We cannot choose where we start in life but we can choose where we are heading.
Sherrie McDaid got involved in politics because she strongly believes that hard work should pay off and everyone should have the chance to make their lives better.
Both Sherrie’s dad and step-dad were in the Armed Forces, which resulted in many house moves, a lot of different comprehensive schools and a lot of change throughout Sherrie and her three younger siblings’ childhoods. For Sherrie, it also nurtured the importance of self-reliance, community spirit and immense pride in our country.
After completing an apprenticeship in hairdressing and leaving home at 17, Sherrie juggled work with evening college classes where she completed her GCSEs and A-Levels, then worked three part-time jobs to pay her way through University. Sherrie studied Mathematics, which led to a career in risk and compliance in an international bank. Here, Sherrie managed client portfolios and led various projects, including a mitigation project where Sherrie led a team of analysts fighting against human trafficking and money laundering; ensuring client due diligence, anti-money laundering policy and compliance was adhered.
Sherrie was honoured to be re-elected for a second term as a Borough Councillor in 2022 and is currently Mayor of Broxbourne. In these roles, Sherrie works hard to make a positive difference in the community, meeting, listening to and speaking up for people, sitting on a number of committees and being an active volunteer throughout the Borough.
Sherrie’s husband, Neil, is a secondary school teacher in East London. They both enjoy spending time outdoors on adventures with their two children and rascally dog, Caspian, who always ensures he doesn’t stay clean for too long!
Being in public office has the power to change and benefit lives massively. Sherrie is passionate about social mobility and determined to fight for everyone to have the opportunity to work and build successful lives and bright futures.
