Our Staff

President

Brigid Reynolds is a settler of immigrant parents grateful to be living on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the Stz’uminus, Quw’utsun, and Semiahmoo First Nations.

Brigid started her own consulting company, Compass Rose Planning Services, in 2021 after more than twenty years of working as a professional planner in smaller communities on Vancouver Island and Whidbey Island, Washington. Her interest in social justice and community planning started when she worked as a welfare and tenants’ rights advocate in Vancouver’s downtown eastside neighbourhood in the early 90’s.

One of her greatest achievements was as a founding member and co-chair of the Cowichan Housing Association (CHA). She’s glad to be taking an active role with the Cowichan Green Community’s team and fulfilling the organization’s mission.

Brigid grew up in the Maritimes and has lived on the west coast most of her adult life. This has fostered an enduring relationship with the ‘salt chuck’. In her spare time, you will find her sailing somewhere around the Salish Sea.

Director

Vivianne feels like a relative newcomer in the Cowichan Valley having lived here just over 10 years. During her long career in the food industry, she has witnessed untold food waste. As a new member to the board of Cowichan Green Community she is grateful to belong to this community where it's possible to see the results of the energy and commitment towards food security and food management that she finds in this organization. The goals of trying to meet the needs of those who could go hungry and effective use of our bounty are dear to her heart.

Director

Talitha brings a blend of financial expertise, community leadership, and a deep love for the Cowichan Valley. A CPA with 25 years in local government finance, she has contributed her skills to several nonprofit board, including the Cowichan United Way, Cowichan Women Against Violence Society, and the Government Finance Officers Association. As a home gardener and advocate for local food security, she believes in the power of teaching people to grow their own food. Joining the CGC Board allows her to support the community she cares so deeply about.

Co-Executive Director

Kortnee was born in Duncan and grew up in Northern BC. She spent most of her adult life in Calgary AB and relocated back to Duncan in 2012. Kortnee spent the last 17 years in the financial industry, working in many positions. She worked her way into senior level positions in which she spent her last 6 years. Kortnee joined Cowichan Green Community in April 2024. It is a deep passion of hers to work with and give back the community. Cowichan Green Community's mission and values align closely with Kortnee's own personal passions and she is very grateful to be a part of such an amazing organization.

Co-Executive Director

Born and raised in the Vancouver area, Adrian has recently moved to Vancouver Island with his family after 20 years living in the interior of British Columbia. Adrian brings over 30 years executive management, marketing, fundraising and workforce experience. From running his own business consulting company to working with and for Fortune 100 companies in demanding global markets, Adrian's passion for marketing, community investment and growing relationships makes him a perfect addition to Cowichan Green Community's leadership team.

Program Manager

Born and mostly raised in Ontario, Alyssa moved out to beautiful British Columbia in 2008, and has been working at CGC since 2010! With her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care, Alyssa’s passions lie in working with children, youth, and families to create an inclusive, safe, and vibrant community celebrating the gifts and strengths of all people. On the side, she thoroughly enjoys playing music, creating art, and taking in the beauty of Vancouver Island by going on mini adventures and hikes.

Program Manager, Cob Oven

Farming continues to be Carol's passion, having grown up on a mixed farm in Alberta. Success in growing food and preserving the harvest comes from many years of hard work and practice so naturally working at Cowichan Green Community is the perfect fit, helping to grow food for others. When not at work she enjoys working on her home renovations, outdoor activities, hiking, paddle boarding, and spending time with her family.

Program Assistant, Cob Oven

Starting at the KinPark Youth Urban Farm in 2024, James is now an integral part of the Cob Oven Youth Program! James was born and raised in the Cowichan Valley and is a graduate from Vancouver Island University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Sociology and minoring in History. James hopes to help improve food security in the Cowichan Valley and ensure that more people have access to fresh food.

Program Coordinator, Meals on Wheels

With a background in Environmental Science and a love of nature and community, Amy joined Cowichan Green Community as a project coordinator for the Cultivate Cowichan team. Amy is now the program coordinator for Meals on Wheels, and is thrilled to support you and your loved ones with hot nourishing meals.