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After
graduating from Miramichi Valley high school in 1993, I followed her and
have lived in Fredericton ever since.
In 1997, I graduated from NBCC - Woodstock campus with my diploma in Communications
- Print Journalism, graduating with highest academic standings. In 1999,
I graduated from St. Thomas University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts
in Journalism. My long-term educational goals are to someday complete
a Master in Public Relations.
At 28-year-old, I enjoy a full-time career in the communications field.
I volunteer with organizations such as the New Brunswick Association for
Community Living, Literacy New Brunswick Inc., the New Brunswick Easter
Seals March the Trail of Dimes, Meals on Wheels Fredericton, and the Canadian Mental Health Association.
I am also the Fredericton representative on the Canadian Council for Self-Esteem.
On
July 14, 2001, I married my husband, Jason, and became Natalie Anderson.
We own a mini-home, which we share with our two cats, Zach and Enigma,
and our dog, Tess.
My hobbies include fishing, four-wheeling, camping, canoeing, reading,
writing, down-hill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snow shoeing,
and spending time with friends and family.
On March 21, 2003, I was "crowned with a mission…to serve" by being
selected to represent the City of Fredericton in the Mrs. Canada International
pageant, scheduled to take place June 19th-22nd, 2003 in London, Ontario.
I have
received an official crown and Mrs. Fredericton sash to represent the
city in the National Pageant as well as to promote my platform throughout my
community for one year while I hold my city title.
I decided to vie for the title of Mrs. Fredericton and the opportunity
to compete for the Mrs. Canada crown as a way to focus my community involvement
and promote a platform that is close to my heart: self-esteem.
One
of the most important aspects of the Mrs. Canada International pageant
is the contestant's platform. Each contestant is given the opportunity
to select a platform of her choice that she will promote for one year
while she holds her city title. Contestants use their city titles to create
awareness and support, raise funds, or gain media attention for their
platform. The winner of the coveted Mrs. Canada crown will be able to
use her national title to achieve greater exposure for her cause.
Mrs. Canada International delegates, much like myself, are busy across
the country making appearances and serving their communities. City title
holders have been "Crowned with a Mission...to Serve" their communities.
Countless hours are being spent with charitable organizations, fundraisers,
nursing homes, hospitals and daycares, visiting, encouraging and making
a difference in the lives of others.
Being crowned Mrs. Fredericton International 2003 is opening many doors
and opportunities for me to promote and speak on my platform "Self-Esteem:
What the mind can believe, the mind can achieve!" Throughout the next
year, I will continue to strive to reach my platform goal of creating
a self-esteem awareness campaign in our community. And, if honored with
the Mrs. Canada International 2003 crown, I will use the title to create
national exposure towards the awareness of self-esteem.
Pageants, such as the Mrs. Canada International, provide an opportunity
for women to enrich their lives through building self-esteem, communication
and interview skills, friendships, and physical fitness. Women can gain
greater self confidence, improve themselves as individuals, and make an
impact in their community.
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