Colleen grew up in an entrepreneurial family in New Glasgow. She attended Bishop’s University in Quebec, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Colleen has experience in economic development and working with small businesses, having worked at both Pictou Regional Development Commission and CBDC NOBL.  She appreciates the important impact local businesses have in their communities and worked at her parent’s small business for several years prior to becoming a co-owner of the company. Following the successful sale of the business, Colleen joined the Pictou County Partnership. She looks forward to contributing to Pictou County’s growth and prosperity in her role at the Partnership.