Activist & Volunteerism
Nellie has been involved since age 14 with different community
organizations, many times in leadership positions dedicating
thousands of volunteer hours over 25 years.
Nellie is the first woman to serve as president of the
Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals
Inc. (President 1990-1991 Vise- President 1988-89)
Nellie is the only Portuguese-Canadian to receive the Salesperson
Merit Award from the (TREB), Toronto Real Estate Board,
1992. This award is given to those that volunteer and contribute
to their community, while they manage a successful career
in the real estate profession.
Was the 1991 runner up of the “Central District Salesperson
Award”. From TREB Executive Council Sales Division
Nellie was awarded “Canada’s 125th Anniversary
Commemorative Medal”, 1993.
Nellie served as a member of the United Way board of Trustees
from 1991-1994.
Member of the United Way Community Initiative Funding Committee.
Member of the United Way Campaign Cabinet, 1991-1993
Chair of the United Way Portuguese Community Committee 1990-1992.
Political Involvement
Nellie has worked in many political campaigns since 1985.
Member of the Liberal Party of Ontario
Member of the Liberal Party of Canada
Member of the Liberal Party of Canada Women Caucus
1994 – First became a candidate for Public School
Trustee in the ward 11 and 12 of the old city of Toronto.
Came second to the incumbent with a great 2007 votes.
Elected:
Nov. 13, 2000 – 2003 – Trustee for Ward 9 Davenport
Toronto District School Board
Committee member and chair at TDSB
• Business and Facilities Committee
• Program and School Services Committee
• Chair, Trustee Communication Committee
• Playground Learning Environment Committee
• Audit Committee
• Child and Youth Services Committee (City of Toronto)
• Young Ambassador Committee (City of Toronto)
2002, Nominated as Provincial Liberal Candidate for the
riding of Trinity Spadina
October 3, 2003 came 2nd in Provincial election with 15,097
Votes
Nellie is the Founder and Organizer of :
• Organizer of Açorianissima since 1999
• Organizer of Gente da Nossa Anniversary shows
• Organizer of 1st Meet the Luso-Canadian Municipal
Candidates, November 2003
• Promoter of the Gente da Nossa Picnic and Bull fights
Terceira Style in Canada
• Organizer of exhibit “4 Women & a Car”
• Founder of LACA Canada.com
Most Recent Initiatives:
Promoting the Azores as a tourist destination to Portuguese-Canadians
with Gente da Nossa Tours.
Nellie is married to Cesar Pedro since 1985. They live
in Toronto with their son Tomé.
