Born and raised in Vernon, BC. An accountant by profession. A newcomer to politics who has stepped up to be the change she wants to see, even though she would rather be working with spreadsheets.

Blair Visscher is a teacher, wildfire researcher and community organizer who has lived and worked in Vernon and Lumby for more than a decade. Her work focuses on education, community resilience, public policy and improving how communities prepare for climate-related emergencies.