Originally from St. John's Newfoundland, Canada, Nancy has worked all over the world – including stints in The Netherlands, Toronto and Sydney, Australia. With an extensive background in the tourism industry, she specializes in strategic planning, destination development, stakeholder engagement, business development and marketing strategy.

Nancy is very active in the tourism industry and in the Richmond community – and is the current Chair of the BC Destination Marketing Association (BCDMOA), on the executive of the Canadian Destinations Leadership Council (CDLC), a director on the board of go2HR, a director on the board of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Tourism Emergency Management Committee, a member of the fundraising group for the Richmond Cares Richmond Gives Foundation, a part of the External Review Panel for BCIT's marketing program, and a former chair of the KPU President's Advisory Council for its Richmond Campus. She is also a member of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Regional and Civic Affairs committee.

She is passionate about all things Richmond and loves its diversity of food, the biking trails, culture, and
shopping.