About Deven
Real Experience. Real Results.
Vaughan needs councillors who bring real governance experience, financial literacy, and a proven record of community service — not just good intentions.
City's highest civic honour — 2022
Why My Experience Matters
My background gives residents of Ward 4 a representative who has already done the work of transparent, accountable public leadership in this city. From chairing the Vaughan Public Library Board to serving on provincial health tribunals, I've spent years making decisions that affect real people — and doing it with integrity.
Accountable
Every decision I make will be grounded in evidence, open to scrutiny, and reported back to residents clearly.
Experienced
I've governed public institutions, managed budgets, and held organizations accountable — before running for office.
Community-First
Ward 4 is my home. Every priority in my platform came directly from listening to the people who live here.
Credentials & Service
A Record Built Before the Campaign
Order of Vaughan (2022)
The City's highest civic honour, awarded for sustained contribution to community life.
Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board
Hands-on experience managing public budgets, facilities, and services with an emphasis on open and transparent governance.
Member, Ontario Health Professions Appeal and Review Board
Provincial-level adjudicative experience holding health institutions accountable.
Member, Health Services Appeal and Review Board
Adjudicative experience at the provincial level in health services oversight.
Board of Trustees, Ontario Science Centre
Governance experience across a major Ontario public institution.
Director, Providence Healthcare Foundation Board
Board-level leadership at a major healthcare foundation.
15+ Years as Biomedical & Biopharmaceutical Executive
Trained in regulatory compliance, quality systems, and fiscal management in highly regulated industries.
PhD, MBA (Kellogg / Schulich), ICD.D, RAP
Combining scientific rigour, business strategy, and formal director-level governance training.