Jesus, we pray for MLA: Jane Shin and her position of leadership in our province. May You be her help in the performance of her duties and be gracious in granting her wisdom and perception as she deals with the complex issues of the legislature. Continue to give her the strength to stand for what she believes in and remain true to the goals she has set for the people she is serving. Please care for this leader in every way that she needs. We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Jane Shin was elected as the MLA for Burnaby-Lougheed in May 2013.
Jane serves as Deputy Opposition Critic for Small Business, Tourism, Arts and Culture and the Deputy Opposition Critic for Multiculturalism.
She is the first Canadian of Korean descent elected to the provincial legislature in B.C.
Jane was born in South Korea and immigrated to Canada when she was 11 years old. She has been actively involved in community service from a young age, volunteering for organizations such as Canadian Red Cross Society and the Multicultural Society of B.C. She was recognized by the City of Surrey for her work.
Jane Shin is an educator and entrepreneur with strong ties in the medical and business communities.
Jane holds a medical doctorate degree from Spartan Health Sciences University in St. Lucia. She is a healthcare educator who has taught at British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver Community College and the West Coast College of Massage Therapy.
Jane is an avid fisher and environmentalist, and lives in Burnaby.