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The Team

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Director

Tommaso Biasiolo (he, him)

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.

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Director

Breanne Kemp

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.

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Director

Jenny Hartwick

Coming Soon!

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Director

Anuschka Steigemann

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.

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Director

Romina Windell

Coming Soon!

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Tourism Coordinator

Suzanne Fletcher

Coming Soon!

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Tourism Admin Coordinator

Genevieve Cruz

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. 

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Cortes Community Economic Development Association [CCEDA] is dedicated to the long term wellbeing of Cortes Island and those who live here. Through community economic development [CED] we support the growth of diverse, sustainable, and fulfilling livelihoods and enterprises.

Cortes Island is part of the traditional territory of the Klahoose, Tia'amin, and Homalco Nations.
We acknowledge this prior ownership and stewardship and strive to support economic reconciliation and justice for First Nations peoples.

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