Honourable Jodie Wickens

Jodie Wickens was elected MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain in 2016 and again in 2024.

Originally appointed as Minister of State for Child Care and Children and Youth with support needs in November 2024, Jodie’s role shifted in the same year, as she was asked to take on the role of Minister of Children and Family Development.

Before being elected to the Legislative Assembly for a second time, Jodie held various executive leadership roles for non-profit organizations delivering health and social services to children and families. Most recently she worked as the Director of Programs and Services at SHARE Family & Community Services Society, a renowned non-profit organization providing programs in response to the social needs of residents in the Tri-Cities.

Jodie passionately believes all British Columbians should be able to live with dignity and that children deserve a real and fair chance to reach their full potential.

A mother herself, Jodie and her husband Brian have two children, and have lived in Coquitlam for over 20 years.