We’re delighted to announce that Michelle Richards will take on the Regional Physical Activity Consultant (RPAC) role for the Cape Breton region. Michelle will be responsible for supporting and leading projects related to the Let’s Get Moving strategy in the region, contributing to a culture of movement and improving population levels of physical activity.
Michelle comes to RNS/CCTH with extensive experience in recreation at the community, municipal, provincial, and national levels. She has a passion for getting people of all ages active for life in all four seasons and a deep understanding of building collaborative relationships and networks.
Michelle’s vast and varied experience in the field includes working with Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia as the Cape Breton Ski Ambassador, running summer surf programs with the Municipality of the County of Richmond, and serving on the boards of Hike Nova Scotia and the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia.
We look forward to welcoming Michelle to the team. She will start on Thursday, October 3rd, and can be reached at
Welcome Michelle!