A proven leader
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My Work History
- Simon Fraser University
- 2018 to present | Director of Development for Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- City of New Westminster
- 2015 to 2018 | Intergovernmental & Community Partnerships Manager
- 2012 to 2015 | Community Projects Coordinator
- 2010 to 2012 | Volunteer Coordinator,
- Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation
- 2004 to 2008 | Director Major Gifts & Planned Giving
- Asian Heritage Month Society
- 2003 | Executive Director
- BC Lung Association
- 1998-2002 | Fundraising Manager
- Ruby Group Fundraising & Events Specialists (Principal)
- 2008 to present | Some clients include: Arts Council of Surrey, City of New Westminster, Century House Association, DIVERSECity Community Resources, Douglas College Foundation. Fraser River Discovery Centre, Hyack Festival Association, Kla-how-eya Urban Aboriginal Centre, Lower Mainland Brain Injury Association. New Westminster Downtown Business Association, SFU CJSF Radio, Spirit of BC New Westminster, Surrey Board of Trade and Wild Bird Trust
- 1994 to 2002 | Held varying fundraising positions with organizations including: Canadian Institute for the Blind, AIDS Walk Vancouver & Multiple Sclerosis Society
- 1986-1994 | Childcare worker with varying organizations including: Association of Neighbourhood House, Variety Childcare Centre & Kingsway Christian Children’s Centre.
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My Volunteer History
Current Volunteer Positions
Some Previous Volunteer Positions:
Board Member 2020-2022
Board Member 2018-2019
Resident's Committee Member 2016-2020
Board Member 2018-2020
Board Member 2010-2012
one of 25 individuals chosen for recognition for doing something special to progress the City of New Westminster
About
Ruby's Story
Ruby Campbell is a leader in New Westminster with an impressive record building a city for everyone. She was key to implementing some of the most important projects driving our city’s revitalization and attracting new residents and young families to New Westminster.
For almost a decade, Ruby led government and community partnerships for the City of New Westminster. Projects such as Westminster Pier Park funding, Youth Centre at Moody Park, Wait for Me Daddy, and Sapperton Park improvements are some where Ruby brought community groups and governments together, listened closely, and leveraged available funding — with impressive results that have been noticed across the region. She was also critical in advocating for Pattullo Bridge replacement, internet Broadband expansion, renoviction protections, and planning for a healthcare district around Royal Columbian Hospital.
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A Message from Ruby
This week brought the news that our MLA Judy Darcy is not seeking re-election. Passionate – powerful – genuine – Judy has been an incredible MLA and a mentor to many people. Like all of us, I’m grateful for the important work she has led, particularly to create better supports for people dealing with mental illness and addictions.
Many people in the community have encouraged me to consider running for MLA. So I am writing today to tell you that I have decided to put my name forward to be our NDP candidate here in New Westminster. As a child of a working-class, immigrant family, I believe everyone should be able to enjoy the security and quality of life that my partner and I have built for our family here in New West. I’ve spent my working life bringing people together to create stronger communities for everyone. I would be proud to put my values and experience to work representing New Westminster in Victoria.
This COVID-19 pandemic has really driven home what is most important to me. My husband has a compromised immune system, so he relies on our collective choices and the integrity of our healthcare system for his personal safety. I’ve seen my daughter work hard to keep up with school, hold onto her friendships and stay positive about her future in the midst of so much economic uncertainty. We’ve seen how hard it is for those who are isolated in our community. It’s been painful to be apart from my elderly father in quarantine in a care home for six months, unable to see my mother. I’ve always believed that public health care and education are vital, but it’s never been clearer that these public services truly are the foundation of our economy. I’m so proud of how the Horgan government has led us through this crisis with courage and compassion.
Ruby acknowledges she lives on Coast Salish Peoples and Qayqayt First Nation traditional and unceded territories.
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