- A Proud Edmontonian & Community Builder.
- Protecting Public Education.
- Experienced Leadership that gets results.
Endorsements
In the News
About
Nathan Ip, Trustee
“I believe we all have an important stake in public education. Each one of us have a role to play to ensure that we have a strong, inclusive and equitable public school system where every student can find success and flourish.”
Nathan IpEPSB Trustee
Nathan is an inclusive education advocate and brings over 15 years of leadership experience in community development and the social profit sector where he led various provincial and national initiatives in areas of mental health, youth engagement and social equity.
Previously, he was the Alberta lead with the Mental Health Commission of Canada for the HEADSTRONG program – a national youth mental health leadership initiative.
Nathan brings extensive board governance experience including serving on the Community Services Advisory Board for the City of Edmonton, The Chinatown Economic Development Task Force, Our House Addiction Recovery Centre and the Edmonton Food Bank.
During his time on the board, Nathan has been a strong advocate for student mental health including advocating for more mental health funding for students. He also championed community hub model schools where community supports are integrated into a neighborhood school and successfully partnered with Councillor Tim Cartmell to help bring to life the vision of a community centre connected to Dr. Anne Anderson High School in Heritage Valley.
He is passionate about public education and has dedicated his career to advancing equity and inclusion. Presently, he is the Lead Program Manager of Startup Edmonton where he works to support Edmonton’s growing innovation ecosystem.
Nathan has pledged his commitment to a strong public education system.
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Ward H
My Commitment to Ward H
It has been my honour to serve families of Ward H since 2013. I am proud of the work we have done together for the success of all kids. While much has been accomplished, there is much work to be done.
We are at a critical time in public education. I continue to hear from you the need for more new schools in our growing neighborhoods, and the need for more supports in the classroom to ensure that every student can reach their full potential.
As we transition out of the pandemic, we will need additional learning and mental health supports for students and families.
I will continue to advocate for adequate, predictable, sustainable funding for students and I will continue to be a strong advocate on the school board for our community.
Through coffee meetings, attending community events and many conversations with you over the last four years, I understand the needs of our community and know how best to navigate through the challenges ahead. I am committed to ensuring that every student at Edmonton Public Schools thrives in their educational journey from the early years to high school and beyond.
My Record
My Achievements
- Secured 1 million dollars in the budget to support
student mental health. - Successfully advocated for the building of over 8
new schools in Ward H, including a community
centre - Fought against the regressive draft curriculum.
- Strongly supported the health and safety of
students and staff.
If re-elected on October 18, 2021, I will:
- Continue to fight for the reversal of harmful cuts
that impact our youngest learners. - Advocate for more mental health and learning
supports for students as we transition out of the
pandemic - Advocate for junior high and high schools to
address growing space pressures.
Experience
Innovate Edmonton
Lead Program Manager, Startup Edmonton
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Program Manager
MacEwan University & Inclusion Alberta
Coordinator of the Inclusive Post-secondary Initiative
City of Edmonton
Community Services Advisory Board
Alberta Disabilities Forum, Election Readiness Committee
Chair
Edmonton Food Bank
Board of Directors
Alberta Culture
Board Development Instructor
Our House Addiction Recovery Centre
Board of Directors
Edmonton Chinatown Revitalization Taskforce
Member
Assist Community Services
