Experience your future

Barry O’Riordan

manager

Barry graduated with a Master of Arts in economics from the National University of Ireland and, having lived in the Cowichan valley since 2016, began in the role of Manager with Economic Development Cowichan (Cowichan Valley Regional District) in 2019. Barry has a broad base of experience in local government, industry, and non-profit sectors. Barry is passionate about implementing economic development initiatives to respond to and shape the landscape of the Cowichan Valley in a way that promotes healthy and sustainable economic development for current and future generations. Barry is responsible for the implementation of the Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) Strategic Plan, which includes sector development in Tech, Film, and Agriculture.

Email Barry
250.709.1119

Judy Mills

administrative coordinator

Judy has been managing the administrative needs of Economic Development Cowichan for the past 15 years. As a first point of contact at Economic Development Cowichan, Judy helps connect residents, newcomers and business people with local government and community service organizations.

Email Judy
250.746.7880 extension 2

Brittany Taylor

economic development analyst

Brittany comes to EDC with a background in tourism destination development, stakeholder relations, and marketing. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Guelph and a Diploma in Tourism Management from Humber College in Ontario. After spending several years promoting destinations in Atlantic Canada, she moved west and settled in the Cowichan Valley in 2016. In her role, Brittany has a broad range of responsibilities including research and analysis, project coordination, stakeholder relations, event management, marketing, and public relations.

Email Brittany
250.510.0958

Nicole Rallis

special projects assistant

Nicole is an interdisciplinary researcher, storyteller and grant writer. She obtained a Master of Arts in political science from McMaster University and is a PhD candidate in curriculum studies and art education at The University of British Columbia. She joins EDC with over eight years of experience working for universities in British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. A resident of the Cowichan Valley since 2020, she is passionate about contributing to sustainable economic development in the region. As special projects assistant, Nicole provides support on the implementation of identified priority actions and engages businesses and organizations in EDC initiatives.

Email Nicole
250.252.6579