Diana was featured in the National Women’s Liberal Commission Newsletter!

Here’s Rona Maynard’s write-up on Diana.

“People from all over the world bring their hopes to Toronto Centre, among the most diverse ridings in Canada. Diana Burke has lived that story. She’s proof that an immigrant from Jamaica can start in an entry-level job at the age of 16, right out of high school—and soar to senior management at this country’s biggest bank.She’s the best kind of visionary—one you can trust. Remember when online banking was so new, some people felt kind of nervous? Diana was on the case…looking ahead to the next innovation. One of the first women recruits into RBC’s Technology group, Diana worked to build the automatic banking machine network and the point-of-sale networks that we take for granted today. She negotiated international and interbank agreements while managing multi-million-dollar contracts and suppliers. Millions of customers are sleeping in comfort, knowing their money is safe, thanks to the global technology system that Diana led and oversaw. Her expertise contributes to Canada’s reputation for financial stability and integrity. Imagine her insight working for you! Continue reading →

During the recent leadership race, there were many options to choose from. The Liberal party is blessed with an abundance of talented and passionate people who are dedicated to public service and we had a great field. For me, the clear choice in that race was Justin Trudeau, as it was for many.

Three things stand out to me from Justin Trudeau’s leadership campaign that made him my choice and the reason I decided to seek the nomination in Toronto-Centre where I have lived since 1979.

First, his campaign theme of “Hope and Hard Work”. For an immigrant who came here from Jamaica with hope and hard work, and little else, the theme resonated, and it continues to. I worked very hard for years to rise through the ranks of Canada’s largest bank and will work harder still on behalf of the people of Toronto Centre.

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Lastly, his dedication to transparency and openness in everything he does. Disclosure of all his income sources, disclosure more recently of his marijuana use, his insistence that all Liberal caucus members will post their expenses online, and his unwavering commitment to open nominations.

I am loyal to my leader, Justin Trudeau. I am loyal to the principles of hope and hard work. I am loyal to Liberal members, Canadians, and residents of Toronto-Centre who will help us craft a platform for the coming by-election and general election of 2015. I am loyal to the principles of transparency and openness Justin Trudeau and I share.

INFORMATION SECURITY EXPERT SEEKS POLITICAL OFFICE

Originally published in the Gleaner (North America) on August 24th, 2013

BY NEIL ARMSTRONG

A JAMAICA-BORN woman has thrown her hat in the political ring to become the candidate for the federal Liberal Party in the riding of Toronto-Centre in the by-election expected in the fall.

This follows the resignation of Bob Rae, former member of parliament for the area, earlier this year. Diana Burke immigrated to Canada from Jamaica over 40 years ago and was hired by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) straight out of high school. Burke said she was able to increase her education, through lots of hard work, and took some risks and opportunities to excel and become a senior executive of RBC with some global responsibilities.
She was able to sponsor some of her family and her parents to come to Canada. “I believe that the Liberal policies at the time enabled me to reunify with my family and I also believe that my family who are successfully employed and enthusiastic Canadians, like myself, embody the values of the Liberal Party of hope and hard work that Justin Trudeau, the Liberal Party and Canada support,” she said.

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She was the chief information security officer in her last position at RBC. Because of her unique background and talents, Microsoft named her to its global advisory body on information
security. In a world increasingly operating through cyber-networks and threatened by cyber-terrorism, these knowledge and skill sets have become invaluable. Burke is a hard-working and charismatic person whose ability to attract and manage large numbers of volunteers and employees is well established both in business and in community endeavours. Traits, which she said, transfer well to electoral politics.

Her many community and charitable commitments are diverse. In 2007, she was part of the Festival Management Committee to reinvigorate Caribana, the Caribbean carnival festival in Toronto.

She was the president of the International Women’s Forum – Toronto Chapter, a global organisation of outstanding women leaders. Burke said when she was at RBC, she was one of few women in the very maledominated technology department but that did not deter her from working hard to be successful and being a role model for other women in technology