Gabi Tremblay

Gabi Tremblay is passionate about building safe, inclusive, and thriving public spaces - and has the experience to deliver. From frontline emergency response as a Vancouver outdoor lifeguard and outreach worker in the Downtown Eastside, to shaping community-led solutions as a social planner, she brings a grounded understanding of how parks and community spaces serve people at every stage of life.

Gabi spent seven seasons as an outdoor lifeguard, developing strong expertise in public safety, prevention, and team leadership. From open water to recreation facilities, she understands how parks, beaches, and community centres keep people safe, active, and connected.

Through her work with the City of Vancouver’s Homelessness Services Outreach Team, Gabi supported people navigating barriers related to homelessness, poverty, mental health, and substance use. This experience has shown her the critical role community centre programming and social services play in building connection, dignity, and opportunity. She later advanced into a social planner role with the City, leading a pilot project focused on reducing stigma and supporting neighbourhood-led solutions - experiences that continue to shape her approach to people-centered public spaces.

Gabi holds a Master’s in Community and Regional Planning from the University of British Columbia. She brings a strong understanding of land use policy, governance, and community engagement, alongside experience as an investment analyst, where she assesses financial statements and helps advance investments in affordable housing and regenerative agriculture.

A lifelong athlete who has played across Vancouver’s fields and beaches, Gabi is committed to expanding access to recreation for youth and seniors, restoring urban biodiversity, and ensuring parks feel safe and welcoming to everyone. You can find her training for an open water swim race, spending time with friends at Jonathan Rogers Park, or reading a book at Spanish Banks East while keeping an eye on the water.