Brenda Reid-Kuecks

Brenda Reid-Kuecks is a community development practitioner who is honoured today for her contributions to rural communities of coastal Vancouver Island. Brenda has brokered one of the most innovative forest management projects in the province and has forged trusting relationships in all sectors of the fishing industry. Her strength is her ability to bring together diverse stakeholders to develop sustainable business initiatives within the tourism, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry sectors. Known for her mediator’s ear and mother’s heart, Brenda has the patience and grace to put her talent to use to make the communities where she lives and works better places.