39th Parliament Members
at dissolution on April 16, 2013

MLA: Gwen O'Mahony Chilliwack-Hope Elected: 2012 NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Gwen O'Mahony was elected as the MLA for Chilliwack-Hope in a by-election on April 19, 2012.

Gwen serves as the official opposition critic for Skills Training and as deputy Advanced Education critic.

Even before entering politics, Gwen made her living looking out for people's well-being. She has specialized training in Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Pre-Med, and worked as a health advocate at a home for adults with developmental disabilities.

Her past experience in the private sector has helped her understand the many challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses. She is also Past President of the Abbotsford Rotaract, a college and career extension of the Rotary, and has dedicated extensive time to community environmental issues.

Gwen lives in Chilliwack.