at university to encourage conversations about green issues. She serves as Newfoundland and Labrador representative on the Young Greens of Canada Council.
LEA MARY MOVELLE
Movelle’s biography on the NDP website describes her as a community researcher on issues ranging from drug courts to fisheries co-operatives. She’s also described as an activist and poet with a degree in political science from Memorial University, for which she received the departmental medal for excellence. She volunteers for the Social Justice Co-operative of N.L. and the Coalition for a Green New Deal.