I Am Running for Waterloo Region District School Board Trustee
Dr. Narine Dat Sookram
Scientist, Social Worker & Psychotherapist
Doctor of Social Work
WRDSB PIC Member
(Appointed 2026)
Top 40 Under-40
Waterloo Region
200+ Awards
Why choose ME
Trustee Campaign
Why I Am Running for Waterloo Region District School Board Trustee
Mental Health & Student Wellbeing
Every student deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Leadership in Youth & Family Services
Decades of leadership supporting children, youth, and vulnerable families.
Family & Community Partnership
Strong schools are built through strong families and connected communities.
Equity, Inclusion & Future-Focused Leadership
Creating inclusive schools where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Who am I?
Dr. Narine Dat Sookram
Dr. Narine Dat Sookram is a respected social worker, mental health professional, educator, author, and community leader with decades of experience serving children, youth, families, and vulnerable communities. Born in Guyana and raised in Waterloo Region, he has dedicated his career to advancing mental health, inclusion, equity, and community wellbeing while raising his own family in the region.
Holding a Doctor of Social Work degree, Dr. Sookram has served in leadership roles across social services and mental health organizations and currently works as a Clinical Manager while operating a private counselling practice. As a parent of two WRDSB students, he is committed to strengthening public education by promoting student achievement, mental health, equity, family engagement, and safe, inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive.
Awards
200+ Awards & Recognitions
Over the course of my career, I have been honoured to receive more than 200 awards and recognitions at the local, provincial, national, and international levels for my work in mental health, social work, community leadership, diversity, inclusion, employment support, newcomer advocacy, and volunteer service.
