Miriam enjoys working and volunteering locally in roles that contribute to the community. As CEO of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce, she brings a passion for small local businesses and extensive experience in administration, event planning, marketing, and networking to the role. Miriam joined MRCC in February 2023 to help ensure its incredible legacy of service and business excellence continues for many years to come. Since then, she has achieved the Accredited Chamber Professional (ACP) designation from the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC). This recognition represents her commitment to the pursuit of professional excellence, lifelong learning, and serving our business community to the best of her ability.

Miriam also volunteers as Vice President of Wonder Women Society, an organization providing scholarships to women of all ages, as well as grants to organizations in BC supporting women in need. She is also dedicated to serving on the Boards of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce Executives of BC and the Abbotsford Hospice Foundation, and she regularly volunteers with Hope Central. She has been happily married for more than 27 years and is a mother to one adult son, of whom she is very proud.