Melissa Lacroix

Background

About Melissa Lacroix

A desire to be a part of a locally-based and member-owned financial co-operative motivated Melissa to join Coastal Community. She believes credit unions make meaningful, impactful differences in people’s lives and their communities — inspiring her to add her talents to the credit union system. Melissa strives to be leader in her field as a health and safety consultant, promoting positive cultural changes to mentor, motivate and inspire others. She is the Regional Consultant for AgSafeBC, where she assists Vancouver Island agriculturalists and partners with industry to perform meaningful work that positively impacts members’ health and safety to support the success and sustainability of the agricultural sector. In addition, she the owner and operator in a health and safety consultancy and a previous Director for the Mid Island Consumer Services Co-operative. Melissa’s been able to build extensive experience in key areas like governance, funds allocation, member relations, cooperative business model, policy review and strategic planning. Her past Board work has also given Melissa many volunteer opportunities, including helping with family, community and scholarship events. A strategic thinker and skilled planner, Melissa looks forward to contributing her strengths to Coastal Community’s member-elected Board.