Maita Santiago

Maita Santiago was born in the Philippines and is a mother of two, a front-line community service provider, a small business owner and a long-time resident of Burnaby.

For almost three decades, Maita has helped improve the lives of everyday people. Whether it is through community organizing or advocacy work with all levels of government or through her services as an immigration consultant or former family daycare owner - Maita knows the issues Burnaby residents face and what it takes to overcome them.

Her work as a Citizen Representative on Burnaby’s Social Issues Committee and Sub-Committee on Childcare gives her the added experience of knowing the impact good municipal policies can have on local residents and families.

Maita cares deeply about housing affordability, climate change and the rising cost of living. She is committed to building a Burnaby that is safer, healthier, more affordable and inclusive for everyone.