Tommaso, is a passionate individual dedicated to collaboration, innovation, and community development. With a keen interest in the circular economy and sustainable tourism.
He is deeply committed to personal development, which fuels his enthusiasm for improving himself and those around me.

At the heart of his work, Tommaso strive to create meaningful connections and drive impactful change.

Breanne Kemp has a background in Environmental Sciences and a passion for the natural world. She brings a diverse skill set and perspective, having worked in hospitality, on Parliament Hill and for several lobbyist organizations during her 15-year career in Ottawa, before moving to Cortes in 2022.

Tammy Collingwood is a Cortes Island based small business owner with a background in holistic medicine and equity driven social work.

She’s passionate about community economic development and promoting sustainable local systems.

Her interests include supporting arts and makers, food and medicine growing and sustainable tourism.

Coming Soon!

Anuschka Steigemann is an entrepreneur with experience founding and operating several successful businesses. She brings skills in startups, social media, and client-focused strategies, along with a passion for supporting small business growth. Raised on Cortes Island, she is committed to helping local entrepreneurs build sustainable and thriving ventures.

Spencer is a tourism professional and former world traveller who has called Cortes Island “home” for the last several years. He has a background in languages and a love for the written word. He is eager to help out with community-led and research-based initiatives to foster improvements for residents and visitors alike.

Genevieve is a Filipino-Canadian who first encountered Cortes and all its magic in 2019, when she visited dear friends who grew up on the island. Her passion is community based project management. She enjoys being outside, reading, and any and all ocean based activities.