Meet the Board: Selvin Mejia
Summer Burton • November 29, 2021
Welcome to the seventh post in our series of interviews between Literacy Link South Central (LLSC) staff and members of our Board of Directors. Please join us in learning more about the important work that this wonderful group of professionals does to help guide LLSC.
Selvin Mejia, Board Director
What is your name? Selvin Mejia
What is your job title and company? I work as a Paralegal at an Immigration Law Firm.
How long have you been with the Board? I have been an LLSC Board member since November of 2015.
What inspired you to get involved? I work with Newcomers to Canada. I believe literacy and access to services are an essential resource for their adequate settlement. I wanted to learn and assist with the vision of work LLSC has been doing with the London and surrounding community for quite some time.
Why is literacy important to you, or how do you see it being connected to the "big picture" of the work you do?
Knowing what resources are available in your community is essential to assist individuals in need. Literacy is an indispensable attribute that many do not have the luxury of managing. Providing a path for those in need to obtain essential services is the start for their self-advocacy.
Can you share one thing you've done, learned, or been involved in as a result of being on the Board? Through my involvement with LLSC, I have learned the value of Community Resources working in Partnership with one another. Knowing where to refer someone is key for their success in solving any issue and acquiring a sense of autonomy.
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